Lance Michael Sears

Lance Michael Sears, a Colorado native, has decades of legal expertise. He represents injured plaintiffs in complex personal injury and commercial cases.

Lance, a graduate with honors in English and History from the University of Colorado and its law school, began his legal career in the El Paso County District Attorney’s Office.

After four years as a prosecutor, he transitioned to private practice, concentrating on personal injury and complex civil litigation, including truck and car accidents, ski injuries, professional negligence, bicycle crashes, and commercial tort cases.

Lance’s legal skills and commitment to justice are well-known. They have made him a leader in Colorado’s legal community. As the youngest President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, he led the first update in 75 years to the Colorado Wrongful Death Act. It was a comprehensive rewrite of the Act. He has trained attorneys nationwide and lectured to over 40 state trial lawyer associations.

Lance is an AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. He has the highest AVVO rating of 10.0. Since the program started, he has been a Super Lawyer in Colorado. He is a former President of the Faculty of Federal Advocates for the U.S. District Court of Colorado. He currently serves on the Board of Governors for the International Society of Barristers.

Lance has a strong background in trial and appellate advocacy. He is known for his strategy in cases of catastrophic injuries and commercial disputes. His legal knowledge is vast. He leads legal organizations. His dedication to clients is unwavering. So, he is a valuable advocate for those seeking justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Sears & Associates, P.C.
• President, Faculty of Federal Advocates
• Board of Trustees, National College of Advocacy
• Member/Chair, Colorado State Judicial Qualification Commission
• Fellow, International Society of Barristers
• Member, Belli Society
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Board of Directors, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Western Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Colorado School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Colorado
  BA in History/English with Magna Cum Laude

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