Because the law is not just about trials and courts but mainly about people and their sufferings, we are constantly interested in the moral and ethical aspects of each case we have to deal with.
Being people oriented has always been the foundation of our law office, and my team of assistants was trained to handle each case with integrity, honesty and a high level of compassion.
Sean M. Cleary: Legal Assistance Practice Areas
Sean Cleary, owner and President of The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary has helped numerous victims who have suffered injuries due to someone's negligence hold the responsible parties liable by compelling them to provide substantial compensation. His entire working philosophy resides on having an open and flexible communication process with every client or party involved in a case.
Sean Cleary's legal acumen and professional savviness have always brought him success in winning many cases in court and establishing connections with the key leading people and experts from different areas related to his legal activity. His demeanor and ambition brought him, and his law office deserved positive reputation and trust.
Sean M. Cleary: Education & Achievements
Bar Admissions
All Florida State Courts, 1998
- United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1999
- United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1999
- United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2011
Education
University of Miami School of Law - Juris Doctor, 1998
- Graduate Cum Laude
- Member and Officer of Moot Court Board
- Member of International Moot Court Board
- Member of National Moot Court Team
- Member of Phi Delta Phi Honor Society
- Business Law Journal
Education
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, 1993
- Pre-Professional Studies Major
- Dean's List
Sean Cleary began his legal career handling complex commercial litigation cases at the Miami office of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, LLP, then went on working for Colson Hicks Eidson, where he tried numerous cases and obtained numerous multi-million dollar results for clients.
Memberships & Affiliations
We are proud to have been recognized by professional associations both in Florida, as well as nationwide for the work that we do for our clients. Besides Bar certification, there are various other professional certifying organizations and admission to these associations that demonstrate our experience and knowledge.
Best Lawyers »
Read moreSean and The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary have been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers directory. Best Lawyers is the original, most respected publication in the legal profession, based entirely on a peer review process. A listing in Best Lawyers is regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a distinguished honor, bestowed on a lawyer by peers.
Clients can find in the Best Lawyers directory the best legal talent worldwide. Best Lawyers believes that the best lawyers recognize who the best lawyers are. Thus, their listings in the directory are based purely on the honest evaluations received from attorneys already highlighted in their publication in the same practice areas and geographic regions.
Sean M. Cleary has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America for 2017 and then in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Sean has been awarded in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiff.
Check out some of Sean's articles on Best Lawyers:
Dade County Bar Association »
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Incorporated in 1920 Dade County Bar is dedicated to enhancing attorney's professionalism is to serve the lawyers of Dade County.
Personal injury lawyer Sean M. Cleary is a highly regarded member of the legal community of Dade County. He has served as Treasurer of the Dade County Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section.
In February 2009 he did a judicial profile on Judge Ellen Leesfield. See below:
The Florida Bar »
Read moreThe Florida Bar is the third biggest bar organization in the United States. The organization's duties involve the regulation and discipline of Florida lawyers.
The Florida Bar has over 93,000 members. Personal injury lawyer Sean M. Cleary is a member of the Florida Bar.
See Sean M. Cleary's membership page here.
Million Dollar Advocates Certifications »
Read moreSean Cleary is a civil trial attorney specialized in defective products litigation, personal injury, maritime injury, and commercial litigation. See membership here.
As recognition of his excellence in advocacy, in March 2013 Sean Cleary has been certified as a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Million Dollar Advocates Certificate
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Certificate
Press Release of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum Regarding Sean Cleary's Membership
Florida Legal Elite »
Read moreFlorida's Legal Elite is chosen every year by peer voting, and Florida Trend Magazine announces it. This prestigious list consists of no more than 2% of Florida attorneys from different areas of practice.
Personal injury lawyer Sean M. Cleary of The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary was named one of Florida's top up-and-coming attorneys and was included on Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2006 list. Mr. Cleary was chosen as one of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite in 2012, 2013 and 2014 as well.
Super Lawyers »
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Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service. The rating phases include research, nominations of peers, and evaluations of peers. Each year Super Lawyers Magazine features the list of selected attorneys. To recognize top up-and-coming attorneys, Super Lawyers launched the Rising Star selection.
Sean M. Cleary's Achievements at Super Lawyers
- Florida Super Lawyers each year since 2009 till present
- Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2009, 2010 and 2011
Avvo »
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Avvo is a Q&A discussion forum where people can seek answers to their legal matters, free of charge. On Avvo's rating scale, developed since 2007, personal injury lawyer Sean M. Cleary has a rating of 10.0 - superb, making Mr. Cleary a Top Attorney in Florida in personal injury. See Sean's profile here.
Avvo's mission is to provide transparency as well as more information and better guidance for those seeking legal assistance.
Other Memberships & Legal Profiles
Attorneys are often honored and recognized for the contributions to law and society that have made significant positive impacts. The focus at The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary is first and foremost, providing nothing short of excellent legal representation and services to our clients in Miami, Florida, national and international clients as well.
Publications
- ATLA's Litigating Tort Cases, 6 Volume Series, Chapter 56 - Modern Products Liability (Co-Author), 2004
- Judicial Profile on Judge Leesfield
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