Brian Shear
About Brian Shear
Brian Shear is a lawyer based in Gainesville, FL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Brian Shear is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Gainesville, Florida
- Labor and Employment Law - Employee
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Donnelly + Gross
Education: Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D.
Location: Gainesville, FL
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