GAYLE H.

GEAR
2229 Morris Avenue, Suite B Birmingham, Al 35203 35203 4994 Carrington Way Mt. Olive, AL

Telephone (205) 254-3995 - Facsimile (205) 254-3729 Email ghgear@bellsouth.net

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

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Litigation to secure mental health care on behalf of the severely mentally ill in the Alabama prison system. (1991-1999) Litigation to reduce jail overcrowding in the Jefferson County Jail (1998-2000) Litigation against the Alabama Beverage Control Board, Bibb County and the City of Brent. to enable all citizens to safely attend the annual Footwash Festival. (1993-1997.) Lodging human rights abuse claims with the Justice Department regarding privatization of probation. (2012 and ongoing). Defense of employee rights in state and federal courts (1993- current) LEGAL EDUCATION J.D. Cumberland School Of Law, Samford University (1988) Magna Cum Laude; Curia Honorius (1989) Phi Kappa Phi (1989) Judicial Clerkship (1988-1989) Judge Sam C. Pointer, Jr., Chief Judge United States District Court Northern District of Alabama GENERAL EDUCATION Ph.D. The University Of Connecticut - Educational Psychology Storrs, Connecticut M. Ed. Salisbury State College - Psychology Salisbury, Maryland B.S. Ed. California State University - Chemistry California, Pennsylvania Teaching the Talented Fellow (1972-1975) The University Of Connecticut Training program for leadership personnel concerned with the Education of gifted children from disadvantaged backgrounds.