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Edward O Lear

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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed for 33 years
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About Edward

Practice areas

Real estateBusinessEthics and professional responsibility
  1. Ethics and professional responsibility: 35%

    At Century Law Group we are attorneys helping attorneys understand the complex area of legal ethics in their own practices. The Rules of Professional Conduct and the State Bar Act provide guidelines for proper behavior and ethical practice management, but these rules are frequently changing and can be difficult to understand for lawyers who do not deal with them on a regular basis.

    27 years

  2. Business: 35%

    As a business litigation specialist, Attorney Edward Lear represents partnerships, corporations, sole proprietorships, joint ventures, and limited liability companies in shareholder disputes, contract disputes and collections disputes. Our team of Ivy-League attorneys at Century Law Group represents our clients through every stage of business, from consultations on formation questions to aggressive litigation.

    31 years

  3. Real estate: 30%

    Our attorneys represent individuals and businesses in both residential and commercial real estate matters. We advise our clients in real estate transactions, negotiate the terms of these transactions, prepare lease agreements, and represent clients in litigation if and when disputes arise.

    31 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

5200 W Century Blvd #345
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5200 W Century Blvd #345
Los Angeles, CA, 90045

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive198710/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers5
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Voted InducteeAmerican Board of Trial Advocates2014
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Founding PartnerCentury Law Group LLP2001 - Present
Co-founding PartnerGerry & Lear LLP1994 - 2001
Prosecutor in the Office of TrialsState Bar Of California1992 - 1994
AssociateHancock Rothert & Bunshoft1989 - 1992
AssociateThelen Marrin Johnson & Bridges1987 - 1992
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesAttorney Member2013 - Present
Association of Discipline Defense CounselFounding Member2008 - Present
International Right of Way AssociationMember2005 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesAttorney Member1995 - 2005
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
CAALA AdvocateLegal Malpractice2002
Los Angeles LawyerGoing Through Withdrawal1998
Barrister MagazineClient Trust Accounting1997
Los Angeles LawyerThe Attorney-Client Relationship1996
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Dartmouth CollundergraduateN/A
UCLA SOLlawN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Association MeetingLegal Ethics2014
Association MeetingLegal Ethics in the Courtroom2014
Association MeetingREEL Ethics2014
Inn of Court MeetingReel Ethics2013
Association MeetingLegal Ethics of Social Media2011
California Association of Realtors Annual ConventionHow to Prevent Fraud in Real Estate2011
Association MeetingLegal Misconduct on the Big Screen2009
MCLE programLegal Ethics2008
MCLE programMisconduct and Ethics2008
MCLE programLegal Ethics2007
Inn of Court MCLE programEthical Dilemmas for the Litigator2004
LACBA MCLE eventABC's of Ethics for Newer Attorneys1998
MCLE programLegal EthicsN/A
CLE Eminent Domain Annual ConferenceIssue in Eminent DomainN/A

Reviews

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Pure Greatness

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I sought Mr. Lear's advice on moral character issues I was having before the bar. His candid, honest, and tough advice laid out the tools I needed to put my best foot before the Bar. Now I am a grateful and happy attorney.

Great Job

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I hired this attorney to defend a State Bar action against me. He is well respected by State Bar attorneys and did a great job.

Attorney

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I came to Mr. Lear with some ethics questions and was able to get thorough answers to them quickly and cost-effectively. I would highly recommend Mr. Lear based on his experience and his body of knowledge. Don’t bother shopping around, call him first.

Former Client

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I hired Mr. Lear to represent me regarding a disciplinary complaint made by a former client against me. The complaint was frivolous, however the State Bar was making me jump through many hoops and I was concerned. Mr. Lear was able to make a few phone calls to his former colleagues at the State Bar Prosecutor's office and get all of the allegations dropped. He did an outstanding job. If you are facing any type of licensing issues (State Bar or DRE) then I would definitely hire Mr. Lear.

Terrible attorney

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He left a death threat which I did not make in the letter. Allowed them to question if I was a player and generally did nothing for 5000.00. He's terrible at defending nurses who are accused of wrongdoing and thinks that if you know pushing potassium chloride faster than 10 meq an hour can result in death means you'd do it.
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Attorney endorsements

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Brandon Schantz, Business Attorney on Jan 20, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Mr. O Lear took the deposition of my client in a business dispute. He was thorough and well-prepared. Moreover, his professionalism was front and center and we managed to get through the deposition without incident. I only wish all opposing counsel were as civil. Top attorney.

Wilbur Barry, Business Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I was fortunate enough to work for Mr. Lear for a number of years. His expertise in business litigation, eminent domain, and professional licensing defense is second to none. I highly recommend his counsel!

Paul Molinaro, Real estate Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Max Alavi, Real estate Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.

Anthony Radogna, Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney on May 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Mitchell Regenstreif, Litigation Attorney on Dec 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Ed Lear and have been referring cases to him for over 15 years. All of the clients I have referred to Ed received the highest level of service and expressed great satisfaction with the representation. They also consistently remarked about Ed’s professionalism and determination to win. Ed gives 110% every day and the results are clear—he wins (or obtains very favorable settlements). I unequivocally endorse Ed Lear.

Gregory Trimarche, Litigation Attorney on Dec 4, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have been referring cases to Ed for over 15 years, and I do so because I know that my clients will always receive great results and the highest level of service from Ed. Results matter, and Ed's record of success is exceptional. He is smart, talented, and tenacious -- and these qualities, along with his deep experience and unsurpassed client commitment, equal a winning formula.

Zachary Wechsler, Administrative law Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ed and I have become friends because of our shared practice areas. I have referred clients to him when I am unable to take a case and without fail those clients are satisfied with his representation. Ed is honest, knowledgeable, and effective. I heartily endorse him.

Ahren Tiller, Business Attorney on Sep 26, 2012
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.