Edward Lear - Lawyer in Los Angeles, CA

Edward O Lear

Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney at Los Angeles, CA

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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.
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33 years
Ethics and professional responsibility

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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.
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29 years
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.
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33 years

Licensed for 35 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 1987

Updated 11/30/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Edward O Lear

5200 W Century Blvd #345

Los Angeles, CA, 90045

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3.9 / 5.0

8 customer reviews

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Posted by Ben Herron | May 18, 2022

If I could give Edward 6 stars, I would

Edward Lear and his team at Century Law Group are the best in the business. He is smart, prepared, and confident. Reinstatement after disbarment is nearly impossible. However, fear not. Edward will guide you every step of the way with impeccable judgment and instincts. I would not have been reinstated to the practice of law without his guidance. I owe my career to Edward Lear.

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Posted by anonymous | July 7, 2015

Pure Greatness

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.

Posted by Charles | September 28, 2012

Great Job

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.

Posted by Jeff | September 26, 2012

Attorney

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.

Posted by Ahren | September 26, 2012

Former Client

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.

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Posted by Luz Eliana Phelps | February 9, 2022

Good Lawyer

I consider Mr. Lear a good lawyer in his area of expertise. He is knowledgeable and I have been impressed by the results he obtained in some published cases that prove the ability he has to mitigate the circumstances of his clients and obtain the less intrusive and damaging outcome, lowering the level of discipline that was initially intended for his client. I believe he is a good lawyer and it is worth to consult and have into consideration when making a decision for representation before the bar. I have referred him to some of my colleges that are in need of representation and they have been satisfied with the advice and guidance during their process before the State Bar.

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Posted by anonymous | February 9, 2022

If there was a rating less than one star, he would deserve it.

After hiring Mr. Lear for defending me in a State Bar action I can say it was the worst legal experience I have witnessed in 30 years of legal practice. I found Mr. Lear non-responsive to emails. He generally responded with as few words possible and did not communicate what his legal opinion was, or give advice. He did not know my case, even to the day of trial. He actually asked me to write part of an opening brief. And when I told him I had hired him for that, he wrote a brief that was not accurate. Finally, we went to trial and he was woefully unprepared. Result, we lost.

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Posted by Dawn | January 12, 2021

Terrible attorney

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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AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

Founding Partner
Century Law Group LLP
2001 - Present

Co-founding Partner
Gerry & Lear LLP
1994 - 2001

Prosecutor in the Office of Trials
State Bar Of California
1992 - 1994

Associate
Hancock Rothert & Bunshoft
1989 - 1992

Associate
Thelen Marrin Johnson & Bridges
1987 - 1992

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Education

Dartmouth Coll
undergraduate
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UCLA SOL
law
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Associations

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Attorney Member
2013 - Present

Association of Discipline Defense Counsel
Founding Member
2008 - Present

International Right of Way Association
Member
2005 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
N/A

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Attorney Member
1995 - 2005

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Voted Inductee
American Board of Trial Advocates
2014

Publications

CAALA Advocate
Legal Malpractice
2002

Los Angeles Lawyer
Going Through Withdrawal
1998

Barrister Magazine
Client Trust Accounting
1997

Los Angeles Lawyer
The Attorney-Client Relationship
1996

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Speaking Engagements

Association Meeting
Legal Ethics
2014

Association Meeting
Legal Ethics in the Courtroom
2014

Association Meeting
REEL Ethics
2014

Inn of Court Meeting
Reel Ethics
2013

Association Meeting
Legal Ethics of Social Media
2011

California Association of Realtors Annual Convention
How to Prevent Fraud in Real Estate
2011

Association Meeting
Legal Misconduct on the Big Screen
2009

MCLE program
Legal Ethics
2008

MCLE program
Misconduct and Ethics
2008

MCLE program
Legal Ethics
2007

Inn of Court MCLE program
Ethical Dilemmas for the Litigator
2004

LACBA MCLE event
ABC's of Ethics for Newer Attorneys
1998

MCLE program
Legal Ethics
N/A

CLE Eminent Domain Annual Conference
Issue in Eminent Domain
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Attorney endorsements

Received (9)

Given (2)

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Brandon Schantz

Business Attorney | Jan 20
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 | Feb 26
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 | Sep 15
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Max Alavi

Real estate Attorney | Jun 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Anthony Radogna

Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Mitchell Regenstreif

Litigation Attorney | Dec 07
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 | Dec 04
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 | Oct 16
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."