Earl Robert Wallace

Earl Robert Wallace

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate

16520 Bake Pkwy Ste 280, Irvine, CA

About Earl

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 75%

Mr. Wallace represents landlords, property management companies, institutional and private lenders throughout the State of California in real estate litigation, from expedited unlawful detainer (eviction) actions to complex class action lawsuits.

30 years | 7,500 cases

75%
Real Estate 25%

Mr. Wallace represents landlords, property management companies, institutional and private lenders throughout the State of California in real estate litigation, from expedited unlawful detainer (eviction) actions to complex class action lawsuits.

30 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

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Location

Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP

16520 Bake Pkwy Ste 280, Irvine, CA, 92618

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Earl Robert Wallace's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by carl engstrom | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer I've ever worked with

I have spoken to a lot of lawyers in my lifetime, but none were as knowledgeable and professional as Mr. Wallace. My issue was very complex, dealing with a number of specific rental laws and Mr Wallace quickly walked me through the issues and helped me work out a favorable resolution. On my first c...all to him, he answered 8-10 questions off the bat, which really helped me figure things out. After a short meeting we developed a resolution plan and he wrote up a simple proposal for solving my issue. The opposition didn't know what hit them. Before calling Mr Wallace, I was ready to settle the case and take a huge beating, but after 2 letters and some negotiation, I ended up resolving the issue better than I had ever hoped. My advice to anyone looking for a good lawyer, give him a call and ask him a few questions...you will know as I do that he's the best Real-Estate Lawyer in the business. One more thing...I'm generally very skeptical when I deal with Lawyers billing practices. I was shocked at how reasonable the the fees were. Best experience ever with a lawyer.

Posted by Brenda | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney!!!

Earl Wallace represented me and my husband in a Personal Injury case. He went above and beyond and got us an amazing settlement. I highly recommend Earl Wallace!

Posted by Shelly | January 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

I highly recommend Earl Wallace and his firm, Ruzicka, Wallace & Coughlin. Everyone from the attorneys to their assistants has been nothing but professional, knowledgeable, and just awesome. Someone is always there to answer my calls and follow up with me on a regular basis. The attorney that work...ed on my case was such a pleasure to work with; he was energetic and very devoted to my case. I was more than pleased with the settlement my family received.

Posted by Michelle | January 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney

Earl assisted me in starting my business. He set up a California corporation and filed all required documents. He made the process very easy from start to finish. He is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. I highly recommend Earl.

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Earl Robert Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Cordova

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Earl Wallace since he first became an attorney and he is one of the best in his field. He truly understands eviction and property law. This area of law is intricate and often tedious. Earl Wallace and his staff execute the process efficiently and cost-effectively. I endorse Earl Wallace as a colleague and attorney to anyone in need of legal assistance in matters of eviction, property or landlord-tenant"

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Allyson Rudolph

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Earl Wallace is an extremely knowledgeable eviction and property law attorney. He strives to achieve the best results for his clients and understands the intricacies of landlord tenant law. He is exceptionally attentive to his clients’ needs and provides sound legal advice and implements remedies. He and his staff work vigorously and efficiently to attain the best possible results for their clients."

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Megan Beierle

Real estate lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked with Earl for over 10 years, and he is quite simply an excellent attorney. Earl is bright, efficient, effective, and extremely knowledgeable. On top of all of that, he is a pleasure to work with. I can't speak highly enough of him."

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Henry Kim

Real estate lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of working closely with Earl on a variety of civil matters . I was very impressed with Earl’s command of the law and especially his expertise in Real Property law. I found Earl’s knowledge of the law to be surpassed only by his outstanding work ethic and affable personality. I highly recommend Earl Wallace and his law firm. I am certain you will not be disappointed by acquiring his services."

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Allyson Rudolph

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

2017 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

America's Most Honored Professionals 2017 - Top 1%, America's Most Honored

2017

Top Lawyers in California - 2017, The Legal Network

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

America's Most Honored Professionals 2016 - Top 5%, American Registry

2015

BV Distringuished Attorney - 2015, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Litigation Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Distinguished Attorney - 2014, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

20th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

5th Anniversary BV Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Distinguished Attorney - 2012, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Distinguished Attorney - 2011, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Distinguished Attorney - 2010, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

Shining Star Award, REOMAC

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Managing Partner, Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP

1999 - 2006

Partner, Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP

1994 - 1998

Associate, Ruzicka, Snyder, MacSporran & Deveraux, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

National Apartment Association

Member

2012 - Present

California Apartment Association

Member

2011 - Present

U.S. REO Partners

Founding Member

1995 - Present

REOMAC

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Devitre v. MUFG Union Bank, N.A.

Judgment for Defendant

Wysard v. Wham-O Marketing

Judgment for Plaintiff

Bank of New York Mellon v. Inanoria

Judgment for Plaintiff

PNC National Association v. Palm Desert Greens Association, Inc

Case Settled Amicably

Ball v. Jeffrey Court

Judgment For Defendant

Lassle v. Union Bank

Judgment For Defendant

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Education

1994

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

U.S. REO Partners Webinar Legal Update 2017

2015

U.S. REO Partners Webinar

Legal Update 2016

2014

U.S. REO Partners Webinar

Effective Solutions to New Challenges in Post-Foreclosure Evictions

2014

Publications

2003

REOMAC Newsletter Foreclosure Trustee Not Liable For Canceling Foreclosure Sale And Returning The Highest Bidder’s Money With Interest After Discovering That Borrower And Lender Had Agreed To Postpone The Sale

2001

REOMAC Newsletter Sale of Property At Non-Judicial Foreclosure May Be Set Aside When Buyers Have Acted To Restrict Competition And Purchase Property For An Inadequate Price

2001

REOMAC Newsletter Who's Earthquake Insurance Is It Anyway?

Languages

English

Activity

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