$ 250-400 per hour
Earl R. Wallace is the managing partner of Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP. Mr. Wallace obtained his bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 1989 and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Loyola Law School in 1994.
Mr. Wallace represents landlords, property management companies, banks, financial institutions, developers, and investors in all manner of real estate transactions and litigation. Mr. Wallace is admitted to the United States District Court of California (Southern, Central, and Northern Districts) and to the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Wallace also holds a California Real Estate Broker License. Mr. Wallace is a founding member of U.S. REO Partners and has served as general counsel to the REO Managers Association of California (REOMAC).
Mr. Wallace practices before all California state and federal courts, both at the trial level and appellate level. Mr. Wallace also represents clients before state and federal administrative agencies. In addition, Mr. Wallace assists clients through training and counseling, drafting documents, advising on changes of law, and resolving disputes through negotiated settlement, mediation, and arbitration.
Mr. Wallace is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell. The AV Preeminent® rating is the highest possible rating given to a lawyer and is established on a peer-review basis. To qualify as AV Preeminent®, a lawyer’s expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence must be rated at the highest level by lawyers and members of the judiciary.
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30 years | 7,500 cases
30 years | 500 cases
$ 250-400 per hour
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Acquired: 1994
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16520 Bake Pkwy Ste 280, Irvine, CA, 92618
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Posted by carl engstrom | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Brenda | April 13, 2016 | Hired 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
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...
Posted by Michelle | January 3, 2016 | Hired 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.
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2012 - Present
National Apartment AssociationMember
2012 - Present
California Apartment AssociationMember
2011 - Present
U.S. REO PartnersFounding Member
1995 - Present
REOMACMember
Judgment for Defendant
Judgment for Plaintiff
Judgment for Plaintiff
Case Settled Amicably
Judgment For Defendant
Judgment For Defendant
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2015
Legal Update 2016
2015
2014
Effective Solutions to New Challenges in Post-Foreclosure Evictions
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