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Century Law Group, LLPFounder
Edward O. Lear
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Edward O. Lear

4.0
9 reviews

5200 W. Century Boulevard, Suite 345, Los Angeles, CA 90045 + 3 locations

Business Disputes, Eminent Domain and Real Estate Law

About Edward O. Lear

Edward O. Lear is an accomplished attorney with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. A cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College in 1983, he earned his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law in 1987, where he participated in the Law Review and Moot Court Honors Program. Following law school, Mr. Lear began his career as a litigation associate at Thelen, Marrin, Johnson & Bridges before serving as a State Bar prosecutor in Los Angeles, where he successfully prosecuted California attorneys without losing a trial. In 2002, Mr. Lear founded Century Law Group, LLP, where he continues to focus on complex litigation and professional license defense. With over 150 cases tried, he is widely regarded for his trial expertise, frequently speaking at legal and real estate seminars and contributing articles on various legal topics. He has also been qualified as an expert witness in both state and federal courts.

In addition to his legal career, Mr. Lear has demonstrated a commitment to public service, serving as Commissioner for the City of Manhattan Beach from 2000 to 2008 and as Chairman of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District Bond Oversight Committee since 2008, overseeing over $60 million in bond allocations.

 

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Hired Attorney Edward O. Lear

I hired Edward Lear and I for one can tell you it was one of the best decisions of my life. Ed was professional and listened to my story and did everything in his power to help me through a very challenging and difficult time. Not only was he responsive and worked diligently to get me the results I was hoping for, but did it with heart and helped me through one of the most difficult times in my career. His professionalism and attention to detail, compassionate, and reliable team helped me navigate through my case. I am very fortunate to have had him on my team and I did my research and he was one of the only lawyers who listened to my story and did everything in his power to help protect me and my professional license. I will forever be grateful to him for protecting my career and would recommend him in a heartbeat.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Eminent Domain
  • Other 2
    • Business Disputes
    • Real Estate Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, California
    U.S. District Court Central District of California
    U.S. District Court Northern District of California
    U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Honors: Moot Court Honors Program; Law Review: UCLA Law Review, Member, 1986 – 1987
    Other Education
    Dartmouth College
    Class of 1983
    A.B.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1961
    New York, N.Y., February 26, 1961

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Founder at Century Law Group, LLP
4.0
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5200 W. Century Boulevard, Suite 345Los Angeles, CA 90045U.S.A.

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10100 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Suite DFair Oaks, CA 95628U.S.A.

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420 N McKinley Street, Suite 111, PMB 288 CA 92879Corona, CA 92879U.S.A.

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3639 Midway Drive, Suite BSan Diego, CA 92110U.S.A.

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Fair Oaks, CA

10100 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Suite DFair Oaks, CA 95628U.S.A.

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Corona, CA

420 N McKinley Street, Suite 111, PMB 288 CA 92879Corona, CA 92879U.S.A.

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3639 Midway Drive, Suite BSan Diego, CA 92110U.S.A.

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    Edward O. Lear is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California and United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
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    Edward O. Lear speaks Spanish.
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