Edward O. Lear

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation

Edward O. Lear, a distinguished trial lawyer, holds the position of a partner at Century Law Group, LLP, situated in Los Angeles, California. Within this role, he advocates for both individuals and businesses across a broad spectrum of conflicts. Additionally, he extends his legal services to offer defense representation to professionals, such as attorneys, healthcare practitioners, real estate agents, and brokers, who are engaged in licensure proceedings. Mr. Lear is authorized to practice law in all California state courts and is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of California, along with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

The array of legal cases that Mr. Lear has been involved in encompasses instances of breached contracts, disputes among partners and shareholders, eminent domain procedures, and litigation within the real estate sector, encompassing matters related to agent and broker commissions. His adeptness at achieving favorable outcomes in numerous cases underscores his impressive track record. This, combined with his unwavering commitment to ethical standards, has led to him receiving a peer review rating of 10.0 “Superb” from Avvo. Mr. Lear is often invited to give talks on a range of subjects pertinent to his profession, including legal ethics. Notable groups he has addressed include the American Board of Trial Advocates and the California Association of Realtors.

Mr. Lear’s academic journey took him to Dartmouth College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in 1983. He continued his educational pursuits at UCLA School of Law, where he actively participated in the UCLA Law Review and engaged in the UCLA Moot Court Honors Program. This dedication culminated in the award of his Juris Doctor degree in 1987. Before establishing his current law firm in 2001, Mr. Lear held the position of deputy trial counsel at The State Bar of California. Among his affiliations, he is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.