Atty. Brian Shear

Atty. Brian Shear

Mr. Shear has practiced as a business litigator in federal and state courts in CA and throughout the US for over 30 years.

Pasadena Pasadena 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Shear at a glance

Brian Shear is a Senior Associate Attorney based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Todd B Becker. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1986) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Centra (1986). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1986) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1983). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Shear has practiced as a business litigator in federal and state courts in CA and throughout the US for over 30 years
  • His practice encompasses complex business litigation in the areas of insurance coverage, professional malpractice, employment, real estate, securities, corporate governance and aviation
  • Mr. Shear attended UCLA, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree
  • He studied law at Oxford University in England and obtained his Juris Doctor from the Pepperdine University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude and received American Jurisprudence Awards for Evidence and Corporations

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Shear's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Shear handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pasadena are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Shear

Where is Brian Shear's law office located?
Brian Shear's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. The firm is Law Offices Of Todd B Becker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Shear handle?
Brian Shear focuses on employment, business, real estate, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian Shear practiced law?
Brian Shear has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Brian Shear go to law school?
Brian Shear earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Brian Shear for a consultation?
You can contact Brian Shear directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1986
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Centra
Admitted: 1986

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