Atty. Edward O. Lear
Edward O. Lear is an accomplished attorney with a distinguished career spanning over three decades.
Profile Summary
About Edward O. Lear at a glance
Edward O. Lear is a Founder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Century Law Group Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D. Honors, 1987) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1983). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Edward O. Lear's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward O. Lear handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Edward O. Lear is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Edward O. Lear is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Edward O. Lear is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Los Angeles or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Edward O. Lear
Where is Edward O. Lear's law office located?
What practice areas does Edward O. Lear handle?
How long has Edward O. Lear practiced law?
Where did Edward O. Lear go to law school?
How can I contact Edward O. Lear for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Reviews
No reviews yet.