Atty. Phillip Wm. Lear

Atty. Phillip Wm. Lear

Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Alpha Theta. Author: Representative Articles: "Utah Oil & Gas Conservation Law and Practice," Utah L.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (385) 508-4164 Book Appointment

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About Phillip Wm. Lear at a glance

Phillip Wm. Lear is a Partner based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Lear & Lear PLLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on real estate, environmental, government, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Utah (1975), Colorado (1991), Wyoming (1991), and U.S. Court of Claims U.S. District Court, District of Utah, U.S. District Court, District of Colorad (2006). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1975) and University of Utah (H.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Colorado Bar Association Utah State Bar Wyoming State Bar Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (President, 2002-2003) Utah Association of Professional Landmen (President, 1997-1998) American Association of Professional Landmen. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Phi Alpha Theta

Author

  • Representative Articles: "Utah Oil & Gas Conservation Law and Practice," Utah L. Rev. 89, 1998
  • "Exhaustion of Tribal Court Remedies: Rejecting Bright-Line Rules and Affirmative Action," 71 N.D.L
  • Rev. 275 (1995)
  • "Utah's Short Statutes of Limitation for Tax Titles: The Continuing Specter of Lyman v
  • National Mortgage Bond Corp. - A Need for Remedial Legislation," 1976 BYU L. Rev. 457
  • Registered Land Professional

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip Wm. Lear's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah 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 Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Phillip Wm. Lear

Where is Phillip Wm. Lear's law office located?
Phillip Wm. Lear's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Lear & Lear PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip Wm. Lear handle?
Phillip Wm. Lear focuses on real estate, environmental, government, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Phillip Wm. Lear practiced law?
Phillip Wm. Lear has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Phillip Wm. Lear go to law school?
Phillip Wm. Lear earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (H.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Phillip Wm. Lear for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Phillip Wm. Lear received?
Phillip Wm. Lear's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1975
H.B.A.
University of Utah
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1975
Colorado
Admitted: 1991
Wyoming
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Claims U.S. District Court, District of Utah, U.S. District Court, District of Colorad
Admitted: 2006

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