Atty. Phillip Wm. Lear
Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Alpha Theta. Author: Representative Articles: "Utah Oil & Gas Conservation Law and Practice," Utah L.
Mining Law & More Attorney · Serving Salt Lake City, UT · 51+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Phillip Wm. Lear
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip Wm. Lear handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salt Lake City.
Real Estate Law in Salt Lake City
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Environmental Law in Salt Lake City
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Government & Administrative Law in Salt Lake City
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Appellate Practice in Salt Lake City
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Energy & Utilities Law in Salt Lake City
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Salt Lake City
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 venue, 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.
Salt Lake City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salt Lake City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Salt Lake City Choose Phillip Wm. Lear
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Phillip Wm. Lear's practice in the field of real estate, environmental, government, appellate, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Phillip Wm. Lear brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming, Phillip Wm. Lear can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, environmental, and government, Phillip Wm. Lear can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City-based practice means Phillip Wm. Lear attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Phillip Wm. Lear Handles in Salt Lake City
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