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Edward O. Lear is the Founding Partner and Trial Attorney at Century Law Group LLP, representing clients across California in complex business disputes, eminent domain, real estate, wildfire litigation, personal injury, and professional license defense. With more than 38 years of trial experience, he is admitted to all California state courts, multiple federal courts, and the Ninth Circuit. A UCLA School of Law graduate and Dartmouth alumnus, Mr. Lear has earned recognition as a Super Lawyer since 2017 and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He practices from Los Angeles and Fair Oaks offices.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Edward O. Lear

Understanding Fair Market Value in Eminent Domain Cases in California

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Last Modified on Jul 07, 2026

Property owners can benefit from understanding fair market value in eminent domain cases in California when their land faces confiscation for governmental projects. The state or a local agency must offer just compensation, generally equivalent to fair market value, when...

Top Professional Responsibility Lawyers 2025

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2025

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How California Doctors Can Defend Their Professional License From Legal Threats 2025

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Last Modified on Aug 19, 2025

California physicians commit to delivering outstanding patient care, even through extensive work hours and significant professional stress. Nevertheless, even doctors with the highest dedication and skill still risk facing legal actions that might endanger their medical licenses. This requires knowledge...

Healthcare License Defense Violations – All You Need to Know

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Last Modified on Jul 07, 2026

A healthcare career can be jeopardized by alleged violations, threatening your professional license. Whether you're a nurse, physician, pharmacist, or any other licensed healthcare provider, it's important to understand the complexities and severity of healthcare license defense violations to protect...

Most Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Legal Malpractice Claims

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Last Modified on Jan 12, 2026

Legal malpractice happens if an attorney does not provide the expected standard of care within their profession, and it ultimately harms their client. While attorneys are highly trained professionals, they are still human and can make mistakes that may lead...

Common Reasons Nurses Lose Their Licenses in California

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Last Modified on Jan 29, 2025

As a nurse, your California nursing license might be your most valuable asset, and losing it can have serious consequences for your career and your life. If you’re facing an investigation or have received an accusation, understanding the process and...

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