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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

Healthcare License Defense Violations – All You Need to Know

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Professional Licensing
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Last Modified on Mar 11, 2025

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...

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Most Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Legal Malpractice Claims

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Professional Licensing
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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...

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Common Reasons Nurses Lose Their Licenses in California

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Professional Licensing
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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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What Does a Professional License Defense Attorney Do in California?

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Professional Licensing
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Last Modified on Aug 19, 2025

If your career is on the line for any reason, you may need a local professional license defense lawyer with experience handling cases like yours. A threat to your professional license should be taken seriously. You might have unanswered questions,...

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California Eminent Domain Law

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Eminent Domain
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Last Modified on Apr 01, 2025

According to California eminent domain law (also referred to as condemnation), a governmental entity may only take your private property for public use. Governmental entity may include utilities, hospitals and universities that serve the public. If the legislature has enacted...

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Eminent Domain or Condemnation – An Overview

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Eminent Domain
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Last Modified on Nov 01, 2024

The U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment is the basis for the existence of the eminent domain concept and process. In a nutshell, eminent domain means that state governments have complete control over the property within their state borders. This encompasses private...

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