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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

Federal Guidelines on Eminent Domain

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Eminent Domain
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Last Modified on Nov 01, 2024

Eminent domain is the practice whereby federal or state governments have the power to initiate a taking of a person’s real property for the benefit of the public good. The concept of eminent domain as it is recognized today is...

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Facts You Need About The Eminent Domain Process And Public Use in California

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Eminent Domain
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Last Modified on Nov 01, 2024

If your residential or business property is in danger of being taken by government’s powers of eminent domain, you can count on Century Law Group, LLP’s attorneys to protect your rights — and your investment in your real estate holdings. For...

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The Elements of Professional Negligence in California

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Professional Licensing
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Last Modified on Nov 01, 2024

Professional malpractice may be one of the most commonly misunderstood concepts in California law. Most Californians are familiar with the concept of negligence, that is, the failure to use due care in carrying out a duty owed to another person....

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California State Bar Attorney Misconduct Claims Process

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Professional Licensing
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Last Modified on Nov 01, 2024

Most, if not all, attorneys worked hard to obtain their bar card. A complaint to the state bar in California can threaten all of that. For that reason, attorneys facing an ethics complaint against them should be familiar with the...

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How Do Attorneys Lose Their Licenses in California?

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Professional Licensing
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Last Modified on Nov 01, 2024

As an attorney, you are legally and morally obligated to adhere to certain rules when representing clients and in your everyday life. Violating the American Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct may result in a suspension of your license to practice or...

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Can I lose my professional license because of a DUI arrest?

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Professional Licensing
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Last Modified on Jan 30, 2025

When you are pulled over for a DUI in California, you can feel scared and worried about what is to come. If you have an occupation where you have a professional license, the situation can feel even more dire. Are...

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