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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

What Does a Professional License Defense Attorney Do in California?

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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,...

California Eminent Domain Law

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Last Modified on Jul 06, 2026

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...

Eminent Domain or Condemnation – An Overview

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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...

Federal Guidelines on 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...

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

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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...

The Elements of Professional Negligence in California

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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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