Edward O Lear

Edward O Lear

Century Law Group, LLP

Edward O Lear is a partner with Century Law Group, LLP with over 38 years of litigation experience and has tried over 300 cases, including over 50 jury trials. He specializes in all aspects of trial work with emphasis on real estate and business litigation, wildfire and personal injury litigation, and professional licensing defense. Mr. Lear serves as an arbitrator for the Los Angeles County Bar Association and has been qualified as an expert witness in state and federal courts. Most recently, Mr. Lear teamed up with Attorney Bryan Harrison and J. Paul Gignac to form dba Los Angeles Wildfire Law, an alliance of attorneys formed in direct response to the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Los Angeles Wildfire Law brings together experienced wildfire litigation attorneys who have been involved in the following fires: Eaton, Lahaina, Paradise, Woolsey, and Malibu. Most recently, Mr. Lear helped secure a cumulative $4 billion dollar settlement on behalf of Lahaina fire victims. He is a recognized speaker at legal seminars on professional responsibility and conduct, has published numerous articles, and has been qualified as an expert witness in state and federal courts. Mr. Lear earned his A.B. degree, cum laude from Dartmouth College and his J.D. degree from U.C.L.A. School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review and the Moot Court Honors Program. In 2014, Mr. Lear was inducted into ABOTA, an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society established to recognize attorneys who elevate the standards of integrity, honor, ethics, civility and courtesy in the legal profession. Through ABOTA, Mr. Lear is a faculty member of the Jack Daniels Trial School, which teaches trial skills to less-experienced attorneys. In 2021, Mr. Lear was appointed by the State Bar Board of Trustees to chair the Effectiveness Committee of the blue-ribbon Ad Hoc Commission on Discipline. Mr. Lear is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (2014-present), Faculty Member, Jack Daniels Trial School. (2014-present), Founding Member, Association of Discipline Defense Counsel (2009-present) and former President (2019, 2020) and the California State Bar Ad Hoc Commission on the Discipline System (2021-23) Chairman of Effectiveness Subcommittee; member of Fairness Subcommittee. He is admitted to practice in all of California state courts; the United States Court of Appeal (Ninth Circuit); and United States District Courts for the Central and Northern districts of California. Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (1994-present).

Edward O Lear's Courses

  • 2026 Litigation Summit

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    Litigation & Appeals

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
    Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
    Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
    Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
    New York CLE Approved 7 Total
    Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
    Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand
    6 Arkansas CLE
  • Workers' Compensation in California: Critical Essentials From Both Sides of the Aisle

    CA Specific

    Workers' Compensation

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
    SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand
  • Obtaining Evidence From Electronic Devices in California

    CA Specific

    Litigation & Appeals

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand
  • Auto Injury Cases: From Crash to Trial

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    Personal Injury & Negligence

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    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
    Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
    Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
    Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
    New York CLE Approved 7 Total
    Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
    Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
    Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
    Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
    Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
    North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
    New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
    Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
    NFPA Approved 0 Total
    Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand
    6 Arkansas CLE
  • California Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit

    CA Specific

    Litigation & Appeals

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand