Century Law Group

At Century Law Group, attorneys Edward Lear and Paul Virgo provide representation for attorneys during disciplinary processes, including State Bar defense, admissions and reinstatement proceedings. With more than 47 years of combined experience, they understand the nuances of legal ethics and State Bar discipline and are committed to the success of our clients.

Our attorneys' individual backgrounds and qualifications

Mr. Lear is a 1983 graduate, cum laude, of Dartmouth College and a 1987 graduate of U.C.L.A. School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review and the Moot Court Honors Program. Mr. Lear joined Thelen, Marrin, Johnson & Bridges immediately after law school and worked for four years as a "big firm" litigation associate before becoming a Los Angeles-based State Bar prosecutor. For three years, Mr. Lear prosecuted California attorneys, never losing a trial, before co-founding Gerry & Lear in 1994. In 2002, Mr. Lear founded Century Law Group. He has tried over 100 cases, is a recognized speaker at legal seminars, has published numerous articles, and has been qualified as an expert witness in state and federal courts.

Paul J. Virgo

Paul Virgo is an attorney in Los Angeles where he is "of counsel" to the Century Law Group. He specializes in the defense of attorneys in regulatory and licensure proceedings and civil actions. He is an adjunct professor of law in professional responsibility at Concord Law School and the University of West Los Angeles. He is a frequent lecturer on legal ethics and professional responsibility before numerous organizations, associations, and committees. He also serves as an officer in California's Attorney Discipline Defense Counsel, as well as being a member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. Mr. Virgo retired from the State Bar of California after 25 years of service, the last 12 of which were as an Assistant Chief Trial Counsel in the Office of the Chief Trial Counsel.

Contact us at Century Law Group LLP by calling us at 310-642-6900 or toll free at 866-522-2642.