I contacted Wade Law Group for assistance with a small claims suit. I have worked with Brett and Dave McGraw, both have been dedicated, helpful, and have gone above and beyond to meet my expectations. Dave has provided effective legal advice and detailed explanations about the process as well as developed a plan for my hearing. Dave has gave me confidence in my abilities and quelled my anxiety. If I ever need representation or consultations again in the future, Wade Law Group will always be my first and only choice.
A leader, innovator and most importantly, a terrific lawyer. No one wants to need an attorney, but when you do need one, Amiel Wade is the one to call.
Amiel Wade specializes in civil litigation, conducting jury trials in complex cases and in helping individuals and businesses in every phase of their development. He has been practicing law for almost twenty-five years. He also has served as both a judge pro tem and an arbitrator for the Santa Clara County Superior Court, and has guest lectured at Stanford University.
Wade's law firm, Wade Law Group, helps individuals and business win lawsuits and court cases and focuses on the following areas of practice:
• Business litigation • Family law litigation • Probate litigation • Real estate litigation, and • Civil litigation appeals
Wade has received numerous honors as a top California attorney, including, but not limited to, the following:
2022 One of the best trial lawyers in America, by the National Institute of Trial Lawyers
2022 Civil litigation lawyer of the year” by The American Institute of Legal Professionals
2022 Top 100 attorney in the US, by Top 100 magazine
2022 Top Ten California attorney, by The National Academy of family law attorneys
2022 Top Probate law Firm, California, by Global Excellence Awards
2021 Top Business litigation law Firm, by New World Report
2021 Top Ten California attorney, by the National Academy of family law attorneys
2021 Top Attorney Premier Lawyers of America
Top 10 attorney by The American Institute of family law attorneys
Top civil litigation attorney, by The Legal Network
Top civil litigation attorney, by Lawyers of Distinction
Top litigation attorney, by America Lawyer Media
Top attorney by Lawyers of distinction
Wade has also received the prestigious Martindale Hubble Client Distinction award and client platinum award for receiving the requisite number of client reviews that average 4.8 or better on a scale from 1 to 5. Less than 4% of the 900,000+ attorneys listed on and have been awarded this Martindale-Hubbell honor of distinction.
Additionally, Wade has a “Superb "10” Avvo rating, the highest rating available from .
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Wade served as a San Jose Police Officer for four years. He is also a black belt in Karate.
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Stellar Service
I contacted Wade Law Group for assistance with a small claims suit. I have worked with Brett and Dave McGraw, both have been dedicated, helpful, and have gone above and beyond to meet my expectations. Dave has provided effective legal advice and detailed explanations about the process as well as developed a plan for my hearing. Dave has gave me confidence in my abilities and quelled my anxiety. If I ever need representation or consultations again in the future, Wade Law Group will always be my first and only choice.
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Posted by Dave | January 10, 2022
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Amiel Wade
A leader, innovator and most importantly, a terrific lawyer. No one wants to need an attorney, but when you do need one, Amiel Wade is the one to call.
Posted by Patricia Cent | June 27, 2021
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Superb Attorney
I hired Mr. Wade to expedite my divorce after being with an ill-prepared attorney for 1 1/2 years in which I didn't get past the discovery stage. I got quick results with Mr. Wade and my divorce was finalized after 4 months. His support staff quickly responded to all my emails and returned my calls. Mr. Wade is very experienced and knowledgeable and found an error in a filing by my ex-spouse's attorney and took immediate action on her behalf which saved me money and didn't prolong the divorce proceedings. He is involved in all the cases in his firm. Every Wednesday he conducts a meeting with his associate attorneys to consult and monitor their progress and provides them with his expert advice when necessary. Hopefully, I won't need Mr. Wade in the future but if I do, I would retain his services again because I was very pleased with his work and professionalism.
Patricia Cent
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Posted by Larry | May 23, 2020
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Business Partnership Dispute
I contacted the Wade Law Group in early 2020 for help in resolving an intractable business partnership dispute that had been ongoing since early 2017. After literally years of being stonewalled and taken advantage of by my now ex partners, Wade very professionally began collecting information to prepare a case and worked diligently to resolve my issues before ultimately filing litigation on my behalf. This was done efficiently and effectively and quickly lead to a very fair and reasonable settlement being reached over my dispute. Going forward, I would not hesitate to recommend the Wade Law Group to anyone in a similar situation and truly believe that they did an excellent job representing and defending my interests in what had up until contacting them seemed to be a completely unresolvable situation. Highly recommended.
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Posted by Robert | October 24, 2019
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Saved from Disaster
On a peaceful day on September 20, 2018, my doorbell rang and I was served with a 155 page, five-million-dollar Federal lawsuit involving allegations of fraud, money laundering and RICO/racketeering. I was shocked, stunned, deeply saddened, and didn’t know what to do. My peaceful world was being turned upside down by this most unexpected event. All of a sudden, without any type of warning and within 21 days, I had to find someone qualified to represent me.
Thankfully, as I tried to make sense of this catastrophe (and saying many prayers), I came across the Wade Law Group. I read the review of one his former clients, and decided to put my trust into contacting Amiel Wade and his team of legal assistants. As I explained the very strange and complicated situation of the lawsuit, I received support and assurances that they would do their best to assist me with legal representation.
Fortunately, 13 months later, after many anguishing days of uncertainty and numerous hours, days, weeks and months of arduous work, Attorney Wade and his team were able to have the lawsuit dismissed! With deepest and sincerest gratitude, I would offer my highest recommendation of the Wade Law Group to anyone who may find themselves in such an unfortunate legal situation.
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Posted by Vystar Corporation | October 10, 2019
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Complex Litigation Case
We have had multiple hearings, multiple motions in a very complex case. Amiel did everything he could for us and continues to do so. He is very competent and much less expensive than most other attornies. I would recommend him highly.
Posted by Trinh | June 19, 2019
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Manger
Mr Wade is very professional and his team is kind. I’m highly recommended. Very very thankful to Mr Wade for talking my case and working though to the end. I’m very Satisfied.
Posted by Marc | May 6, 2019
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Trust Litigation
My legal issue was fraud in the distribution in my parent’s trust/estate by the executor, my brother. Mr. Wade fully explained all the legalities, consequences and the procedures to rectify the situation. He possessed a thorough understanding of the law in this area. We endured two unsuccessful mediations, mainly because of the other side’s unwillingness to compromise in a settlement, thinking they had done nothing wrong.
When we did go to court, Mr. Wade produced such a thoroughly researched, evidential-based job of questioning my brother on the stand for 5 hours, that even my brother’s attorneys knew they had a huge problem and asked to settle at the end of the day.
We really felt and trusted Mr. Wade had our best interest in mind and was an ethical and principled litigator. We were pleased with the results.
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Posted by Joseph | January 9, 2019
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Professional, Hard Working, and Highly Recommemded
In 2018 I had a bogus restraining order filed against me. I had never been in this type of situation before, but Amiel Wade set my mind at ease and was a tremendous help as they walked me through the litigation process. Amiel Wade did an excellent job standing at my defense and made sure the charges were dropped. When someone is making serious false claims against you on this scale, it can be stressful, intimidating, and damaging on a variety of levels. Having responsible and professional support such as Wade Law Group makes all the difference. Highly recommended.
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Posted by Jim | February 14, 2018
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Great Attorney.
if I ever have the misfortune of being sued again Amiel Wade is the attorney that I will call first. Amiel put together a great case base on Facts with all the evidence to back up his arguments and received a judgment in our favor. Amiel is personable and will explain the case to you in a way that you can understand leaving you comfortable that he will represent you and your case thoroughly and professionally.
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Posted by Shannon | November 3, 2017
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A Quality Professional
I owe a great deal of thanks to Amiel Wade and his staff for the detailed work he has done in my very difficult divorce. He is a true go-getter…definitely what you want on your side when you walk into the courtroom. He is very knowledgeable and efficient, he has fantastic command of the courtroom, and his legal and professional guidance has been invaluable to me during this incredibly vulnerable period in my life. I honestly cannot thank him enough.
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Posted by Kelly | October 26, 2017
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Outstanding lawyer
Very professional, knowledgeable and efficient. My case was handled within the time frame we agreed on with the results I was promised. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2017
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Great Lawyer
Mr Wade assisted my father and I in a landlord/renter lawsuit and was very professional and it was a relief that he knew exactly what he was doing. I was happy with the outcome of the case. Would hire again for sure!
Posted by Carl H | September 28, 2017
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Family Law Move Away Trial
I am a father of two boys and Amiel represented me at trial against a motion to move them from Idaho back to California. I found Amiel from a google search: 'Trial Attorney San Jose.' On our first phone call three things stuck out immediately with me: Amiel's quick assessment of the case, his knowledge of the opposing counsel, and his history with litigating before our judge. The trial brief submitted was concise and focused on the main issues necessary to prevail. It included the right supporting evidence to make our case (not too much and not too little). At trial, Amiel did a superb job of asking the best questions during cross examination to bring out testimony in support of our position. Amiel's judgment on what to include, (and not include) was dead on. Our case prevailed and everything Amiel predicted (and we prepared for) came true within a very strict budget for the case. I cannot speak highly enough of Amiel, not just because our case prevailed, but because I had never met him and received the kind of representation one would expect from a referral and/or family.
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Posted by Carolyn | July 8, 2017
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Support modification
I used Amiel Wade for a child support modification. He was very informative and walked me through every step of the process. He made a very difficult situation seem easy. I would highly recommend the Wade Law Group. The whole staff is very easy to work with. I will use them again for any of my legal needs. You
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2015
Outstanding Attorney
I have been a client of Wade Law group for 1.5 years now, and I can honestly say you will not find a better attorney in the Bay Area better than Amiel Wade. Not only does he know the law like the back of his hand, but he is kind-hearted, compassionate, and supportive throughout the entirety of your case. He does a spectacular job at explaining legal topics and working with you on how you want your case presented.
My case was a relatively complex case, a civil matter in a rather sticky situation that involved fraud, and was also an emotional case. My case was supposed to be what was anticipated as a quick settlement, but ended up proceeding to a full 2 day trial, and into further post-hearings. I could not have imagined going into that trial without Amiel by side. When topics began to arise that were unforeseen, Amiel knew exactly how to strategize the cross-examination to keep our credibility strong. He is poised, passionate, and beyond intelligent.
While we all know that lawyers can be very expensive, Amiel is worth every dime. And he will work with you regarding finances; he does have flexibility. The quality Amiel brings to the courtroom when you need to win your case is invaluable. He plays hardball, and knows what it takes to win cases.
While I am hoping I do not have to have any other legal issues in the future, if anything were to occur, there is no one I would ever consider to represent me but Wade Law Group. I would highly recommend Wade Law Group to anyone in need of Civil Litigation.
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Posted by Larry | July 18, 2015
Excellent Representation
I would highly recommend Wade Law Group. I had a civil case that was really tough. I interviewed several attorneys before selecting Wade Law Group. Amiel Wade took control of my case and won me everything I asked for. He kept me apprised the entire case and really outsmarted the other side. If you are looking for an aggressive attorney who knows his stuff, I recommend Amiel Wade.
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Posted by Anthony | November 11, 2014
Wade Law Group
I live in Henderson, Nv and was being sued for divorce in the state of California. I used the internet to find an attorney to represent me in the state of California. Amiel Wade was choosen because of the write-ups given on the web site. I interviewed with Mr. Wade on the phone and knew, because of the questions he asked, that he would do a good job on my behalf. Mr. Wade's knowledge of the law is excellent and gave me information that came as a pleasant and useful surprise. Mr. Wade has an executive legal assistant, Irene, who is very prompt with feed back and other useful advise. There were many complex family court forms to fill out and Irene made this task easier. Mr. Wade's skill in negoitation is probably the best that I have ever seen ( I was an executive at Xerox Corp for 26 years) and he led me in a direction that in the end saved me alot of money. He has the ability to intergrate complex issues into well thought out written word. In the end this proved to be what made my case move along swiftly and to a reasonable settlement. The Wade law Group's fee schedule is competitive and market rate which I considered fair. I would recommend "The Wade Law Group" to anyone in need of legal assistance.
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Posted by Virginia Becker | April 28, 2014
Highly recommend Amiel Wade
I highly recommend anyone involved in a civil suit to use attorney Amiel Wade. I was terrified because I was being sued. After Mr. Wade reviewed my case, he concluded that we should counter sue. Our case went all the way to a jury trial. Mr. Wade knows every aspect of civil law and can rapidly recite it verbatim when needed. Not only did the plaintiff lose on every count, but we were awarded a very large jury settlement including punitive damages Also, l found Mr. Wade's fees to be extremely competitive. If you are looking for the best civil lawyer in the greater bay area, look no further than Amiel Wade.
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Posted by Cindy | August 10, 2012
Superb Attorney!!
I would absolutely recommend Amiel Wade for your legal needs. I was going through a very nasty divorce and had other representation that I felt failed me in court. I needed someone to be my advocate and take control of my case! Amiel stepped in front of the judge prepared to win! He articulated his arguments well and pointed out the cracks in my ex's case . Having him by my side, fighting for me and winning my trial was amazing. Family law is very stressful, but Amiel's knowledge, experience, and fortitude shined in court. I can't sing his praises enough! Finally I have an attorney fighting for me!
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Litigation Attorney | Oct 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have the honor and privilege of knowing this extraordinary attorney through our mutual professional law firm development organization that we are both involved. I highly recommend and endorse this attorney as being one of the finest individuals and professionals that a client could ever have. Attorney Stephen Rue"
Family Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Mr. Wade stands out as one of the best family law attorneys because he understands the dynamics in the disputes, as much as he understands the "nuts and bolts" of the law."
Litigation Attorney | Jan 12
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer fully and completely! He is a thoughtful and inventive attorney that finds the goal line for his clients. A terrific attorney. If you need a lawyer this is the attorney you want."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Amiel has an extraordinary strategic mind and he has helped me navigate some tricky cases. He is an amazing colleague, mentor and supervisor. I feel lucky to be able to have access to him, and more importantly, to his gravitas as a wonderful human."
Family Attorney | Dec 29
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Amiel Wade is an outstanding attorney. He is a true professional and I highly value his opinion on all legal matters. When I have a question about family law or general litigation, I ask Wade. He has done it all."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amiel is an experienced business attorney and I recommend him. I enjoyed working with him at an attorney conference a couple of years ago. I was very impressed by his knowledge."
"I have worked with Amiel on a multitude of cases and believe that he is extremely knowledgeable and savvy. I have seen him interact both in court and with clients and believe he is truly amazing to watch. He is extremely hardworking, knows the ins and outs of the courtroom and works extremely hard on behalf of his clients. I would recommend Amiel to anyone in need of an excellent attorney."
Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Jun 22
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Having lived 60 years, and having been a litigation lawyer for more than 30 of them, I have a fair amount of experience evaluating people (and lawyers in particular). Amiel L. Wade is both a gentleman and a very fine lawyer. He is direct, honest, and effective. He gets to the nub of the matter quickly and stays focused on his best arguments. That is why his client won a recent case I tried against him. While I didn't like being defeated, I did learn to respect Mr. Wade as a person and a lawyer. Marc L. Shea, San Jose"
"I me Amiel at a retreat and came to know his passion and drive over the next few days for his clients and his family. I can always recommend a lawyer that is passionate about his clients."
Litigation Attorney | Oct 06
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"It is my pleasure to endorse Amiel L. Wade of Wade&Silverstein. Amiel was the opposing lawyer in a matter handled by my office. It became immediately apparent that Amiel was an extremely thorough and competent attorney. I was especially impressed by his professionalism, advocacy skills, ethics and knowledge of the law. I would not hesitate to refer anyone involved in litigation to Amiel for legal representation"
Litigation Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I recently met Amiel at an attorney conference and was instantly impressed with his expertise and experience as a seasoned litigator. I recommend Amiel and his firm to anyone looking for a solid and experienced litigator."
Litigation Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I had the privilege of being introduced to Mr. Wade at an event for elite attorneys in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Wade's knowledge and expertise as a litigator and trial attorney were impressive, and I would recommend him and the firm of Wade & Silverstein to anyone looking for excellent results while working with a team of skilled professionals."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Amiel at a very intense two day conference recently and found him to be focused and knowledgable in his area of business litigation. His participation and demonstration of knowledge in his field was excellent. His apparent commitment, also, to providing his clients excellent service was also clear."
Litigation Attorney | Sep 08
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I had the pleasure of working for Amiel Wade several years ago. During the 3 years that I worked for Amiel, I learned a great deal from him. I consider myself very fortunate that I was given the opportunity to learn the practice of law from such a great attorney. When I was starting out, it was very important for me that I work for a firm that was not only great at what they did but very ethical as well. Not only is Amiel well versed in the law and extremely effective at achieving his Clients' desired results, more importantly (at least to me) he is very ethical in how he goes about achieving such results. I was always very impressed with Amiel's ability to "think outside of the box" and come up with creative solutions in some very difficult situations. Amiel is a very driven attorney and is constantly expanding his knowledge of the law. If you are looking for an aggressive yet ethical attorney, Amiel Wade is the way to go."
Litigation Attorney | Sep 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Amiel is a gifted litigation and trial attorney and is diligent in representing his clients. I recommend his services to anyone involved in litigation and/or in need of a good trial attorney."
"It is my pleasure to provide my endorsement of Amiel L. Wade. Amiel's background, training and experience make him the ideal choice when choosing a litigator. If you are looking for big-firm skills with the personal attention only a boutique firm can provide, Amile is your man."