Defending a Lawsuit: What You Need to Know

September 10, 2025 | By Amiel Wade
Defending a Lawsuit: What You Need to Know

Picture this: You’ve just been served with legal papers. Whether it’s a dispute over a contract, a business disagreement, or a personal matter, the pressure and uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Questions race through your mind: What happens next? What are my rights? How do I protect my reputation, finances, and peace of mind? At Wade Litigation, our attorneys know the challenges of defending against lawsuits and the importance of building a strong strategy from day one. From carefully reviewing claims, filing timely responses, and identifying weaknesses in the opposing side’s case, to negotiating settlements or taking your case to trial, we guide you every step of the way.

With decades of litigation experience, our team ensures you don’t face this process alone. We fight to protect your interests and secure the best possible outcome for your case.

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Amiel Wade

Founder and Managing Partner

Amiel is the firm’s Founder, President and Managing Partner. He 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 over 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.

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