Introduction
While our firm has built its hard-earned reputation as one of the nation's premier criminal defense law firms, we are a full-service practice, offering invaluable legal assistance to our clients in a wide array of areas. An overview of some of those areas appears below. However, this list is not all-inclusive. We therefore encourage you to contact our office if you have a pressing legal concern that is not covered on this page. We most likely have an experienced, well-respected attorney on staff who can help.Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, the smartest first move to make is calling a qualified attorney. Zaire & Wade has been providing aggressive, informed, and competent counsel to our clients for the last three decades and would be happy to explain your rights and options if you are facing criminal charges.We firmly believe every defendant deserves a fair trial and the most effective defense possible. Our office can provide that defense, as our knowledge, savvy, and experience are your best chance at exoneration from whatever charges have been levied against you.
We will aggressively champion your rights throughout every stage of the process, including: arraignments, pre-trial motions; pre-trial hearings; trials; and sentencing (if necessary).
We provide the dedicated service you require. The last thing you would ever want is an overworked attorney who is rushing from courtroom to courtroom, looking to grab the first offer an assistant district attorney throws your way.
We understand completely that good people sometimes fall into hard times and a bad situation can befall even the very best among us. Our office is prepared to handle your criminal case, whether it is white-collar in nature or a violent crime.
When you retain us, you are not only getting qualified criminal defense attorneys, but you are also getting an ally who understands the vital importance of clearing your good name as well as your hard-earned reputation in the aftermath of the accusations made against you.
Regardless of the validity or foundation for any accusation, it is never easy facing a criminal charge. With the resources behind our firm, you can rest assured that your defense will be thorough, exhaustive, and comprehensive, givng you the best chance at exoneration.
We have successfully handled criminal cases for more than three decades and can begin to explain how we can assist you today. If you have been arrested, please call us. We are a top-rated law office that is knowledgeable in areas such as drug trafficking, fraud, embezzlement, sex crimes, homicide, murder, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, arson, assault, assault and battery, rape, gang-related violent incidents, weapons violations, and gun violence.
We will always fight to have the charges levied against you dropped before your case ever makes it trial. That is our top priority when handling criminal cases. But you have to make the first move and call us.
Personal Injury
When someone is victimized by another's negligence, there must be compensation to make the injured party whole again. The term "personal injury" is a broad expression that encompasses a broad range of topics. We have compiled herein a list of common types of personal injury cases we handle. There are many types of personal injury cases. Among the ones handled by our office are:- Automobile accidents;
- Brain injuries;
- Dangerous and defective products;
- Dog bites;
- Medical malpractice;
- Motorcycle accidents;
- Nursing home neglect;
- Premises liability;
- Slip and falls;
- Spinal cord injuries;
- Truck driving accidents;
- Wrongful death.
They will come across as caring and concerned about your injury when in reality that could not be further from the truth. In reality, they are starting to build a defense for their client. Leading questions will be a big part of their manner, as they try to trick you into admitting some, if not all, fault. You will be asked to sign a medical authorization to obtain all of your medical records, including those before the accident and those involving unrelated health matters that have nothing to do with your case.
They will also try to obtain a medical authorization from you so they can find out everything about your medical history, including, and especially, any previous injuries. We encourage you to decline everything for which they ask. Hire an attorney and refer the adjuster to your counsel.
Our office takes on each personal injury case on a contigency basis. This means you pay nothing up front and we receive compensation only if you are awarded money. If you do not receive an award, we get nothing.
Wills & Probate
We provide caring and compassionate counsel when it comes to sensitive matters such as wills and probate. Our objective when dealing with matters related to an estate is always to reach a resolution quickly and in the most cost-efficient manner possible. When it comes to wills and probate, emotions can run high. We therefore seek first to come to an amicable agreement without the use of judges or juries. If that is not possible, we are fully capable and prepared to wage a thorough and effective campaign inside a court of law to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.Simply put, probate is the process by which a descedant's assets are distributed. Probate typically begins with the named executor of the descedant's will presenting that document to a judge for a formal appointment to preside over the estate.
Whether you have been named the executor of a will or if you are seeking to secure what rightfully is yours (money, property, other assets) from the estate of a descedant, we can help.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one, be it a parent, grandparent, or sibling, is heart-wrenching. We can remove much of the stress by providing sound counsel based on years of experience in the arena of wills and estates.
Estate Planning
While you may be of the mindset that there's plenty of time to begin contemplating estate planning, in reality, it's never too soon. Drafting a plan to protect and transfer your hard-earned assets is optimally effective when done prior to the onset of a crisis. Poor or insufficient preparation -- or any delayed response -- will invariably result in increased costs to you, and potentially the loss of vital control over critical choices, both financial and personal.The Law Office of Zaire & Wade is acutely aware of the risks involved in failing to properly plan for illness or death. We encourage you to schedule an estate planning consultation, during which we can provide the appropriate guidance to ensure the future of your loved ones is well-protected.
Our top objective for every client is to put a plan in place that will allow their loved ones to respond in immediate and decisive fashion in the event they are no longer able to oversee their own finances.
We possess both the technical ability and proven track record to accomplish that mission, always keeping in mind the needs and resources of each client are uniquely different.
As such, we work closely our estate planning clients, paying strict attention to their special needs and wishes. Our office adheres to a resolute commitment of understanding each client's long-term goals, identifying any potential hazards, and implementing effective solutions.
Our clients have come to rely on Zaire & Wade to make thoughtful decisions -- both financial and personal.
Elder Law
Just like every other area of law in which we specialize, our primary objective with regard to elder law is delivering clients much-needed assurance and peace of mind, without any concern for age or financial resources.On the whole, elder law is an arena that is loaded with legal intracacies that have the potential to create highly charged emotions. It is therefore imperative to retain the service of an experienced, compassionate, and qualified attorney who can properly guide you throughout every step of the process of protecting yourself and your loved ones.
The Law Office of Zaire & Wade is a firm to which you can turn to receive the dedicated support of a highly respected legal professional who will work in a steadfast manner to meet your unique needs, goals, and concerns. We will thoroughly analyze your case to customize a strategy specifically for you. Our office us not about quick fixes. We will create a viable, long-term solution that considers your elder law needs from a variety of perspectives. The services your receive will be catered for you.
The Law Office of Zaire & Wade continually works toward turning the expectations of its clients into reality. Elder law emcompasses a truly enormous list of components. Among them are: asset protection; disability; Medicaid; Medicaid fraud; nursing home placement and benefits; Social and Security benefits.
