Atty. William Patrick Wade
William Patrick Wade is a lawyer practicing depository institutions, employee benefits, hedge funds and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
Depository Institutions & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 54+ Years Experience
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About William Patrick Wade at a Glance
William Patrick Wade is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at K And L Gates Llp. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1972). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1972) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Patrick Wade
- William Patrick Wade is a lawyer practicing depository institutions, employee benefits, hedge funds and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- William practices at K & L Gates LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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William Patrick Wade's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Patrick Wade handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose William Patrick Wade
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William Patrick Wade's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Patrick Wade brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means William Patrick Wade's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means William Patrick Wade attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues William Patrick Wade Handles in Los Angeles
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