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The resources and experience for success.

We have secured well over one hundred million-dollar and multi-million dollar results for our clients, including $10.8 million for the sexual abuse of a student by his coach, $8 million for 25 tenants living in uninhabitable conditions, $10 million for a construction worker who suffered a leg injury on the job, and $5.4 million for discrimination on behalf of the first African-America member of the LAPD bomb squad.

We are recognized by Super Lawyers magazine, named among the top 100 lawyers in California, and are members of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Our office has also been awarded the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell for our commitment to ethical practice, and our founding member, John McNicholas, is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

$10,800,000 Sexual abuse of a male minor by a male coach

WELCOME TO McNICHOLAS & McNICHOLAS, LLP LOS ANGELES PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS


Southern California Super Lawyers

John, Patrick and Matthew McNicholas were named as Super Lawyers in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

The Top 100 Southern California

John McNicholas was named to the Top 100 Lawyers in California in 2007 and 2008, and Patrick McNicholas was named to the Top 100 Lawyers in California in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

American Board of Trial Advocates

John, Patrick, and Matthew are all members of the American Board of Trial Advocates an organization based on trial experience.



McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, is a firm of experienced trial lawyers who level the playing field for their clients who have suffered serious harm and injuries.

We are a full-service law firm representing plaintiffs in a wide range of cases, including class actions, catastrophic injury, products liability, sexual abuse, aviation accidentsemployment and civil rights disputes. We have received some of the largest results for our clients in the history of California in our areas of practice.

Our attorneys are recognized by peers for the quality of their work in publications such as Super Lawyers and the Top 100 Lawyers in Southern California. John, Patrick and Matthew McNicholas are members of the American Board of Trial Advocates. The firm has also attained the highest rating available by Martindale-Hubbell (AV)* in recognition of legal ability and adherence to rigorous standards of ethics, conduct, and diligence.  To check the Avvo rating for Matthew McNicholas click here.

Comprehensive Practice, Backed by Experience

Some of the entities we have pursued on behalf of our clients include:

  • Los Angeles Police Department
  • The State of California
  • Home Depot
  • Sony Music
  • Epson
  • Goodyear
  • Bombardier
  • Mazda
  • BNSF Railroad
  • Los Angeles County
  • Hewlett Packard

Quality Representation With a Reputation for Success

Our lawyers have secured well over 100 million-dollar and multi million-dollar judgments and settlements for our clients. Our attorneys are highly respected and diligent in pursuing the appropriate avenues in cases for our clients. Contact our office to discuss your particular situation.

*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.

Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.

Some Notable Case Results Click Here For More Results Some Pending Matters
  • $10,800,000
    Sexual abuse of a male minor
    by a male coach
  • $10,048,000
    Laborer injured right thigh & knee on
    construction job requiring internal hardware
  • $9,000,000
    26-year-old plaintiff recovered against
    international company for a brain injury
  • $8,000,000
    25 tenants subjected to slumlord
    and uninhabitable conditions
  • $6,500,000
    Subway tunnel worker killed
    in a workplace accident
  • $5,430,000
    First African-American member of LAPD bomb
    squad discriminated against because of his race
  • $5,000,000
    Wrongful death of individual with three
    heirs in vehicle accident
  • $3,603,000
    Verdict for LAPD K9 Bomb Unit dog handler was
    retaliated against for standing-up for the lone
    female in the Unit who was harassed and discriminated against (click here)
  • $2,200,000
    16-year-old special education student recovered
    against LAUSD for being sexually assaulted
  • $1,750,000
    Jury verdict in favor of passengers injured
    in an elevator crash