Partner Patrick McNicholas Set to Speak at University of San Francisco Graduation

Partner Patrick McNicholas will be a commencement speaker for the University of San Francisco’s (USF) College of Arts and Sciences. A former member of the USF Board of Trustees (2003–2012) and current trustee emeritus, McNicholas has been an advocate for Jesuit education…

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The San Francisco Standard Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Military Veteran Officers’ Clash with SFPD Over Disabled Parking Privileges

The San Francisco Standard interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas about the dispute between the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and five active-duty officers he represents. These officers, all disabled military veterans, are under scrutiny for using disabled parking placards and special license plates,…

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Daily Journal, Spectrum News 1 Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Challenges Facing LAPD

Daily Journal and Spectrum News 1 interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas about the financial and operational challenges facing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the increasing cost of liability claims against the City of Los Angeles. Both outlets emphasized the City’s significant…

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KNX News Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Rising Liability Costs for Los Angeles

KNX News 97.1 interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas regarding the rising costs of liability claims against the City of Los Angeles. The City has already committed $183 million to payouts this fiscal year, far exceeding its initial $100 million budget. McNicholas has represented…

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Law360 Names Matthew McNicholas to 2024 MVPs of the Year List

Partner Matthew McNicholas has been honored as one of Law360’s 2024 MVPs of the Year in employment law. This distinction is awarded to attorneys who have set themselves apart through significant achievements in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals. The…

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TopVerdict Names $13.1M, $10.1M and $2.85M Verdicts to Top Labor & Employment Verdicts in U.S.

Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter were recognized on TopVerdict’s 2023 lists of the Top 20 and Top 50 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the United States for their involvement in three landmark cases. They secured a spot on the…

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CBS News, Los Angeles Daily News, SCV News, LAist and The Signal SCV Report on Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Operator of Chiquita Canyon Landfill on Behalf of Residents Sickened by Noxious Fumes and Odors

As reported by CBS News, Los Angeles Daily News, SCV News, LAist and The Signal SCV McNicholas & McNicholas has filed a federal lawsuit against Waste Connections, the owner and operator of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. The lawsuit alleges that the…

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Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Matthew McNicholas on 2024 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2024 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list. This feature showcases attorneys who excel in navigating recent labor laws and adapting to ever-changing labor and employment law trends. McNicholas’ profile…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Welcomes Two Attorneys to the Firm’s Los Angeles Office

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is excited to announce the addition of two new associate attorneys to the Los Angeles office: Michael Rincon and Alfredo Lorenzo. Michael Rincon represents law enforcement officers from departments throughout California and firefighters and first responders in matters…

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Benchmark Litigation Recognizes McNicholas & McNicholas in 2025 Benchmark California Guide

For a seventh consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation recognized Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas as Litigation Stars for representing clients in personal injury and labor & employment matters. Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms…

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My News LA, The San Fernando Valley Sun and Legal Reader Report on Lawsuit Filed Against Operator of Sunshine Canyon Landfill on Behalf of Residents Subjected to Toxic Fumes from Rotting Garbage

As reported by My News LA, The San Fernando Valley Sun and the Legal Reader McNicholas & McNicholas LLP has filed a lawsuit against the operator of the Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Sylmar on behalf of residents alleging negligence and reckless operation…

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Los Angeles Times Names Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas to Consumer Attorneys of Southern California 2024 List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were recognized in the Los Angeles Times’ Consumer Attorneys of Southern California 2024 list, acknowledging the significant impact of their work in personal injury and labor and employment.  Matthew was highlighted for his advocacy on behalf…

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TopVerdict Names $13.1M, $10.1M and $2.85M Verdicts to Number 1 Verdicts in California

Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter were recognized on TopVerdict’s list of Number 1 Verdicts in California in 2023 for their involvement in three significant cases. The firm secured a $13.1 million verdict for two male LAPD police officers in…

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Best Lawyers® Recognizes Eight McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2025 List

Attorneys John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Jeffrey Lamb, Courtney McNicholas, Juan Victoria and Douglas Winter were named to the Best Lawyers® 2025 list. Additionally, Richard Powers was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for another year in a…

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Daily Journal Publishes $11.56M Verdict Obtained in Retaliation Lawsuit

Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter achieved an $11.56 million jury verdict for former Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Detection K9 Trainer, Mark Sauvao. This achievement was featured in the Daily Journal’s roundup of top verdicts of the week, landing…

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Daily Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2024 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was featured among Daily Journal’s 2024 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers List for his expertise in employment law. His notable representation of first responders resulted in over $17 million in employment case resolutions in 2023. The Daily Journal discusses…

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Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers 2024 Guide for their work standing up for individuals who are denied equal treatment, fired, harassed or sexually abused by those in positions of…

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Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Four McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2024 List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas and Senior Lawyers Jeffrey Lamb and Douglas Winter were selected to Southern California Super Lawyers 2024 for their work in personal injury and labor & employment litigation. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Announces 2024 Education Scholarship for Children of UFLAC Members

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is excited to announce four new scholarships throughout 2024 – $12,500 each – for children of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC) members. McNicholas & McNicholas believes that education is the key to personal prosperity and the…

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TopVerdict Recognizes $4.3M Disability Discrimination Judgment Against LAPD Among Top 50 U.S. Civil Rights Violation Verdicts

Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter’s unanimous $4.3 million jury verdict on behalf of a veteran lieutenant officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was recognized among TopVerdict’s Top 50 Civil Rights Violation Verdicts in the U.S. for 2022. In Lou Vince v. City of Los…

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