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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TopVerdict Names $1.85 Million Judgment Against LAPD to Top 100 U.S. Civil Rights Violation Verdicts

Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter’s $1 million verdict on behalf of a 21-year veteran Police Officer III with the Los Angeles Police Department was ranked among TopVerdict’s Top 100 Civil Rights Violation Verdicts in the United States for 2022. Vincent Albano was diagnosed…

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Hilmar Cheese Company Sued for Systemic Illegal Employment Practices – Fresno Bee, Merced Sun Star & Daily Journal Report on Unlawful Termination & Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

As reported by Fresno Bee, Merced Sun Star and Daily Journal, the disability discrimination and unlawful termination lawsuit filed against Hilmar Cheese Company has been amended after discovery identified that since at least 2007, Hilmar has subjected many of its employees to…

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TopVerdict Names $1 Million Judgment Against LAPD to Top 100 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the U.S.

Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter’s $1 million verdict on behalf of a 21-year veteran Police Officer III with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was ranked among TopVerdict’s Top 100 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the United States for 2022. Vincent Albano…

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TopVerdict Recognizes $4.3M Disability Discrimination Judgment Against LAPD in Top 20 U.S. Labor & Employment 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 20 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the U.S. for 2022. In Lou Vince v. City of Los…

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CBS News and LA Times Report on Claims Against LAPD for Discrimination and Retaliation; Officer Alleges She Was Stalked by Assistant Chief Alfred Labrada

Partner Matthew McNicholas is representing a Los Angeles Police Department officer in her claims against the City of Los Angeles and LAPD for discrimination and retaliation after Assistant Chief Alfred Labrada allegedly stalked her. The officer further alleges that her complaint was leaked…

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John McNicholas Profiled in Los Angeles Business Journal’s “8 Over 80”

At age 87, partner and cofounder John McNicholas has amassed more than 200 jury and appellate victories and has no plans for retirement. Profiled by Los Angeles Business Journal, John discusses his successful career path in personal injury, product liability, antitrust and…

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La Opinión Reports on Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against the City of Los Angeles

Partner Matthew McNicholas and Of Counsel member Jason Oliver are representing Sergeant Rigoberto Vásquez, a 26-year-veteran police officer in a racial discrimination and retaliation case against the City of Los Angeles. Vásquez alleges he was retaliated against after reporting that he heard…

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