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Los Angeles Business Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was recognized on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list. This feature spotlights attorneys skilled at navigating recent labor laws and adapting to the…

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Best Lawyers® Recognizes Seven McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2027 List

Attorneys John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Douglas Winter, Juan Victoria, and Jeffrey Lamb were named to the Best Lawyers® 2027 list. Additionally, Brandon Castor was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch…

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Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were named in Lawdragon’s 9th edition of the 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers 2026 Guide for their efforts advocating for individuals facing discrimination, wrongful termination,…

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Los Angeles Business Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2026 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys list in recognition of the significant impact of his work on law, policy, and public…

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Daily Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2026 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was featured on Daily Journal’s 2026 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers list for his representation of first responders in employment law matters. His notable work resulted in more than $34 million in 2025. His…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 The List: Law Firms

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 The List: Law Firms, ranked 196. The List is the publication’s annual directory of law firms, ranked by the number of…

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Los Angeles Magazine Names Three McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys to Best of L.A. Legal 2026 List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas, along with Senior Lawyer Jeffrey Lamb, were recognized in Los Angeles Magazine’s Best of L.A. Legal 2026 list for Matthew’s employment and labor work and for Patrick and…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Selected as Finalist for National Law Journal’s 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers

The National Law Journal has named McNicholas & McNicholas a finalist for its 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers list. Each year, the National Law Journal recognizes firms with a track record of achievement in innovative trial…

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LA Times Studios Names Matthew McNicholas to Legal Visionaries List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was named to the LA Times Studios’ 2026 Legal Visionaries list for his work in labor and employment. Individuals were selected based on recent notable successes, sustained leadership, impact on their…

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Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 LA500 List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas have once again been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 list, which recognizes the most influential leaders in the Greater Los Angeles region.  Matthew’s profile highlights…

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McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Selected as Finalist for Law.com’s 2026 California Legal Awards

Law.com has named McNicholas & McNicholas a finalist in its 2026 California Legal Awards for the Community Advocacy and Impact Initiative. The awards recognize the accomplishments of lawyers and companies at the forefront of…

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McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Named in 2026 Chambers Spotlight California Guide

McNicholas & McNicholas ranked in the 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight: California Guide in three practice areas in the Los Angeles market – Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs. In 2025,…

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Matthew McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was named in Lawdragon’s 2026 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide. The list features managing partners who are passionate, inclusive, and represent a new era of law firm leadership….

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Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were recognized in Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for their impactful work in personal injury, wrongful death, and sexual abuse. Matthew was specifically highlighted for…

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Daily Journal Names Matthew and Patrick McNicholas to 2025 Top Plaintiff Lawyers List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were featured in the Daily Journal’s 2025 Top Plaintiff Lawyers report. The yearly supplement recognizes California’s top advocates who defend consumers in personal injury, mass torts, and civil…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Named to Best Law Firms 2026 List

McNicholas & McNicholas has been named to the 2026 Best Law Firms list, ranked by Best Lawyers®. The firm was recognized both nationally and regionally for its work in class actions and labor &…

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Benchmark Litigation Recognizes McNicholas & McNicholas Partners as Top Attorneys in California for 2025

Benchmark Litigation named Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, and Patrick McNicholas as Litigation Stars and top attorneys in California for their ongoing work representing clients in labor & employment and personal injury matters.  Benchmark…

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Partner Matthew McNicholas Selected as Finalist for 2025 National Law Journal Awards, Winning Litigators – Plaintiffs

The National Law Journal has named Matthew McNicholas a finalist for its 2025 Annual Awards in the Winning Litigators – Plaintiffs category. Every year, the publication recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated a proven track…

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Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were recognized in The 2026  Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for their impactful work representing clients in high-stakes cases and their influence both inside and outside the courtroom…

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LABJ Names Matthew McNicholas to 2025 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was recognized on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list. This feature spotlights attorneys who are skilled in navigating recent labor laws and adapting…

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Los Angeles Business Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was recognized on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list. This feature spotlights attorneys skilled at navigating recent labor laws and adapting to the continuously changing trends in labor and employment law,…

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Best Lawyers® Recognizes Seven McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2027 List

Attorneys John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Douglas Winter, Juan Victoria, and Jeffrey Lamb were named to the Best Lawyers® 2027 list. Additionally, Brandon Castor was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for a second consecutive year. The attorneys…

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Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were named in Lawdragon’s 9th edition of the 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers 2026 Guide for their efforts advocating for individuals facing discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, or sexual abuse by those in authority. …

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Los Angeles Business Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2026 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys list in recognition of the significant impact of his work on law, policy, and public safety. Naming him “…one of California’s most accomplished…

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Daily Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2026 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was featured on Daily Journal’s 2026 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers list for his representation of first responders in employment law matters. His notable work resulted in more than $34 million in 2025. His feature spotlights his recent $14.6 million jury verdict…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 The List: Law Firms

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 The List: Law Firms, ranked 196. The List is the publication’s annual directory of law firms, ranked by the number of local attorneys in Los Angeles County.  See the…

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Los Angeles Magazine Names Three McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys to Best of L.A. Legal 2026 List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas, along with Senior Lawyer Jeffrey Lamb, were recognized in Los Angeles Magazine’s Best of L.A. Legal 2026 list for Matthew’s employment and labor work and for Patrick and Jeffrey’s personal injury work. Best of L.A. uses…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Selected as Finalist for National Law Journal’s 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers

The National Law Journal has named McNicholas & McNicholas a finalist for its 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers list. Each year, the National Law Journal recognizes firms with a track record of achievement in innovative trial work. McNicholas & McNicholas is among the finalists…

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LA Times Studios Names Matthew McNicholas to Legal Visionaries List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was named to the LA Times Studios’ 2026 Legal Visionaries list for his work in labor and employment. Individuals were selected based on recent notable successes, sustained leadership, impact on their organization or industry, and community involvement that demonstrates…

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Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 LA500 List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas have once again been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 list, which recognizes the most influential leaders in the Greater Los Angeles region.  Matthew’s profile highlights his success in securing more than $150 million…

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McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Selected as Finalist for Law.com’s 2026 California Legal Awards

Law.com has named McNicholas & McNicholas a finalist in its 2026 California Legal Awards for the Community Advocacy and Impact Initiative. The awards recognize the accomplishments of lawyers and companies at the forefront of technology, innovation, and the legal field.  The winners…

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McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Named in 2026 Chambers Spotlight California Guide

McNicholas & McNicholas ranked in the 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight: California Guide in three practice areas in the Los Angeles market – Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs. In 2025, the firm earned over $246 million in total…

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Matthew McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was named in Lawdragon’s 2026 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide. The list features managing partners who are passionate, inclusive, and represent a new era of law firm leadership. This acknowledgment shows that McNicholas is not only…

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Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were recognized in Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for their impactful work in personal injury, wrongful death, and sexual abuse. Matthew was specifically highlighted for his work representing first responders, a first-of-its-kind callout…

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Daily Journal Names Matthew and Patrick McNicholas to 2025 Top Plaintiff Lawyers List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were featured in the Daily Journal’s 2025 Top Plaintiff Lawyers report. The yearly supplement recognizes California’s top advocates who defend consumers in personal injury, mass torts, and civil rights cases. Matthew’s feature includes his ongoing advocacy…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Named to Best Law Firms 2026 List

McNicholas & McNicholas has been named to the 2026 Best Law Firms list, ranked by Best Lawyers®. The firm was recognized both nationally and regionally for its work in class actions and labor & employment. Additionally, the firm received regional rankings for…

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Benchmark Litigation Recognizes McNicholas & McNicholas Partners as Top Attorneys in California for 2025

Benchmark Litigation named Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, and Patrick McNicholas as Litigation Stars and top attorneys in California for their ongoing work representing clients in labor & employment and personal injury matters.  Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s…

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Partner Matthew McNicholas Selected as Finalist for 2025 National Law Journal Awards, Winning Litigators – Plaintiffs

The National Law Journal has named Matthew McNicholas a finalist for its 2025 Annual Awards in the Winning Litigators – Plaintiffs category. Every year, the publication recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated a proven track record of success and innovative trial work.  The…

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Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were recognized in The 2026  Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for their impactful work representing clients in high-stakes cases and their influence both inside and outside the courtroom in product liability, civil rights, and employment law….

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LABJ Names Matthew McNicholas to 2025 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was recognized on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list. This feature spotlights attorneys who are skilled in navigating recent labor laws and adapting to the continuously changing trends in labor and…

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