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McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP's attorneys are frequently called upon by the media and industry organizations to share their legal expertise. We invite you to read about recent issues in personal injury, employment and civil rights, sexual abuse, and other areas of law, as well as what’s new at the firm.

The Guardian Interviews Joseph McNally on Lack of Arrests Over Epstein Files

The Guardian interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about the lack of arrests in the United States since the release of more than three million investigative documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite ongoing…

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The Baltimore Sun Interviews Joseph McNally on Trafficking Lawsuits Against Hotel Owners

The Baltimore Sun interviewed Joseph McNally about a sex trafficking lawsuit in Maryland against several hotels. The lawsuit alleges that these hotels enabled years of sex trafficking and ignored glaring warning signs. This lawsuit…

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CNN and EdSurge Interview Joseph McNally on Social Media Addiction Trial

EdSurge and CNN interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about lawsuits arising against social media companies, alleging that the companies deliberately design their apps to be addictive to young users, causing mental health…

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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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Bloomberg Law Interviews Joseph McNally About Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uber and Lyft

Bloomberg Law interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about a rise in discrimination lawsuits against the popular rideshare apps Uber and Lyft. Male drivers allege that the feature allowing female riders to request…

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Us Weekly Interviews Joseph McNally About Timothy Busfield Abuse Case

Us Weekly interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about the psychosexual report in the Timothy Busfield child sex abuse case. He noted that the reports cannot definitively establish whether abuse occurred, and that…

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CBS News LA, Los Angeles Times, and More Interview Joseph McNally About the Capture of Former Venezuelan President

CBS News Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times, and other outlets interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by the United States, flown to New…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Welcomes New Attorney to the Firm’s Los Angeles Office

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is pleased to welcome Richard Carter to serve as Of Counsel at the firm’s Los Angeles office. Carter brings over 40 years of litigation experience, including high-stakes insurance coverage, bad-faith…

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Why a Top Federal Prosecutor Joined a Plaintiffs’ Trial Firm: Daily Journal Features Former U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally’s Move to McNicholas & McNicholas

As featured in the Daily Journal, former Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally joined McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP in November to lead the Emerging Litigation and Torts departments after spending nearly two decades at one…

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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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Daily Journal, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg Law, and More Report on McNicholas & McNicholas Adding Former Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally as Director of Emerging Litigation

As reported by the Daily Journal, Bloomberg Law, Los Angeles Times, and other outlets, Joseph McNally, the former Acting U.S. Attorney and First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, has joined…

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Partners Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Join Danny Abir on Behind the Courtroom Podcast

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas appeared on Danny Abir of ACTS Law’s podcast, Behind the Courtroom. In the episode, Matthew and Patrick discuss the history of McNicholas & McNicholas, highlighting its roots as…

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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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CBS News LA Interviews Patrick McNicholas on LA County $828M Child Abuse Settlement

CBS News Los Angeles interviewed Partner Patrick McNicholas about the recently approved $828 million settlement for victims of childhood sexual abuse. The settlement addresses allegations that staff at county juvenile and foster care facilities…

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Partner Patrick McNicholas Set to Speak at 2025 Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention

Partner Patrick McNicholas is scheduled to speak at the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) 64th Annual Convention on November 15 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. He will participate in the panel, Mass…

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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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Partner Patrick McNicholas Set to Present at 2025 CAALA Las Vegas Conference

Partner Patrick McNicholas is scheduled to speak at the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Annual Las Vegas Conference on August 29. McNicholas will participate in the panel, Ride Share, Delivery Services, E-Bikes,…

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The Guardian Interviews Joseph McNally on Lack of Arrests Over Epstein Files

The Guardian interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about the lack of arrests in the United States since the release of more than three million investigative documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite ongoing outrage, federal authorities have not brought any new…

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The Baltimore Sun Interviews Joseph McNally on Trafficking Lawsuits Against Hotel Owners

The Baltimore Sun interviewed Joseph McNally about a sex trafficking lawsuit in Maryland against several hotels. The lawsuit alleges that these hotels enabled years of sex trafficking and ignored glaring warning signs. This lawsuit is part of a growing national wave of…

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CNN and EdSurge Interview Joseph McNally on Social Media Addiction Trial

EdSurge and CNN interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about lawsuits arising against social media companies, alleging that the companies deliberately design their apps to be addictive to young users, causing mental health harm and interfering with their education, all in…

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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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Bloomberg Law Interviews Joseph McNally About Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uber and Lyft

Bloomberg Law interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about a rise in discrimination lawsuits against the popular rideshare apps Uber and Lyft. Male drivers allege that the feature allowing female riders to request female drivers limits their income and job opportunities…

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Us Weekly Interviews Joseph McNally About Timothy Busfield Abuse Case

Us Weekly interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about the psychosexual report in the Timothy Busfield child sex abuse case. He noted that the reports cannot definitively establish whether abuse occurred, and that the tests are not always accurate. “There is…

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CBS News LA, Los Angeles Times, and More Interview Joseph McNally About the Capture of Former Venezuelan President

CBS News Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times, and other outlets interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by the United States, flown to New York, and charged last week.  McNally notes that…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Welcomes New Attorney to the Firm’s Los Angeles Office

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is pleased to welcome Richard Carter to serve as Of Counsel at the firm’s Los Angeles office. Carter brings over 40 years of litigation experience, including high-stakes insurance coverage, bad-faith litigation, mass torts, and policyholder representation. At McNicholas…

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Why a Top Federal Prosecutor Joined a Plaintiffs’ Trial Firm: Daily Journal Features Former U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally’s Move to McNicholas & McNicholas

As featured in the Daily Journal, former Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally joined McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP in November to lead the Emerging Litigation and Torts departments after spending nearly two decades at one of the nation’s most prestigious U.S. Attorney’s Offices….

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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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Daily Journal, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg Law, and More Report on McNicholas & McNicholas Adding Former Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally as Director of Emerging Litigation

As reported by the Daily Journal, Bloomberg Law, Los Angeles Times, and other outlets, Joseph McNally, the former Acting U.S. Attorney and First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, has joined McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP as the Director of…

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Partners Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Join Danny Abir on Behind the Courtroom Podcast

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas appeared on Danny Abir of ACTS Law’s podcast, Behind the Courtroom. In the episode, Matthew and Patrick discuss the history of McNicholas & McNicholas, highlighting its roots as a family-founded law firm and honoring the legacy…

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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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CBS News LA Interviews Patrick McNicholas on LA County $828M Child Abuse Settlement

CBS News Los Angeles interviewed Partner Patrick McNicholas about the recently approved $828 million settlement for victims of childhood sexual abuse. The settlement addresses allegations that staff at county juvenile and foster care facilities sexually abused thousands of children over several decades. …

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Partner Patrick McNicholas Set to Speak at 2025 Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention

Partner Patrick McNicholas is scheduled to speak at the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) 64th Annual Convention on November 15 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. He will participate in the panel, Mass Plaintiff Cases: Emerging Trends, Justice & Collaborative Strategies,…

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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…

Read The Article

Partner Patrick McNicholas Set to Present at 2025 CAALA Las Vegas Conference

Partner Patrick McNicholas is scheduled to speak at the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Annual Las Vegas Conference on August 29. McNicholas will participate in the panel, Ride Share, Delivery Services, E-Bikes, Scooters, where he will address product liability issues…

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