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Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas Named Among The 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyer List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were selected for inclusion on the 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyer list for their success in significant personal injury litigation, mass tort and…
Three Attorneys Recognized Among The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch List for 2022
Attorneys Abel Nair, Allan L. Bridgford and Michael Kent were selected for inclusion on The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2022 list for their work in labor and employment law, mass tort/class action and…
Six Attorneys Recognized Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2022
Partners John McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas and Matthew McNicholas, and Senior Lawyers Courtney McNicholas, Juan Victoria and Douglas S. Winter were selected for inclusion on The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 list for their work…
Dixie Fire Checklist: How Do Residents & Property Owners Prepare for Evacuation or Loss?
A growing number of homes and structures have been destroyed by the California Dixie fire. It’s critical for residents and property owners to be prepared if facing evacuation or losses. Use our Dixie fire…
PG&E says its Equipment May be Linked to Massive Dixie Fire – Patrick McNicholas Speaks with Bay Area’s KTVU
Pacific Gas & Electric equipment may have been involved in the start of the Dixie Fire burning in Sierra Nevada. In a report to the California Public Utilities Commission, the utility company said that…
LAPD Officers Vindicated with Judgments by the City of Los Angeles Over “Blue Flu” Accusations
As profiled by The Los Angeles Times, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP obtained judgments from the City of Los Angeles on behalf of four LAPD officers who were wrongly accused of being part of a…
KFI AM 640 Reports on McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP’s LAPD Retaliation Lawsuit
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department on behalf of veteran L.A. Police Sergeant Frank Preciado, who was retaliated against and lost his job duties after filing a…
MyNewsLA Features Lawsuit Over “Blue Flu” Accusation; Veteran LAPD Officer Sues City of Los Angeles
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed another lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles on behalf of a veteran Los Angeles Police Department officer who was wrongfully demoted after being falsely accused of taking part…
Lawsuit Filed: LAPD Officer Sues Long Beach Towing Company & Driver for Near-Death Injuries After Tow Truck Crashed into Him
McNicholas & McNicholas filed a lawsuit against Long Beach Towing and Storage, Inc. and its driver on behalf of 25-year-old Los Angeles Police Department officer Armando Medina, who was nearly killed when a tow…
Lawsuit Filed: Former LAPD Officer Sues City of Los Angeles for Violating California Labor Code Involving Illegal Gang-Related Demands – Featured in La Opinion
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department on behalf of a veteran LAPD officer in the Metro Division, who was retaliated against,…
Lawsuit Filed: LAPD Officers Sue City of Los Angeles Over “Blue Flu” Accusation – Featured in Los Angeles Times
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department on behalf of two veteran police officers wrongly accused of being part of a so-called “blue…
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes McNicholas & McNicholas in 2021 Benchmark California Guide
For the third consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation recognized McNicholas & McNicholas in two practice areas in its 2021 Benchmark California guide. The firm received Tier 2 rankings in the Plaintiff and Dispute Resolution categories,…
Two Employment Cases Ranked Top 50 Settlements in California by TopVerdict.com
Partner Matthew McNicholas’ $750,000 settlement (Cordero v. County of Los Angeles) and Partner Patrick McNicholas’ $842,000 verdict (Thompson v. City of Pasadena) were ranked on TopVerdict.com’s Top 50 Labor & Employment Verdicts in California…
Lawsuit Filed: Officer Alleges Retaliation for Refusing to Comply with LAPD’s Illegal Gang-Labeling Quotas – Los Angeles Times Interviews Matthew McNicholas
McNicholas & McNicholas filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department on behalf of Samantha Fiedler, an officer who was retaliated against for refusing to comply with…
$2M Settlement Secured on Behalf of Driver and Passenger in Semi-Truck Accident
Partner Patrick McNicholas and Associate Michael Kent obtained a $2 million settlement on behalf of a driver and passenger whose vehicle struck a light pole after a semi-truck driver recklessly merged into their lane….
KFI-AM Interviews Matthew McNicholas On Illegal Ticket Quota Lawsuits
KFI-AM interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas on recent lawsuits filed against multiple police departments alleging illegal ticket quota-based retaliation and the apparent rise of illegal ticket quotas in police departments around California. In his interview,…
KNX Interviews Matthew McNicholas On Lawsuit Alleging City of Los Angeles Knowingly Exposed Its Attorneys to Typhus
KNX interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas on his recent lawsuit filed against the City of Los Angeles after three City Attorneys were exposed to, and contracted, typhus while assigned to a notoriously high-risk area in…
The Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, CBS News, New York Post and More Report on McNicholas & McNicholas LLP’s Lawsuit Against Delta Air Lines
As reported by the Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, CBS News, New York Post, KTLA, FOX 11, KABC, KNX and more, McNicholas & McNicholas LLP and Redefine Law Firm filed a negligence lawsuit on…
Whittier Daily News Reports on $3 Million Settlement in Illegal Ticket Quota Retaliation Case
As reported by Whittier Daily News Report, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP secured a $3 million settlement on behalf of six Whittier police officers who were allegedly retaliated against for refusing to participate in an…
The Daily Breeze and Beach Reporter Report on McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP’s El Segundo Police Department Retaliation Lawsuit
As reported by The Daily Breeze and The Beach Reporter, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of Scott O’Connor, a tenured El Segundo police officer who claims he was retaliated against…
Law.com and Fox News Interview Patrick McNicholas on Delay of Settlement Payout in $4B Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Case
Law.com and Fox News interviewed Partner Patrick McNicholas about the delay in settlement payments in the $4 billion Los Angeles County juvenile hall sexual abuse case. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lawrence Riff refused to allow the Los Angeles County District Attorney…
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…
Joseph McNally Speaks at ACFE Chicago Chapter Event on Meta Litigation and Social Media Platform Risks
Director of Emerging Litigation Joseph McNally presented at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Greater Chicago Chapter event, “Algorithms, Addictions, and Exploitation: What the Meta Cases Mean for Big Tech,” on July 10 via Zoom. McNally provided an overview of the ongoing…
Joseph McNally Speaks on Tech Liability and Online Safety at ACFE Bay Area Event
Joseph McNally was a featured speaker at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ San Francisco Bay Area Chapter event, “The Human Side of Technology: Navigating Online Safety and Accountability,” held in Foster City on July 9. McNally discussed the rise in high-profile…
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…
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…
MyNewsLA Interviews Matthew and Patrick McNicholas on Ongoing Dispute over LA County’s Delay of Settlement Payout
MyNewsLA interviewed Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas about the ongoing dispute over Los Angeles County’s delay of more than $4 billion in settlements to survivors of childhood sexual abuse in a case that settled in April 2025. Representing many of the…
Newsweek Interviews Joseph McNally on Latest Update in Nancy Guthrie Case
Newsweek spoke with Joseph McNally about the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie case. A new evaluation of evidence by a former detective has heightened concerns about the 84-year-old’s whereabouts. The warning comes more than four months into the investigation, which has…
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…
USA Today Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Illegal Police Ticket Quotas
USA Today interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas about the dangers and repercussions of ticket quotas, which occur when officers are required or pressured to write a set number of tickets, or when they are pushed to issue more citations or face repercussions, including…
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…
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…
Law360 Interviews Joseph McNally About $375M Jury Trial Verdict Against Meta in New Mexico
Law360 interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about a recent $375 million jury verdict in New Mexico against Meta. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is now pursuing a second phase of the case, which could force major changes to Instagram…
L.A. Material Interviews Joseph McNally on Cyberstalking Issue at UCLA
L.A. Material interviewed Joseph McNally about 27-year-old social media figure Joseph Freeman, who went viral for filming and confronting fraternity members at UCLA, notably those of Sigma Chi, and for accusing them of privilege or serious misconduct to provoke reactions for content. …
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…
Los Angeles Times, ABC7, Daily Journal, and More Report on $14.6M Verdict Obtained in Retaliation and Discrimination Lawsuit Against City of Los Angeles on Behalf of Four LAPD Officers
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, ABC7, Daily Journal, and more, McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $14.6 million jury verdict in a retaliation and discrimination lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles on behalf of four LAPD officers who were retaliated…
Los Angeles Times Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office Data Breach
Partner Matthew McNicholas spoke with the Los Angeles Times about the recent data breach at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, in which hundreds of thousands of sensitive documents containing people’s personal identifying information and a massive cache of confidential LAPD files…
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…
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…
OrangeCountyLawyers.Com Interviews Joseph McNally About Orange County DA Settlements Involving a Former Prosecutor
OrangeCountyLawyers.Com interviewed Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation, about the Orange County Board of Supervisors approving nearly $2 million in settlements for those claiming sexual harassment involving a former prosecutor. Others have also settled, bringing the county’s total payouts in related cases…