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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…
McNicholas & McNicholas to Honor First Responders at UCLA’s Home Opener
Plaintiff-trial law firm McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP(opens in new tab) will honor first responders on Saturday, September 12 during a football game at the Rose Bowl, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11…
Los Angeles Times, Daily Journal, and Law.com Interview Joseph McNally on Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement and What Comes Next
The Los Angeles Times, Daily Journal, and Law.com interviewed Joseph McNally(opens in new tab), Director of Emerging Litigation, about Meta’s recent $17 billion settlement. Announced on August 26, the settlement resolves claims against Meta…
The Guardian Interviews Joseph McNally on the Potential Impact of Luigi Mangione’s Guilty Plea
The Guardian interviewed Joseph McNally(opens in new tab), Director of Emerging Litigation, about how Luigi Mangione’s federal guilty plea for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could affect the separate New York state…
Joseph McNally Speaks at California Lawyers Association on Meta Trial and Platform Liability
Director of Emerging Litigation Joseph McNally(opens in new tab) presented at the California Lawyers Association webinar, “Meta on Trial: Section 230, Platform Liability, and the Future of Social Media Harm,” on August 21. McNally…
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…
Joseph McNally Discusses Meta Public Nuisance Ruling and Social Media Liability With Daily Journal
Daily Journal interviewed Joseph McNally about the upcoming Oakland trial against social media giant Meta, following a $567 million damages award stemming from a landmark New Mexico ruling. A trial judge ruled that the…
The Daily Journal Reports on Appeals Court Reinstating $13.1M Verdict in Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Case Involving Two LAPD Officers
The Daily Journal interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas about the restored $13.1 million verdict, secured in 2023, for two LAPD officers, Stephen Glick and Alfred Garcia, who were discriminated against and retaliated against on the…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, and was among the “Recommended” firms in Labor…
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 in 2019. In Cordero v. County of Los…
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 the elite Metropolitan Division’s illegal quota system, which…
$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. The semi-truck driver failed to reasonably control the…
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, McNicholas noted that “Officials often fail to realize…
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 downtown Los Angeles known as the “Typhus Zone”….
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 behalf of three minor students attending Pioneer High…
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 illegal quota. Through the City of Whittier’s official…
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 after he spoke-out against important police related budget…
KTNQ 1020AM Interviews Senior Lawyer Juan C. Victoria on Lead Poisoning and Exposure in Los Angeles
Senior Lawyer Juan C. Victoria appeared on KTNQ 1020AM to speak about the legal, financial and community impact of lead exposure in Los Angeles. In an interview with Tu Voz en Los Angeles (Your Voice in Los Angeles) hosts, Juan shared his…
Los Angeles Daily News Reports on McNicholas & McNicholas LLP’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against Riverside Fire Department
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Doug Winter filed a lawsuit on behalf of a former Riverside Fire Department (RFD) firefighter who was allegedly fired in retaliation for requesting reasonable accommodations for an on-duty injury he suffered in 2017. The lawsuit alleges…
The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, KTLA, Telemundo and More Report on $13.5 Billion Settlement with PG&E to Compensate Wildfire Victims
As reported by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, KTLA, Telemundo, and more, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, along with Frantz Law Group and Bridgford Gleason Artinian, helped secure a $13.5 billion settlement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)…
Daily Journal, Courthouse News Service and KFI-AM Report on Claim Filed Against LADWP for Getty Fire
As reported by Daily Journal, Courthouse News Service and KFI-AM, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, along with Frantz Law Group and Bridgford Gleason Artinian, have filed a claim against the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) and the City of Los…
McNicholas & McNicholas Sponsors Urban Compass’ 15th Anniversary Gala
McNicholas & McNicholas is proud to sponsor Urban Compass’ 15th Anniversary Gala on November 2, 2019 in Downtown Los Angeles. Urban Compass hosts an annual gala to raise awareness and funds for its programs, which provide a safe, welcoming and innovative environment…
Partner Patrick McNicholas Offers Litigator’s Perspective on Gun Violence at UC Berkeley’s Social Welfare Symposium
On June 24, Partner Patrick McNicholas spoke at the Berkeley Social Welfare symposium, which brought together civil justice practitioners and scholars from different disciplines to discuss gun violence, recent research, and related litigation. The event, titled “Can Litigation Be a Tool for…
ABC7, FOX11, Univision and KFI Radio Report on Discrimination Lawsuit Against the City of Los Angeles After LAPD Officer Prohibited from Speaking Spanish
As reported by ABC7, FOX11, Univision and KFI Radio, Senior Lawyer Doug Winter and Partner Matthew McNicholas filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles on behalf of a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant who was allegedly prohibited from speaking Spanish…
ABC7, FOX11, NBC, CBS LA, LA Times and Others Report on Retaliation Lawsuit Against LA County Sherriff’s Department; Lieutenant Tried to Warn Public About Malibu State Park Killer
As reported by ABC7, FOX11, NBC, CBS LA and LA Times, Partner Matthew McNicholas filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department (LACSP) on behalf of James Royal, a Detective Lieutenant at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station who was retaliated…
Associate Justin Eballar Featured on Pepperdine Law School’s TV Show for His Pro Bono Work on Behalf of Woolsey Fire Victims
Pepperdine Law School launched a temporary disaster relief clinic to assist the hundreds of Woolsey Fire victims who lost their homes and belongings in the devastating 2018 wildfire. In a segment on Pepperdine Law School’s TV show, Pepperdine News Waves, alumnus and…
The Recorder, Yahoo Finance, San Francisco Chronicle and More Report on McNicholas & McNicholas’ Win against Tillys for Illegal On-Call Scheduling Practices
In a 2-1 decision against retail clothing store Tillys, the Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles ruled that “on-call” employees are entitled to “reporting time pay” as soon as they are required to report for work. The Recorder, Yahoo Finance,…
BuzzFeed, The Wall Street Journal, The National Law Journal, Forbes, Associated Press and More Report on McNicholas & McNicholas’ Lawsuits Against PG&E
In the BuzzFeed article “The Nation’s Biggest Utility Has Filed For Bankruptcy After Devastating California Wildfires,” Partner Patrick McNicholas discussed the impact PG&E’s bankruptcy filing will have on pending litigation brought by victims of the 2018 Paradise fire. “Given the scope of…