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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 &…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Best Lawyers® Recognizes 10 McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2026 List
Attorneys John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Jeffrey Lamb, Juan Victoria, and Douglas Winter were named to the Best Lawyers® 2026 list. Additionally, Richard Powers was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch…
LA Times Names Matthew and Patrick McNicholas to 2025 Consumer Attorneys of Southern California List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were included in the Los Angeles Times’ Consumer Attorneys of Southern California 2025 list, recognizing the significant impact of their work in personal injury and labor and employment. …
Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were named in Lawdragon’s 8th edition of the 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers 2025 Guide for their efforts advocating for individuals facing discrimination, wrongful termination,…
The Press-Enterprise Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Riverside PD Officers Being Investigated for Disabled Veteran Plates on Personal Cars
Three Riverside patrol officers are under investigation and have been suspended by their department for using disabled military veteran license plates on their personal vehicles while on active duty. The Press-Enterprise turned to Matthew…
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas to 2025 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys list, recognizing the significant impact their work has had on law, policy,…
The Dream Team: Los Angeles Business Journal Spotlights McNicholas & McNicholas and Co-Counsel for Securing Record-Breaking $4B Juvenile Hall Abuse Settlement—The Largest in LA County History
The Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) featured McNicholas & McNicholas and co-counsel in their article about the firm’s recent $4 billion settlement for more than 7,000 victims of systemic sexual abuse in Los Angeles…
McNicholas & McNicholas Welcomes Two Associates 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: Aaron Olson-Alvarado and Kaylee Van der Zee. Aaron Olson-Alvarado represents clients affected by California…
Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 LA500 List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas have been selected for inclusion in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 LA500 list, which recognizes the most influential leaders in the Greater Los Angeles region. Matthew’s profile…
$10.1 Million Verdict for LAPD Captain in Discrimination and Retaliation Case
After a nearly 3-week trial, McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $10.1 million verdict on behalf of Stacey Vince, a Captain at the Los Angeles Police Department, against the Los Angeles Police Department, finding that she had been retaliated and discriminated against. Stacey Vince was…
Daily Journal Names McNicholas & McNicholas Disability Discrimination Case Against LAPD as 2022 Top Verdicts
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Doug 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 Daily Journal‘s list of Top Verdicts for 2022. In Lou Vince v. City of Los Angeles and…
The Pitchess Motion: Obtaining Law Enforcement Personnel Records in Employment Cases – Emily Pincin Authors The Recorder Article
A peace officer’s personnel records are conditionally privileged from discovery. To obtain these personnel records, the party seeking disclosure must file a written motion, colloquially referred to as a “Pitchess” motion in reference to the California Supreme Court’s ruling in Pitchess v. Superior…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Secures $1.37M Settlement in Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against City of Los Angeles and LAPD
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas D. Winter obtained a $1.37 million settlement on behalf of a Patrol Officer III with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) after she was continually retaliated against for reporting the discriminatory behavior she was subjected…
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Five McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2023 List
Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria and Associate Jeffrey Lamb were selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers 2023 list for their work in labor and employment, personal injury and business litigation. This marks Patrick’s 19th, Matt and John’s 16th, Juan’s eighth and Jeffrey’s fourth year…
Founding a Multigenerational Plaintiffs Trial Law Firm – McNicholas & McNicholas LLP Featured in Super Lawyers Magazine
John McNicholas and sons, Patrick and Matthew, are not only Partners at McNicholas & McNicholas LLP, they are a family that lives and breathes law. In a feature story with Super Lawyers Magazine, the attorneys explained how the firm was established more…
Lawsuit Filed: Fremont Police Department Senior Detective Alleges Retaliation After Blowing the Whistle on Illegal Behavior in Fremont Police Department
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit against the Fremont Police Department (FPD) and City of Fremont for retaliation on behalf of a Senior Detective who engaged in a series of whistleblowing against the FPD. In August 2020, the Senior Detective reported that…
The Pitchess Motion: Obtaining Law Enforcement Personnel Records – Emily Pincin Authors Daily Journal Article
Pursuant to the California Penal Code and Evidence Code, a peace officer’s personnel records are conditionally privileged from discovery. To obtain an officer’s personnel records, law enforcement department complaint investigations or disciplinary action taken against a peace officer, the party seeking disclosure…
Jury Awards $1 Million to 21-Year LAPD Veteran Who Suffered Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter obtained a $1 million verdict on behalf of Vincent Albano, a 21-year veteran Police Officer III with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) after the department failed to engage in the interactive process, causing…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Named as a Tier 1 Law Firm on the 2023 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP has garnered recognition as a Tier 1 law firm in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. This marks the tenth consecutive year the firm has been named to the list. McNicholas…
Benchmark Litigation 2023 Guide Honors McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP and Three Partners
For the fifth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation recognized McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP in its 2023 guide for the firm’s work in Plaintiff and Labor & Employment litigation. In addition, Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were individually ranked as Litigation Stars for their representation of clients…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Sponsors 39th Annual Chief Daryl F. Gates Golf Tournament
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP was proud to support the Chief Daryl F. Gates Golf Tournament event benefiting the Officer Needs Help Fund hosted by the Los Angeles Police Protective League. The tournament took place October 3, 2022, at the Porter Valley Country…
McNicholas & McNicholas Welcomes Jason L. Oliver as Of Counsel
McNicholas & McNicholas adds Jason L. Oliver as Of Counsel to its growing employment law team. With more than 25 years of experience, Oliver represents employees in sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation cases, as well as handles a range of…
Lawsuit Filed Against Redondo Beach Police Department for Gender and Pregnancy Discrimination
As published by The Washington Post and Daily Mail, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit against the Redondo Beach Police Department for gender and pregnancy discrimination, harassment and retaliation on behalf of Daryn Glenn, the city’s first Black female K-9 handler….
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Nine McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2023 List
Attorneys Courtney McNicholas, Douglas Winter, Jeffrey Lamb, Juan Victoria, John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 list. Additionally, Allan L. Bridgford III and Michael Kent were named to Best Lawyers: Ones…
$1 Million Settlement Secured on Behalf of Motorcycle Accident Victim
Partner Patrick McNicholas and Attorney Jeffrey R. Lamb, along with Todd Becker of Becker Law Group, obtained a $1 million settlement on behalf of a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. The Plaintiff was traveling north on Skyway in…
Partner Matthew McNicholas Named to National Law Journal Employment Law Trailblazers 2022 List
National Law Journal recognized Partner Matthew McNicholas on its Employment Law Trailblazers 2022 list. The list is comprised of a competitive collection of lawyers who have had noteworthy achievements in the employment law practice. Matt has made waves in employment law through…
Matthew McNicholas Named to Daily Journal’s Labor & Employment Lawyers 2022 List
Daily Journal named Matthew McNicholas to its Labor & Employment Lawyers 2022 list for his extraordinary achievements representing firefighters and police officers in employment and labor matters. One notable success was obtaining a $4.3 million jury verdict in the Vince v. City…
Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas Named Among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers 2022 List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were selected for inclusion on Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers 2022 list for their success in personal injury, mass tort and employment cases. The guide selects top lawyers who’ve devoted their careers…
Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas Named on Daily Journal’s 2022 Top Plaintiff Lawyers List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were selected on Daily Journal’s 2022 Top Plaintiff Lawyers for their record-breaking verdicts and settlements in significant personal injury litigation, mass tort and employment cases. Matt was recognized for uncovering what goes on behind closed doors…