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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…
Jury Awards $4.3 Million to 23-Year LAPD Veteran Who Suffered Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
After a two-week trial, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP obtained a $4.3 million jury verdict on behalf of Lou Vince, a veteran lieutenant officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) who was subjected to disability discrimination and retaliation after suffering a severe…
$3M Judgment Secured Against City of Los Angeles for Six Firefighters Who Blew the Whistle on Unsafe LAFD Practices
As profiled by Los Angeles Times, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP obtained judgments from the City of Los Angeles on behalf of six firefighters who were retaliated against after blowing the whistle on LAFD’s dangerous and unlawful building inspections related to former Fire…
Patrick McNicholas Recognized on Los Angeles Times’ Notable Personal Injury Lawyer List
Partner Patrick McNicholas was selected for inclusion in The Los Angeles Times’ Notable Personal Injury Lawyer list, recognized for his outstanding achievement in personal injury law. Pat’s highlighted successes include securing a $13.5 billion settlement against Pacific Gas & Electric Company for wildfire victims…
Five McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys Selected on 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria and Associate Jeffrey Lamb were selected as on Southern California Super Lawyers 2022 list for their work in labor and employment, personal injury and business litigation. This marks Patrick’s 18th, Matt…
McNicholas & McNicholas Secures $875K Settlement in Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against City of Los Angeles and LAPD
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Abel Nair obtained an $875,000 settlement on behalf of a seasoned Lieutenant II with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), after she was discriminated against and subjected to differential treatment due to her gender by her…
Congratulations to Matthew McNicholas – A Los Angeles Business Journal 2021 Leaders in Law Finalist
We are pleased to announce that Partner Matthew McNicholas was selected as a finalist for Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 Leaders in Law Awards. The Los Angeles Business Journal recognizes the accomplishments and significant role that general counsel and leading attorneys play…
Thanksgiving Dinner | California Fire Survivors Attorneys
Patrick McNicholasWith more than 25 years’ experience as a trial lawyer, Partner Patrick McNicholas exclusively represents victims in personal injury, product liability, sexual assault and other consumer-oriented matters, such as civil rights, aviation disasters and class actions. Learn more about his professional background here.
McNicholas & McNicholas LLP Named 2022 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
McNicholas & McNicholas LLP has been ranked a 2022 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for their work in personal injury litigation and employment law. This marks the ninth consecutive year the firm has been ranked on the list….
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP and Three Partners in 2022 California Guide
For the fourth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation recognized McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP in its 2022 guide for their work in plaintiff and labor and employment litigation. In addition, Partners John McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas and Matthew McNicholas were individually ranked as litigation stars. Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to ranking America’s…
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 employment cases. The guide selected top lawyers who’ve…
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 personal injury. For more than three decades, Best…
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 in personal injury litigation, mass tort/class action and…
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 checklist to ensure you are protected. Matthew McNicholasAs…
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 a repair man responding to a circuit outage…
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 so-called “blue flu” sickout during the July 4,…
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 complaint against his supervisor for prohibiting him from…
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 in a so-called “blue flu” officer sickout during…
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 truck ran a red light, crashing into him….
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, stripped of his police powers, and reassigned home…
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 flu” sickout during the July 4 holiday weekend…