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Patrick McNicholas Named to Los Angeles Business Journalβs Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys 2023 List
Partner Patrick McNicholas was selected to Los Angeles Business Journalβs Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys 2023 list in recognition of his mass tort work, which has achieved more than $1 billion in resolutions for his clients, held massive utility companies,…
McNicholas & McNicholasβ $4.3 Judgment Against LAPD Named a TopVerdict βNumber 1 Verdicts in Californiaβ for 2022
PartnerΒ Matthew McNicholasΒ and Senior LawyerΒ Doug Winterβs unanimous $4.3 million jury verdictΒ on behalf of a veteran lieutenant officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)Β was recognized among TopVerdictβs βNumber 1 Verdicts in Californiaβ for 2022. The list represents the largest plaintiff’s jury verdicts in…
Tips for Organizing and Selecting Bellwether Trials β Sophia Arim Authors Daily Journal Article
In the world of mass tort litigation, bellwether trials are a commonly used tool to resolve a large number of cases by selecting a representative sample. Whether bellwether plaintiffs should be randomly selected or otherwise, and whether a bellwether process is necessary…
$13.1 Million Verdict for Two Male LAPD Police Officers in Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Case β LA Times Covers Lawsuit
As reported by Los Angeles Times, following a one-week trial, McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $13.1 million verdict on behalf of LAPD Officers Stephen Glick and Alfred Garcia against the City of Los Angeles, finding that they had been discriminated and retaliated…
$13.1 Million Verdict for Two Male LAPD Police Officers in Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Case
Following a one-week trial, McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $13.1 million verdict on behalf of LAPD Officers Stephen Glick and Alfred Garcia against the City of Los Angeles, finding that they had been discriminated and retaliated against on the basis of their…
TopVerdict Names McNicholas & McNicholasβ $3M Judgment Against City of Los Angeles to Top 50 Labor & Employment Settlements in California for 2022
McNicholas & McNicholasβ $3 million settlement against the City of Los Angeles on behalf of six firefighters who were retaliated against after blowing the whistle on the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)Β was ranked among TopVerdictβs Top 50 Labor & Employment Settlements in…
Lawsuit Filed: Former Police Officer Sues City of Willits and Willits Police Department for Gender/Sexual Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation
As reported by Ukiah Daily Journal, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit against the City of Willits and Willits Police Department (WPD) for gender/sexual discrimination, harassment and retaliation on behalf of former police officer, Natalie Higley. The suit also alleges the…
Daily Journal Names Sophia Arim Among Top Women Lawyers in California
Associate Sophia Arim has been recognized on Daily Journalβs 2023 list of Top Women Lawyers in California for her work on thousands of wildfire lawsuits throughout the state as well as minor sexual abuse cases against Los Angeles County. Currently, Arim leads…
Correctional Officerβs Disability Discrimination Suit Heads to Trial After Court Rejected the County of Santa Barbaraβs Dismissal Attempt
Torres v. County of Santa Barbara, a discrimination lawsuit by a Santa Barbara County correctional, is headed to trial. We defeated the defendant’s Summary Judgement on June 14, 2023. A Summary Judgment is a motion where the defendant tries to get rid…
Los Angeles Times Recognizes Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas on its Consumer Attorneys of Southern California 2023 List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were selected for inclusion in Los Angeles Timesβ Consumer Attorneys of Southern California 2023 list, recognizing the deep impact their work has had on law, policy and public safety. Noted for his representation of police officers,…