McNicholas & McNicholas Secures $3.75M Settlement for Pedestrian Hit in Marked Crosswalk
Senior Lawyer Jeffrey Lamb and Associate Richard Powers obtained a $3.75 million settlement for their client, who was struck by a vehicle while crossing in a legally marked crosswalk. In October 2022, our client was crossing a crosswalk when the driver who…
McNicholas & McNicholas Welcomes New Attorney to the Firm’s Los Angeles Office
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is pleased to welcome Jon Drucker as the newest senior attorney in its Los Angeles office. With more than 25 years of litigation experience, Jon brings a deep understanding of employment, real estate and financial services law. At…
Daily Journal Interviews Matthew and Patrick McNicholas on Edison Downplaying Role in Eaton Fire
As reported by the Daily Journal, Southern California Edison (Edison) distributed a letter downplaying the potential role of their utility equipment in starting the Eaton Fire. However, Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas firmly believe that faulty Edison equipment sparked the blaze….
Partner Patrick McNicholas Set to Speak at University of San Francisco Graduation
Partner Patrick McNicholas will be a commencement speaker for the University of San Francisco’s (USF) College of Arts and Sciences. A former member of the USF Board of Trustees (2003–2012) and current trustee emeritus, McNicholas has been an advocate for Jesuit education…
The San Francisco Standard Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Military Veteran Officers’ Clash with SFPD Over Disabled Parking Privileges
The San Francisco Standard interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas about the dispute between the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and five active-duty officers he represents. These officers, all disabled military veterans, are under scrutiny for using disabled parking placards and special license plates,…
Daily Journal, Spectrum News 1 Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Challenges Facing LAPD
Daily Journal and Spectrum News 1 interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas about the financial and operational challenges facing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the increasing cost of liability claims against the City of Los Angeles. Both outlets emphasized the City’s significant…
KNX News Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Rising Liability Costs for Los Angeles
KNX News 97.1 interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas regarding the rising costs of liability claims against the City of Los Angeles. The City has already committed $183 million to payouts this fiscal year, far exceeding its initial $100 million budget. McNicholas has represented…
Law360 Names Matthew McNicholas to 2024 MVPs of the Year List
Partner Matthew McNicholas has been honored as one of Law360’s 2024 MVPs of the Year in employment law. This distinction is awarded to attorneys who have set themselves apart through significant achievements in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals. The…
TopVerdict Names $13.1M, $10.1M and $2.85M Verdicts to Top Labor & Employment Verdicts in U.S.
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter were recognized on TopVerdict’s 2023 lists of the Top 20 and Top 50 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the United States for their involvement in three landmark cases. They secured a spot on the…
CBS News, Los Angeles Daily News, SCV News, LAist and The Signal SCV Report on Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Operator of Chiquita Canyon Landfill on Behalf of Residents Sickened by Noxious Fumes and Odors
As reported by CBS News, Los Angeles Daily News, SCV News, LAist and The Signal SCV McNicholas & McNicholas has filed a federal lawsuit against Waste Connections, the owner and operator of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. The lawsuit alleges that the…