Patrick McNicholas Honored with Jim Brovelli Award for Outstanding Contributions to University of San Francisco Athletics’ Basketball Program
In coordination with University of San Francisco Athletics, the Hilltop Club Foundation has honored Partner Patrick McNicholas with the Jim Brovelli Award, given at the Tip Off Gala on November 4, 2023. The Jim Brovelli Award is presented annually to an individual who…
McNicholas & McNicholas Donates $100,000 to LMU Loyola Law School to Assist New and Aspiring Lawyers
We are thrilled to continue our tradition of supporting education and legal excellence by donating $100,000 to Loyola Law School’s “McNicholas & McNicholas Scholarship Fund.” We are proud to partner with Loyola Law School to provide deserving students with the resources they…
What Are the Four Types of Spinal Cord Injuries?
The spinal cord extends from the lower back to the neck and facilitates communication between the brain and other parts of the body. However, when an injury occurs, it can lead to a loss of function in certain areas of the body,…
Benchmark Litigation Ranks Three McNicholas & McNicholas Partners in 2024 Guide
For the sixth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation recognized Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas as Litigation Stars for their representation of clients in Personal Injury and Labor & Employment matters. Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers. The guide…
Establishing the Existence of a Traumatic Brain Injury: A Legal Perspective
When you’ve experienced a head injury during an accident leading to a traumatic brain injury, it is imperative to understand that while you and your attorney are aware of these facts, substantiating the occurrence of a traumatic brain injury resulting from the…
Speeding Is a Leading Cause for Fatalities on Busy Highways and Local Roadways
Fatalities occur on the highways and local roads of Los Angeles for a variety of reasons. In fact, officers, researchers, and government agencies have found that one of the most common reasons for these deaths is speeding. According to the National Highway…
Fatal Riverside County Helicopter Crash Under Investigation
Helicopter crashes are one of the most dangerous accidents that individuals may experience in their lifetime. When these types of crashes occur, the results are almost always devastating, traumatic, and fatal. According to the Los Angeles Times, a deadly helicopter crash occurred…
Lawsuit Filed Against the City of Los Angeles and LAPD for Wrongly Releasing Identities of Undercover Officers – LA Times, FOX LA, Audacy and More Report on Case
As reported by Los Angeles Times, FOX LA, Audacy and other news outlets, nearly 700 undercover Los Angeles Police Department officers sued the City of Los Angeles on September 12, 2023, alleging their safety was affected by the release of department photographs…
Best Lawyers Recognizes Nine McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2024 List
Attorneys John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Jeffrey Lamb, Courtney McNicholas, Juan Victoria and Douglas Winter were selected for inclusion on the Best Lawyers® 2024 list. Additionally, Sophia Arim and Richard Powers were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The attorneys were recognized…
Matthew McNicholas & Patrick McNicholas Selected to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers 2023 Guide
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers 2023 Guide for their work standing up for individuals who are denied equal treatment, fired, harassed or sexually abused by those in positions of…
Why Dog Bites Are Often Fatal for Child Victims
Pets can make our lives more enjoyable. Whether you’re a cat or dog person (or even a lizard or fish person), your pet brings a certain level of joy and comfort. Despite this, animals can be unpredictable, even when well-trained and friendly….
Daily Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to Top Labor & Employment Lawyers 2023 List
In recognition of his success representing police officers against the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters, Partner Matthew McNicholas was featured among Daily Journal’s Top Labor & Employment Lawyers for 2023. Among his many verdicts…
Patrick McNicholas Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys 2023 List
Partner Patrick McNicholas was selected to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 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 & McNicholas’ $4.3 Judgment Against LAPD Named a TopVerdict “Number 1 Verdicts in California” for 2022
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 TopVerdict’s “Number 1 Verdicts in California” for 2022. The list represents the largest plaintiff’s jury verdicts in…
$13.1 Million Verdict for Two Male LAPD Police Officers in Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Case – 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 & McNicholas’ $3M Judgment Against City of Los Angeles to Top 50 Labor & Employment Settlements in California for 2022
McNicholas & McNicholas’ $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) was ranked among TopVerdict’s 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…
Permanent Nerve Damage After a Car Accident
Some injuries from car accidents are immediately visible and clearly traumatic – open wounds, crushed limbs, and broken bones are easy to see. Other types of injuries, like brain trauma from a closed head injury or spinal compression, require medical testing in…
Why Explosions Are So Often Deadly
Films and television shows make explosions exciting: will the hero survive? Will the villain perish? The truth, however, is that explosions cause severe injuries and devastating damage to the surrounding areas. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 100 people in…