McNicholas & McNicholas Hosts Firm Culture Event at NeueHouse Hollywood
McNicholas & McNicholas gathered for a firm-wide event at NeueHouse Hollywood for a thought-provoking day where attorneys discussed new developments in direct and mass actions law, how to foster a thriving and supportive community in the workplace, long-term goals and shared personal…
LAPD Makes Catastrophic Mistake by Releasing UCs Personal Information
The LAPD has erroneously released photos of LAPD UCs. This includes full-time UCs and “intermittent” UCs, i.e., people working GIT and Vice, as well as other units, where they go in and out of being a UC. It is our understanding that Chief…
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…
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…
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…
Truck Back-up Accidents in Los Angeles
Trucks regularly need to back in and out of loading docks, parking lots, and other locations. The longer the truck, the more dangerous a reverse maneuver can be. Backing-up accidents are especially dangerous for trucks, often because of operational errors, blind spots,…
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…
Fatal Traffic Accidents Are Rising in Los Angeles
There are numerous highways and roads all across Los Angeles. The city has a national reputation for congestion; being stuck in traffic makes the commute to work unbearable. But now the city’s traffic may have a new reputation for being deadly. Despite…
Jay Leno Suffers Severe Burns in Garage Fire Accident
Hollywood was buzzing the week before the Thanksgiving holiday when famed talk show host and car collector Jay Leno was seriously hurt by a gasoline fire in his Burbank garage. According to reports, authorities responded to an emergency call to Leno’s address…
The Severity of Limb Loss After a Tragic Accident
Limb loss is a catastrophic injury that causes complications that may be just as serious as traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Limb loss is a tricky injury because it is like a double edged sword. If a severely injured limb…