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TopVerdict Names $1.85 Million Judgment Against LAPD to Top 100 U.S. Civil Rights Violation Verdicts
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter’s $1 million verdict on behalf of a 21-year veteran Police Officer III with the Los Angeles Police Department was ranked among TopVerdict’s Top 100 Civil Rights Violation Verdicts in the United States for 2022. Vincent Albano was diagnosed…
TopVerdict Names $1 Million Judgment Against LAPD to Top 100 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the U.S.
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter’s $1 million verdict on behalf of a 21-year veteran Police Officer III with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was ranked among TopVerdict’s Top 100 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the United States for 2022. Vincent Albano…
TopVerdict Recognizes $4.3M Disability Discrimination Judgment Against LAPD in Top 20 U.S. Labor & Employment Verdicts
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas 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 Top 20 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the U.S. for 2022. In Lou Vince v. City of Los…
John McNicholas Profiled in Los Angeles Business Journal’s “8 Over 80”
At age 87, partner and cofounder John McNicholas has amassed more than 200 jury and appellate victories and has no plans for retirement. Profiled by Los Angeles Business Journal, John discusses his successful career path in personal injury, product liability, antitrust and…
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, LLP Earns Multiple Top-Tier Rankings by “Best Law Firms®”
For the eleventh consecutive year, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP has garnered a Tier 1 ranking in several practice areas by Best Law Firms®. The firm’s rankings include: National Tier 1 Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs Metropolitan Tier 1 –…
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment 2023 List
Partner Matthew McNicholas was selected to Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment 2023 list in recognition of his work representing law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders to hold their unethical employers accountable and create real change…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Daily Journal Names Sophia Arim Among Top Women Lawyers in California
Associate Sophia Arim has been recognized on Daily Journal’s 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…
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 Times’ 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,…
The National Law Journal Recognizes Matthew McNicholas & Patrick McNicholas as Plaintiffs’ Attorney Trailblazers 2023
The National Law Journal named Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas to its 2023 list of Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Trailblazers, which features lawyers who are agents of change through their legal work. Matthew was recognized for his representation of police officers and firefighters…
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…
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Five McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2023 List
Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria and Associate Jeffrey Lamb were selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers 2023 list for their work in labor and employment, personal injury and business litigation. This marks Patrick’s 19th, Matt and John’s 16th, Juan’s eighth and Jeffrey’s fourth year…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Named as a Tier 1 Law Firm on the 2023 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP has garnered recognition as a Tier 1 law firm in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. This marks the tenth consecutive year the firm has been named to the list. McNicholas…
Benchmark Litigation 2023 Guide Honors McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP and Three Partners
For the fifth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation recognized McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP in its 2023 guide for the firm’s work in Plaintiff and Labor & Employment litigation. In addition, Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were individually ranked as Litigation Stars for their representation of clients…
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Nine McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2023 List
Attorneys Courtney McNicholas, Douglas Winter, Jeffrey Lamb, Juan Victoria, John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 list. Additionally, Allan L. Bridgford III and Michael Kent were named to Best Lawyers: Ones…
Partner Matthew McNicholas Named to National Law Journal Employment Law Trailblazers 2022 List
National Law Journal recognized Partner Matthew McNicholas on its Employment Law Trailblazers 2022 list. The list is comprised of a competitive collection of lawyers who have had noteworthy achievements in the employment law practice. Matt has made waves in employment law through…