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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…
Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Matthew McNicholas on 2024 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys List
Partner Matthew McNicholas was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2024 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list. This feature showcases attorneys who excel in navigating recent labor laws and adapting to ever-changing labor and employment law trends. McNicholas’ profile…
McNicholas & McNicholas Welcomes Two Attorneys to the Firm’s Los Angeles Office
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is excited to announce the addition of two new associate attorneys to the Los Angeles office: Michael Rincon and Alfredo Lorenzo. Michael Rincon represents law enforcement officers from departments throughout California and firefighters and first responders in matters…
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes McNicholas & McNicholas in 2025 Benchmark California Guide
For a seventh consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation recognized Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas as Litigation Stars for representing clients in personal injury and labor & employment matters. Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms…
My News LA, The San Fernando Valley Sun and Legal Reader Report on Lawsuit Filed Against Operator of Sunshine Canyon Landfill on Behalf of Residents Subjected to Toxic Fumes from Rotting Garbage
As reported by My News LA, The San Fernando Valley Sun and the Legal Reader McNicholas & McNicholas LLP has filed a lawsuit against the operator of the Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Sylmar on behalf of residents alleging negligence and reckless operation…
Los Angeles Times Names Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas to Consumer Attorneys of Southern California 2024 List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were recognized in the Los Angeles Times’ Consumer Attorneys of Southern California 2024 list, acknowledging the significant impact of their work in personal injury and labor and employment. Matthew was highlighted for his advocacy on behalf…
TopVerdict Names $13.1M, $10.1M and $2.85M Verdicts to Number 1 Verdicts in California
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter were recognized on TopVerdict’s list of Number 1 Verdicts in California in 2023 for their involvement in three significant cases. The firm secured a $13.1 million verdict for two male LAPD police officers in…
Best Lawyers® Recognizes Eight McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2025 List
Attorneys John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Jeffrey Lamb, Courtney McNicholas, Juan Victoria and Douglas Winter were named to the Best Lawyers® 2025 list. Additionally, Richard Powers was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for another year in a…
Daily Journal Publishes $11.56M Verdict Obtained in Retaliation Lawsuit
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter achieved an $11.56 million jury verdict for former Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Detection K9 Trainer, Mark Sauvao. This achievement was featured in the Daily Journal’s roundup of top verdicts of the week, landing…
Daily Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to 2024 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers List
Partner Matthew McNicholas was featured among Daily Journal’s 2024 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers List for his expertise in employment law. His notable representation of first responders resulted in over $17 million in employment case resolutions in 2023. The Daily Journal discusses…