About McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is recognized as a premier California trial firm built on three generations of legal leadership and a legacy defined by landmark results. The firm is known for commanding presence in high-stakes litigation, refined courtroom skill, and unwavering advocacy for individuals harmed by negligence, misconduct, or abuse of power. This longstanding commitment to excellence has earned statewide and national respect across the plaintiffs’ bar.

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP focuses on catastrophic personal injury, employment law, sexual abuse, product liability, class actions, wildfire litigation, and public utility accident cases. Additional strengths include motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, aviation incidents, wrongful death matters, and first responder discrimination and retaliation claims. As Panel Counsel to law enforcement and firefighter organizations, the firm handles highly sensitive and complex employment actions involving harassment, retaliation, and civil rights violations across California.

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP approaches every case with a tailored strategy, meticulous preparation, and seasoned trial judgment supported by more than 400 jury verdicts. The firm’s attorneys conduct thorough fact analysis, engage leading experts, and leverage deep procedural knowledge to position cases for meaningful settlements or courtroom victory. This disciplined methodology is central to achieving impactful outcomes in matters involving significant injuries, systemic wrongdoing, or large-scale community harm.

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is consistently honored by Best Lawyers®, Best Law Firms®, Daily Journal, Lawdragon, Benchmark Litigation, and other leading legal authorities. With more than $3 billion recovered for clients and decades of proven trial success, the firm stands among California’s most respected litigation teams, dedicated to securing justice for individuals, families, and first responders statewide.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
  • Amputation Injury
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
  • Burn Injury
  • Car Accidents
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Class Action
  • Construction Accidents
  • Lead Paint Claims
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Public Utility Accidents
  • Railroad & Mass Transit Accidents
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spinal Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Truck Accidents
  • Wildfire Recovery and Litigation
  • Wrongful Death
Employment
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Wage & Hour Claims (FLSA)
  • Whistleblower Claims
  • Workers’ Compensation Retaliation
  • Workplace Sexual Harassment
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Executive Compensation Disputes
  • False Claims Act (qui tam)
  • Police Officers / Sheriffs’ Deputies
  • Firefighter Claims
  • First Responder Claims

Fees

  • Free Consultation

Office locations for McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP - Los Angeles

10866 Wilshire Blvd #1400, Los Angeles, CA 90024

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP - Santa Ana

217 N Main St 2nd Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP - Richmond

1160 Brickyard Cove Rd #106, Richmond, CA 94801