Patrick McNicholas

Patrick McNicholas: Experienced Catastrophic Injury and Civil Rights Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Patrick McNicholas is a distinguished attorney with over 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer dedicated to representing victims in catastrophic injury, product liability, sexual assault, civil rights, and aviation disaster matters. Recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® and Southern California Super Lawyers, McNicholas is a leader in his field, recognized for his expertise in Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Practice Areas

• Catastrophic Injury
• Product Liability
• Sexual Assault
• Civil Rights Law
• Airline Accidents and Aviation Disasters

Education & Credentials

Firms:
McNicholas & McNicholas LLP
Affiliations:
Firm of the Year Award by Southern California Awards, 2019-2023
Board Member for Urban Compass, an organization he co-founded that provides a continuum of stability and support through education to kids living in the inner city.
Languages:
All major languages taught at his alma mater, University of San Francisco.

Bio

With a passion for helping those who have been wronged, McNicholas has tried and settled numerous noteworthy cases, including the $44 million settlement for air crash victims, the $10.8 million jury verdict awarded to a minor molested by a school teacher, and the $6 million settlement on behalf of a family for their father’s death while working in an MTA tunnel.

Notable Achievements

• Civil Rights Law: Recognized in Best Attorney USA, 2016-present
  Employment Law - Individuals: Recognized in U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, 2019-2023
  Litigation - Labor and Employment: Recognized in Best Attorney USA, 2018-present
  Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs: Recognized in Southern California Awards, 2019-2023
  Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs: Recognized in U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, 2017-present
  Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs: Recognized in Best Attorney USA, 2016-present

Educational Background

McNicholas graduated from the University of San Francisco, where he served as Student Body President. He interned with the White House prior to law school and has taught Trial Advocacy at Whittier College School of Law.

Universities:
The University of San Francisco

Current Affiliations

• Firm: McNicholas & McNicholas LLP
  Board Member: Urban Compass, an organization he co-founded providing a continuum of stability and support through education to kids living in the inner city.