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John P. McNicholas represents clients in Los Angeles, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

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About John P. McNicholas

Founding Partner John McNicholas has more than five decades of experience representing plaintiffs in the areas of catastrophic personal injury, employment law, class actions, sexual abuse and other consumer-oriented matters. He is a recognized leader with more than 150 jury verdicts and 20 reported appellate decisions in copyright infringement, breach of contract, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and aviation cases.

Mr. McNicholas has obtained millions in verdicts and settlements. His clients include the Vatican, Ronald Isley of the Isley Brothers, former U.S. Congressman Andrew J. Hinshaw, Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, former L.A. Dodger pitcher Carlos Lopez and the late movie mogul King Vidor.

Among his many notable contributions to the legal community, Mr. McNicholas is a frequent lecturer and panelist on litigation procedure, evidence and related trial subjects for programs sponsored by the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and other trial bar associations.

He also served as Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy at Loyola Law School, where he received the prestigious Board of Governor’s Award for outstanding contributions to society, the practice of law and service to the school. In 2009, he received honorary membership in Loyola Law School’s chapter of the Order of the Coif, a national legal honor society.

Credentials

Education

  • Loyola Marymount University

    — · 1963

  • University of California - Los Angeles

Recognition

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  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates – Los Angeles Chapter’s First Civility Award

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates Civility Award

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Loyola Law School’s Board of Governor’s Award

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Daily Journal

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Most Influential Attorneys in California

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Southern California Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Counsel Edition Top Attorneys in Business Litigation

    2026

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McNicholas & McNicholas LLP

10866 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400

Los Angeles, California 10866

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  • What areas of law does John P. McNicholas practice?

    John P. McNicholas focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

  • Where is John P. McNicholas located?

    John P. McNicholas primarily serves clients in Los Angeles, California, with an office at 10866 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400.

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