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Patrick 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 Patrick McNicholas

With more than 25 years’ experience as a trial lawyer, Partner Patrick McNicholas exclusively represents victims in catastrophic injury, product liability, sexual assault and other consumer-oriented matters, such as civil rights and aviation disasters.

Mr. McNicholas has tried and settled numerous noteworthy cases, including a $44 million settlement for air crash victims, a $10.8 million jury verdict awarded to a minor molested by a school teacher, a $10 million jury verdict to a construction worker who suffered a compound femur fracture, a $6 million settlement on behalf of a family for the death of their father while working in an MTA tunnel, and many more.

Mr. McNicholas has authored a multitude of articles on various topics from the “Effective Use of Your Expert Witnesses” to “Preparing an Employment Case for Trial.” He serves on the Board of Directors for Urban Compass, an organization he co-founded that works tirelessly to provide a continuum of stability and support through education for kids living in the inner city.

Among his scholarly endeavors, Mr. McNicholas served as Student Body President at his alma mater, University of San Francisco, and was an intern with the White House prior to law school. Mr. McNicholas has also been a guest lecturer at Pepperdine University and has taught Trial Advocacy at Whittier College School of Law.

Credentials

Education

  • University of the Pacific

    — · 1986

  • University of San Francisco

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  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

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

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — U.S. News – Best Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — “Best Law Firms”

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Southern California Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Lawyers

    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 Patrick McNicholas practice?

    Patrick McNicholas focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

  • Where is Patrick McNicholas located?

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

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