Patrick McNicholas

Partner
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP
Personal Injury

Patrick McNicholas is a partner at McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, where he has become one of Southern California’s most influential trial lawyers in personal injury and mass torts. His work has resulted in historic settlements and reshaped public policy. McNicholas has been a leader in wildfire litigation against utility companies, securing hundreds of millions for victims. His efforts spurred crucial safety measures, including burying power lines, and helped pass state legislation exempting victims’ settlements from taxes. He was also lead counsel in a landmark $4-billion settlement against a county for the systemic abuse of more than 7,000 juveniles. His career highlights include securing substantial settlements for mass shooting victims and achieving a landmark labor ruling against major retailers’ scheduling practices.