Matthew McNicholas
Partner
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP
As panel counsel to the Los Angeles Police Protective League and the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Matthew McNicholas is Southern California’s go-to employment attorney for first responders who have faced discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at work. McNicholas secured over $27 million in employment resolutions in 2024 alone, standing as the leading advocate for law enforcement professionals committed to eradicating misconduct within their departments.
McNicholas is currently lead counsel in a matter representing over 300 employees from LA County Probation in a mass failure to accommodate action, reinforcing his reputation as the attorney first responders turn to when their rights are violated. Additionally, in the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire, McNicholas is representing two dozen first responders.
