About Matthew Sawaya
Matthew Sawaya McNicholas is an attorney based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in personal injury and employment law. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on November 25, 1997, and is currently affiliated with McNicholas & McNicholas LLP. His practice focuses on various areas, including personal injury cases, employment law, and consumer-oriented matters.
Matthew McNicholas earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation for his legal career, allowing him to effectively represent clients in complex legal matters.
His areas of expertise include personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and product liability, as well as employment law matters such as discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower actions. He has handled significant cases, including multi-million dollar verdicts against law enforcement agencies for discrimination and retaliation, demonstrating his capability in high-stakes litigation.
Throughout his career, Matthew McNicholas has been admitted to practice before several courts, including the Supreme Court of California, various U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His extensive experience in litigation, trials, negotiations, appeals, and hearings has contributed to his reputation in the legal community.
Matthew McNicholas has received professional recognition for his contributions to the legal field, including being named a Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine for nine consecutive years and being featured in the Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers in California. He is an active member of several legal associations, including the American Association for Justice and the American College Trial Lawyers, and serves as Panel Counsel for the Los Angeles Police Protective League.
