McCathern Welcomes Civil Litigation Partner Amber James to Dallas Office

Midland-Odessa lawyer Amber James recently joined McCathern law firm as a Partner, practicing in the areas of oil and gas litigation, business litigation, creditor’s rights, personal injury, and employment law. Dallas-based law firm McCathern, PLLC is excited to announce the addition of Partner Amber James to the firm.  She joined McCathern Dallas in March 2017 […]

Report: Texas Workers’ Comp System Performs Better Than Mandatory Systems

“We need to give other states the option because competition will improve the system.” – Levi McCathern, Texas Attorney Best’s News Service via Bestwire – March 23, 2017 03:03 PM Austin, Texas – A new report claiming the Texas workers’ compensation model performs better than mandatory systems will be used by proponents to tout alternative systems […]

THE OTHER ARNOLD

Arnold Shokouhi made the journey from revolutionary Iran to Cowboys Stadium Published in 2017 Texas Rising Stars — April 2017 by Alison Macor His name is Arnold; he immigrated to the U.S. at a young age; he was a winning bodybuilding competitor. Oh, he also got a J.D. So not that Arnold. Arnold Shokouhi, 35, a banking and mortgage […]

Landmark report on workers’ comp from TPPF issued

The Association for Responsible Alternatives to Workers’ Compensation (ARAWC) is excited to bring to your attention a landmark report from the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF). Key findings include: Texas’ voluntary (nonsubscription) system has benefitted employers and employees through shorter periods of disability after accidents, fewer claim disputes, lower costs, and faster claim payouts. Competition from private sector […]

McCathern Welcomes Securities Litigation Practice Area

McCathern, PLLC is proud to announce another exciting expansion. We have increased our practice to offer legal assistance focused specifically on securities litigation. Previously, McCathern has provided services involving securities in the course of business disputes, transactions, or corporate structuring and company formation. Having shown an increase in cases relating to this area of litigation, […]

Adoption is a Journey

By Patrick J. Kelly, McCathern Family Law Attorney Adoption is a journey. In many ways it is journey that could be the most joyous and fulfilling journey a person could make. It can also be a journey fraught with delays and disappointments. Whether you’re a family seeking to adopt or a pregnant woman looking to […]

Twelve McCathern Attorneys Selected to 2017 Texas Rising Stars List

Law firm McCathern, PLLC is pleased to announce that eleven attorneys from the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named to the 2017 Texas Rising Stars list of exceptional young lawyers. McCathern’s 2017 Texas “Rising Stars” include: McCathern Dallas:  Arnold Shokouhi, Commercial Litigation & Banking Stephanie M. Almeter, Civil Litigation Brett M. Chisum, Business Litigation Farbod […]

McCathern’s Dallas Office Donates to Annual Prom Dress Drive

The McCathern Dallas office came together to collect over 20 dresses for the yearly Comerica Prom Dress Drive. During the drive, new or gently used formal dresses and accessories are collected for girls living in protective care so that they might be able to enjoy the excitement and tradition of the high school prom season.  […]

McCathern Attorney Founds Non-Profit Organization in West Virginia

You might be aware of how challenging working at a law firm can be. With billable hours, complex cases, and other urgent matters it’s hard to be motivated to do more work outside of the office. However, McCathern has many attorneys and staff who are willing to go above and beyond in their lives outside […]