McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, a Dallas-based litigation firm with offices in Frisco, Houston, and California, has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning nine regional rankings across Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. The recognitions include three Regional Tier 1 rankings, three Regional Tier 2 rankings, and two Regional Tier 3 rankings in Dallas/Fort Worth, along with one Regional Tier 3 ranking in Houston.
Best Law Firms® rankings are published by Best Lawyers® and are based on feedback from clients, lawyers, and firm leaders, along with information provided by the firms themselves. A firm becomes eligible for consideration only after its attorneys have earned individual recognition in The Best Lawyers in America®.
McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans received the following rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®:
Regional Tier 1 | Dallas/Fort Worth
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Regional Tier 2 | Dallas/Fort Worth
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Regional Tier 3 | Dallas/Fort Worth
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
Regional Tier 3 | Houston
- Commercial Litigation
This year’s results mark continued momentum for the firm. McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans moved up from Regional Tier 3 to Regional Tier 2 in Dallas/Fort Worth for Commercial Litigation and earned a new Regional Tier 3 ranking in Dallas/Fort Worth for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants. The firm also retained its Regional Tier 1 rankings in Dallas/Fort Worth for Family Law, Family Law Mediation, and Litigation – Labor and Employment.
“These rankings are a reflection of the dedication and hard work of our attorneys and staff,” said Arnold Shokouhi, CEO and Partner of McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans. “We’re incredibly proud of our team and grateful to our clients for the trust they continue to place in us.”
“Earning Tier 1 recognition again in Family Law and Family Law Mediation means a great deal to our team, because these are matters where clients are navigating some of the most important moments of their lives,” said Laura Roach, Partner at McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans. “It is a privilege to serve families across North Texas.”
The firm-level recognition follows a strong year of individual honors for McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans attorneys. In August 2026, nine of the firm’s Partners were named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027, and six Partners and Associates were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Laura Roach was also named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law Arbitration. In September 2026, 14 Partners were recognized as Texas Super Lawyers and eight Partners and Attorneys were named Texas Rising Stars.