Samuel J. King -

Samuel J. King

Partner

Biography

Samuel J. King is a partner at McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans. Sam is an experienced civil litigator and trial lawyer. Based in the firm’s Frisco office, Sam represents businesses, insurers, and individuals in complex civil litigation across Texas. His practice focuses on high-exposure personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and property loss disputes. He represents clients through every stage of litigation, from pre-suit investigation and discovery through mediation and trial.

Sam was born and raised in Dallas County. He graduated from Irving’s MacArthur High School in 1991. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech University in 1997 and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center in 2000. Sam has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 2000 and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. He is a member of the Texas Bar College, an honorary society recognizing commitment to continuing legal education and professional excellence.

Select Cases and Transactions

Plaintiff:

Represented individuals and business entities in commercial, personal injury, and subrogation matters across the United States.
Represented a California business in a successful arbitration against a prominent Dallas-area construction company.
Appearing pro hac vice, obtained a favorable award for an insurance client in a subrogation matter involving a structure fire in Gallup, New Mexico.
Secured favorable outcomes in subrogation actions brought against defendants in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Obtained a favorable arbitration award in Dallas County on behalf of an injured claimant in a work-injury dispute against a national office-supply chain.

Defense:

Defended and resolved hundreds of personal-injury claims across Texas.
Obtained summary judgment and a full dismissal for a national retail client in a high- exposure premises-liability case in Dallas County.
Obtained summary judgment in a complex construction-site injury case involving multimillion-dollar exposure, securing full dismissal on behalf of a general contractor in Tarrant County.
Successfully defended a family-owned business in Mesquite, Texas, securing dismissal of a high-exposure personal-injury claim.
Obtained full dismissals of tort claims against large commercial defendants in Highland Park and Forney, Texas.

Awards and Associations

Location

FRISCO

One Cowboys Way
Suite 175
Frisco, Texas 75034

Practice Areas

Education

Juris Doctor (2000)

Bachelor of Arts (1997)

MCCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS LAUNCHES DEBUT PODCAST, “THE LAW BEHIND THE HEADLINES”

July 20, 2026

McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans (McCathern PLLC) law firm launched its debut podcast “The Law Behind the Headlines.” Hosted by attorneys Levi McCathern, Arnold Shokouhi, and Carl Evans, the podcast breaks down the legal dimensions of the biggest, most talked-about stories in the news cycle. Listen to the first episode of “The Law Behind the Headlines” HERE “The Law Behind the Headlines” showcases a rare glimpse into the mindset behind the world’s most famous legal cases. The podcast isn’t your average legal content – episodes feature hot-topic legal commentary, along with expertise and genuine laughs from the firm’s three equity partners and a mix of future guests who will add their own spin to the conversation. “The law shouldn’t feel like a locked room only lawyers can enter. With ‘The Law Behind the Headlines,’ we’re handing everyone the key — breaking down the cases making news in a way that actually makes sense,” said Levi McCathern. “Our firm has been part of this legal community for 28 years, and since Carl and I joined Levi in 2012, we’ve built a practice — and a friendship — around exactly these kinds of conversations,” said Arnold Shokouhi. “This podcast is our chance to bring people into the discussions we’re already having, minus the legal jargon.” “Some of the biggest headlines start with a legal question nobody’s answering clearly. We wanted to fix that — and have some fun doing it,” said Carl Evans. The first four episodes include an introduction to the three partners — how they met and their years of friendship; a “legal mythbusters” segment tackling common misconceptions (no, those text messages don’t just disappear because you delete them); and a deep dive into the Jeffrey Epstein case and the legal truth behind the headlines. Listeners will also get to know Arnold Shokouhi’s remarkable personal journey — from escaping Iran as a child to becoming an owner of a quickly growing law firm. Future episodes will feature special guests, including criminal law attorneys sharing real examples from cases they’ve worked on, along with leaders in their fields weighing in on today’s hot topics. Each conversation promises to be as exciting as it is informative. For more information on timing of future episodes, visit McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans on Instagram. MEET THE HOSTS: About Levi McCathern: Founding Partner Levi McCathern is a trusted advocate for those confronting some of the most complex and high-stakes legal battles. Known for his ability to correct injustice, Levi has built a reputation as the attorney celebrities, athletes, musicians, and top business leaders turn to when faced with critical challenges. Whether defending high-profile clients or guiding companies through commercial disputes, Levi specializes in partnering with influential individuals and organizations who have been targeted or wronged, using his expertise to restore balance and protect their interests. His strategic insight, combined with an unwavering commitment to his clients, embodies the core mission of McCathern , Shokouhi, Evans: Improving People’s Lives. About Arnold Shokouhi: Arnold Shokouhi is an equity owner, CEO and Partner for McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans. Arnold’s multi-state practice focuses on complex commercial disputes across a broad range of industries, with a particular focus on banking, director and officer liability, health care, and entertainment industries. As Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Arnold has spearheaded the firm’s expansion by opening offices in Houston, Los Angeles, and Frisco. He has worked closely with the management of the firm to expand the vision and brand of McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans by increasing practice sections that have a synergy with the firm’s existing business. About Carl Evans: Carl Evans is an equity owner and Executive Partner in the McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans law firm and he practices in the areas of non-subscriber employer defense, trucking, liquor liability, employment, commercial, construction, subrogation, tort and insurance litigation. He has an extensive litigation and trial background, having tried numerous cases in state and federal courts. Carl has also obtained defense verdicts in arbitrations involving claims of fraud, negligence, breach of contract and breach of warranty. Additionally, he has successfully represented numerous clients in summary judgment motions that have included claims for bad faith, fraud, negligence, premises liability, breach of contract, and breach of warranty.