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PARTNER JIM SHERRY ARGUES BEFORE THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT

It is an exceptional honor to appear before the Texas Supreme Court, and on October 8th, McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans Partner Jim Sherry had that privilege. Representing both his client and our firm with distinction, Jim argued before the highest court in Texas — a milestone moment in the career of any appellate attorney. Jim appeared […]

DALLAS-BASED ATTORNEY KEVIN KOUDELKA AND HIS LAW FIRM MERGE WITH MCCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS

Dallas, TX – 10/1/25 – McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans (McCathern PLLC) is proud to announce a merger that brings attorney Kevin Koudelka and his law firm into the firm’s expanding practice. Koudelka is a veteran trial lawyer whose work spans complex construction litigation, catastrophic personal injury, product liability, commercial disputes, and aviation. He has represented clients […]

23 McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED BY TEXAS SUPER LAWYERS FOR 2025

L to R: Joey Sampson, Scott J. Becker, Daniel K. Hagood, Megan R. Rachel, Laura B. Roach, Rodney Drinnon, Justin Bryan, Marie Briner, Stephanie M. Almeter, Jesse Showalter, Arnold Shokouhi, Levi G. McCathern, II, Carl L. Evans, Jr., Jennifer L. Falk, Alexandra Hunt, Eric Utermohlen, Ronald Wright, Shane Eghbal, Kylie Peebles, Michael Ricchi, Ty Sheaks, […]

McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS PROMOTES DAVID L. CLARK TO PARTNER AND DANIELLE L. CHESTER TO SENIOR ASSOCIATE IN HOUSTON OFFICE

McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans is proud to announce two key attorney promotions in its Houston office. David L. Clark has been elevated to Partner, and Danielle L. Chester has been promoted to Senior Associate. Both attorneys joined McCathern’s Houston office in 2022 and have quickly established themselves as integral members of the team, providing exceptional legal […]

17 ATTORNEYS FROM McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS RECOGNIZED AS THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA AND BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH IN AMERICA

L to R: Joseph Sampson, Scott J. Becker, Daniel K. Hagood, Megan Rachel, Laura Roach, Rodney Drinnon, Stephanie Almeter, Brandon Paine, Arnold Shokouhi, Levi G. McCathern, II, Eric Utermohlen, Ronald Wright, Michael Ricchi, Shane Eghbal, Kylie Peebles, Kristin Hecker, Danielle Chester McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans law firm announced today the 17 attorneys recognized as The Best […]

DANIEL K. HAGOOD P.C. MERGES WITH McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS TO LAUNCH WHITE COLLAR & GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS PRACTICE

Dallas, TX – 8/4/2025 – We are proud to announce the merger of Daniel K. Hagood P.C., a highly respected Dallas-based practice, with McCathern, Shoukouhi, Evans (McCathern PLLC). Known for excellence in white collar and criminal defense, the addition of Mr. Hagood and his team marks the launch of our new White Collar & Government […]

SCOTUS RULING MAY REVIVE KEY EMPLOYMENT RULES | WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW

On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc. that significantly limits the reach of nationwide injunctions, a ruling that could have major implications for employers across the country. The Court held that federal courts likely overstep their authority when blocking rules or policies nationwide, unless the relief […]

McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS LAW FIRM REPRESENTS 73 INDIVIDUALS AGAINST COINBASE, INC.

Evan Selik of McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans Law Firm is representing 73 individuals in a class action that was compelled to arbitration. The Claimants allege that Coinbase is able to manipulate and trade on their consumer’s account without the consumer’s knowledge or consent. They also allege that Coinbase represents that their platform is safe for maintaining […]

McCATHERN SHOKOUHI EVANS ATTORNEY’S NAMED TO D MAGAZINE’S 2025 BEST LAWYER’S LIST

McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans is proud to announce that Managing Director and Partner Arnold Shokouhi, Family Law Partner Laura Roach, and Dallas Partner Stephanie M. Almeter have been recognized in D Magazine’s 2025 Best Lawyers list. This exclusive list honors the top attorneys in Dallas, as selected by their peers. To compile the list, D Magazine […]

McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS LAW FIRM WINS APPEAL FOR FAMILY OF HOUSTON MAN KILLED BY HPD OFFICER IN HIGH-SPEED VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2021

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an opinion on April 3, 2025, allowing the family of Charles Payne Sr. to proceed with a civil lawsuit against the City of Houston after Payne was killed by a speeding Houston Police Department Officer, Christopher Cabrera, on December 26, 2021. The Court of Appeals rejected the City’s attempt to dismiss the case on […]

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.

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