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McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS ANNOUNCES 15 ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® 2027 AND BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA

August 20, 2026

Pictured L to R are honorees Levi G. McCathern, II, Arnold Shokouhi, Stephanie M. Almeter, Scott J. Becker, Rodney Drinnon, Daniel K. Hagood, Megan Rachel, Laura Roach, Joseph Sampson, Danielle Chester, Shane Eghbal, Kristin M. Gilligan, Kylie Peebles, Michael Ricchi, and Eric Utermohlen. McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, a Dallas-based litigation firm with offices in Frisco, Houston, and California, today announced that nine of its Partners have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 edition, and six Partners and Associates have been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers is regarded as one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Inclusion is based entirely on evaluations from other lawyers, and attorneys are not permitted to pay for consideration. The following McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027: Levi G. McCathern, II – Litigation – Labor and Employment; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants Arnold Shokouhi – Commercial Litigation Stephanie M. Almeter – Litigation – Labor and Employment Scott J. Becker – Family Law; Family Law Mediation Rodney Drinnon – Commercial Litigation Daniel K. Hagood – Criminal Defense – General Practice; Criminal Defense – White Collar Megan Rachel – Family Law; Family Law Arbitration; Family Law Mediation Laura Roach – Family Law; Family Law Arbitration; Family Law Mediation, named 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” Joseph Sampson – Commercial Litigation The following McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans attorneys were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America: Danielle Chester – Insurance Law; Commercial Litigation Shane Eghbal – Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Litigation – Labor and Employment Kristin M. Gilligan – Commercial Litigation; Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Kylie Peebles – Family Law; Family Law Arbitration; Family Law Mediation Michael Ricchi – Family Law; Commercial Litigation; Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation Eric Utermohlen – Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Real Estate “These recognitions reflect the caliber of legal talent we’ve built at this firm, from our founding partners to our newest associates,” said Arnold Shokouhi, CEO and Partner of McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans. “Excellence has always been the standard here, and it shows in results like these. But we’re not slowing down. The growth we’ve seen recently, in our people, our practice areas, and our footprint, is just the beginning of what this firm is building toward.”

MCCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS NAMED TO THE 2026 INC. 5000 LIST OF AMERICA’S FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES

August 11, 2026

McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, a leading Texas-based law firm, today announced its inclusion on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the nation’s most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The firm ranked No. 3,137 on this year’s list, marking a significant milestone in its continued growth and expansion. The Inc. 5000 recognition reflects a period of sustained transformation for the firm. In the last 12 years, McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans has grown its workforce by more than 415% and increased revenue by approximately 275%, while completing multiple successful mergers and strengthening its presence across Texas and nationally. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and vision of our entire team,” said Arnold Shokouhi, CEO and Partner at McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans. “Our growth has never been about numbers alone — it’s about building a firm that delivers exceptional results for our clients while creating opportunities for our people. Being named to the Inc. 5000 alongside the nation’s most dynamic companies is an incredible honor, and it reflects the trajectory we’ve built together over the last few years.” At the heart of that growth is the firm’s mission: improving people’s lives. McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans believes that mission is only possible through the trust earned from its employees, clients, and the judges and opposing counsel before whom the firm appears daily. That trust, built case by case and relationship by relationship, is what the firm credits as the true foundation of its growth. This latest honor builds on a string of recent recognitions for the firm. In 2025, McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans was named one of the SMU Cox Dallas 100™ Fastest-Growing Companies by the SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship, ranking 62nd on the 2025 list. That recognition highlighted a transformational year for the firm, marked by significant expansion, strategic mergers, and a 30% increase in team size in 2025 alone — growth driven in large part by the firm’s recruitment and retention efforts. Today, McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans continues to expand its footprint across Texas and California, broadening its depth of service across more than 30 practice areas, including commercial litigation, employment law, family law, white collar & government investigations, media & entertainment, real estate, and more. For media inquiries, please contact: Garrett McGrew, Vice President of Marketing, McCathern Law, at (214) 741-2662 or at marketing@mccathernlaw.com.

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McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS ANNOUNCES 15 ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® 2027 AND BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA

MCCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS NAMED TO THE 2026 INC. 5000 LIST OF AMERICA’S FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES

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