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McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS EARNS NINE REGIONAL RANKINGS IN THE 2027 EDITION OF BEST LAW FIRMS®

November 3, 2026

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.

McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS ATTORNEYS NAMED TO 2026 TEXAS SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS LISTS

September 22, 2026

Pictured left to right: Rodney Drinnon, Kylie Peebles, Ronald Wright, Alexis Fowler, Alexandra Hunt, Shane Eghbal, Kristin M. Gilligan, Michael Ricchi, Stephanie M. Almeter, Carl L. Evans, Jr., Levi G. McCathern, II, Arnold Shokouhi, Laura B. Roach, Jennifer L. Falk, Ty Sheaks, Megan R. Rachel, Marie Briner, Joey Sampson, Justin Bryan, Jesse Showalter, and Scott J. Becker. Not pictured: Daniel K. Hagood and Eric Utermohlen. McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans is proud to announce that 14 of the firm’s Partners have been recognized as Super Lawyers and 8 Partners and Attorneys have been honored as Rising Stars for 2026. The attorneys recognized represent McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans’ three Dallas offices, Frisco, and Houston offices, underscoring the firm’s statewide strength across multiple practice areas. Each year, Super Lawyers selects attorneys for its state-by-state lists through a patented multiphase process that combines peer nominations, peer evaluations, and independent research. The objective of the selection process is “to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.” Only 5% of attorneys are selected to the Super Lawyers list and just 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list. McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans 2026 Texas Super Lawyers Levi G. McCathern, II (Dallas) – 21st year recognized Arnold Shokouhi (Dallas) – 4th year on the Super Lawyers list; previously recognized on Rising Stars for 9 years Carl L. Evans, Jr. (Dallas) – 3rd year recognized Scott J. Becker (Frisco) – 5th year recognized Marie Briner (Dallas) – 7th year on the Super Lawyers list; previously recognized on Rising Stars for 1 year Justin Bryan (Dallas) – 2nd year on the Super Lawyers list; previously recognized on Rising Stars for 5 years Rodney Drinnon (Houston) – 7th year recognized Jennifer L. Falk (Dallas) – 3rd year recognized Daniel K. Hagood (Dallas) – 24th consecutive year recognized Megan R. Rachel (Frisco) – 4th year recognized Laura B. Roach (Frisco) – 14th year on the Super Lawyers list; Texas Top 100, Dallas/Fort Worth Top 100, Texas Top 50 Women; previously recognized on Rising Stars for 1 year Joey Sampson (Dallas) – 3rd year on the Super Lawyers list; previously recognized on Rising Stars for 2 years Ty Sheaks (Frisco) – 8th year on the Super Lawyers list; previously recognized on Rising Stars for 2 years Ronald Wright (Houston) – 7th year recognized Levi McCathern has now been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list for 19 consecutive years and 21 years overall. Daniel K. Hagood appears on the list for the 24th consecutive year. Laura Roach was named for the fourth consecutive year to the Dallas/Fort Worth Top 100 Super Lawyers and Texas Top 50 Women Super Lawyers lists, and was again included on the Texas Top 100 Super Lawyers list. Scott J. Becker marks his fifth year as a Texas Super Lawyer. McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans 2026 Texas Rising Stars Stephanie M. Almeter (Dallas) – 10th year recognized Shane Eghbal (Dallas) – 3rd year recognized Kristin M. Gilligan (Dallas) – 2nd year recognized Alexandra Hunt (Dallas) – 7th year recognized Kylie Peebles (Frisco) – 3rd year recognized Michael Ricchi (Frisco) – 3rd year recognized Jesse Showalter (Frisco) – 5th year recognized Eric Utermohlen (Houston) – 4th year recognized To be eligible for the Rising Stars list, an attorney must be 40 years of age or younger, or have been practicing law for 10 years or fewer. “This year’s list is a strong reflection of the depth of talent across our offices,” said Arnold Shokouhi, Managing Partner. “From attorneys who have been recognized for two decades to those earning this distinction for the first time, these honors speak to the quality of work our team delivers for clients every day.” More information on the Super Lawyers selection process is available at www.superlawyers.com.

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McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS EARNS NINE REGIONAL RANKINGS IN THE 2027 EDITION OF BEST LAW FIRMS®

McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS ATTORNEYS NAMED TO 2026 TEXAS SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS LISTS

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