McCathern Attorneys Lead Webcasts for Venue Managers on Covid-19
May 26, 2020  | By McCathern Law

McCathern Partners Ty Sheaks and Joey Sampson were asked to lead three recent live webcasts in a series hosted by the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) to address potential liability concerns, back-to-work practices, and contractual and insurance considerations facing commercial facilities and venues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic….Read More

Laura Roach Interviewed for “The Jury’s Still Out” Web Series
May 18, 2020  | By McCathern Law

McCathern Family Law Partner Laura Roach appeared on the most recent episode of the online show “The Jury’s Still Out”, hosted by jury consultant Mary Griffitts of Trial Consulting Enterprises. The web series focuses on issues related to the law, trials and juries, with this episode specifically about family law…Read More

Adam Mehr Negotiates Film Deal for Client CJ Entertainment
May 11, 2020  | By McCathern Law

McCathern Media & Entertainment attorney Adam Mehr of the firm’s Los Angeles office has negotiated an international movie deal on behalf of his client, the Seoul, Korea-based CJ Entertainment. The project was unveiled by CJ Entertainment and the production company Square Peg on Thursday, May 7, garnering attention in the…Read More

Brett Chisum Again Named to Texas Up-And-Coming 100 List
May 6, 2020  | By McCathern Law

McCathern is proud to announce that Partner Brett M. Chisum was recently named to the Up-And-Coming 100: 2020 Texas Rising Stars List. This is the second straight year that Brett has made the exclusive list, which includes many of the best young attorneys in the state. “I am incredibly grateful…Read More

Task Force Update on Dallas Small Business Continuity Fund
May 4, 2020  | By McCathern Law

The City of Dallas recently announced it will make grants or loans available to small businesses (50 or fewer employees) to help aid the economic relief available in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for the fund are being accepted as of today, May 4, through 11:59p.m. on May 11,…Read More

Open Texas Update (Phase 1) and Summary of the Governor’s Report to Open Texas
April 30, 2020  | By McCathern Law

On April 27, 2020 Governor Abbott issued his Executive Order GA-18 relating to the expanded reopening of services as part of the safe, strategic plan to Open Texas in response to the COVID- 19 disaster. Under GA-18 and the accompanying expansive guidelines in The Governor’s Report to Open Texas, the…Read More

Ty Sheaks Named to 2020 Best Lawyers in Dallas List
April 28, 2020  | By McCathern Law

McCathern Partner Ty M. Sheaks was named to the D Magazine 2020 Best Lawyers in Dallas list, his third consecutive year to be receive the honor. Ty is again included as one of the top Business and Commercial Litigation attorneys in the Dallas region. D Magazine creates the list by…Read More

Coronavirus Task Force: COVID-19 Economic Relief Update
April 22, 2020  | By McCathern Law

*Edited April 24, 2020 to reflect updated legislation* All of us at McCathern, PLLC realize the substantial impact COVID-19 (the “Coronavirus”) is having on many of you and your businesses. As our purpose and credo is “Improving People’s Lives” we hope this update provides a brief overview of some of…Read More

Coronavirus Task Force: Letter from Estate Planning Attorney Matthew Gilpin
April 13, 2020  | By McCathern Law

McCathern partner Matthew Gilpin recently sent a letter to clients and friends of the firm about several ways that estate planning is of particular importance during the Coronavirus outbreak and some of the ways that he can assist families during this challenging and at times confusing period of time. We…Read More

McCathern Profiled in Local Profile Magazine’s Family Law Issue
March 31, 2020  | By McCathern Law

The McCathern Family Law practice was featured in the April issue of Local Profile magazine, a monthly publication focused on the vibrant culture of Collin County, one of the fastest growing regions in Texas and the United States as a whole. The firm’s Frisco office, where the family law team…Read More

McCathern Launches Coronavirus Legal Task Force
March 28, 2020  | By McCathern Law

The challenging circumstances of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic can require specialized legal expertise. In order to best assist clients, McCathern has assembled a rapid response team from its many practice groups to handle legal matters specifically related to this outbreak and its collateral effects. Please contact any of our offices…Read More

Five McCathern Attorneys Make 2020 Super Lawyers Texas Rising Stars List
March 12, 2020  | By McCathern Law

McCathern is proud to announce that five attorneys from the firm’s Dallas office have been named by Super Lawyers as Texas Rising Stars for 2020: Arnold Shokouhi – Managing Partner Brett M. Chisum – Partner Jesse Hoffman – Partner Justin N. Bryan – Partner Stephanie M. Almeter – Partner Rising…Read More

Entertainment Lawyer Adam Mehr Joins McCathern Los Angeles Office
March 3, 2020  | By McCathern Law

In a groundbreaking move, McCathern recently added experienced entertainment attorney Adam R. Mehr to its Los Angeles office and launched a Media & Entertainment Law practice to its long list of legal specialties. Adam joins McCathern as a partner and brings over two decades of industry experience working with a…Read More

Ty Sheaks and Joey Sampson to Speak at AVSS 2020
February 24, 2020  | By McCathern Law

McCathern partners Ty Sheaks and Joey Sampson will be presenting as the faculty legal advisors at the annual Academy for Venue Safety & Security (AVSS). The AVSS, which takes place this year at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel from March 1 – March 5, is a dynamic two-year school designed…Read More

Erin Clegg Passes Texas Board of Legal Specialization for Family Law
January 29, 2020  | By McCathern Law

McCathern is proud to announce that attorney Erin R. Clegg recently passed the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for Family Law. Ms. Clegg joins McCathern Partner Scott Becker as the second attorney at the firm with this designation for the family law practice, and the accomplishment is a sign of…Read More