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

D Best 2025

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 […]

ARNOLD SHOKOUHI’S JOURNEY TO DALLAS FEATURED IN D CEO MAGAZINE

Arnold Shokouhi

McCathern Managing Partner Arnold Shokouhi is featured in the April issue of D CEO magazine as the subject of its recurring “Roots” feature. D CEO is the business publication of D Magazine, and its Roots articles focus on the immigration of business leaders to the North Texas region and their individual stories. The latest version […]

McCathern Celebrates 25 Years of Improving People’s Lives

25th Party

On Friday October 27th, McCathern attorneys and staff gathered at the Dallas office to celebrate the recent 25th anniversary of the founding of the firm. They were joined by numerous clients, friends and business partners, and throughout the night memories of a quarter century of legal practice were shared and celebrated. Founded on October 1st, […]

McCathern Featured on The Road to the Dallas 100™ Video Series

Dallas 101

Back in August, McCathern Partners Levi McCathern and Arnold Shokouhi were interviewed by host Daniel Litwin on behalf of MarketScale Analytics and the SMU Cox School of Business Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship as part of The Road to the Dallas 100™ series. The series showcases the stories of some of the fastest-growing privately held businesses […]

Eight McCathern Attorneys Make 2023 Texas Super Lawyers Lists

McCathern is thrilled to announce that eight attorneys from the firm’s Dallas, Frisco and Houston offices were named by Super Lawyers to the 2023 edition of its Texas Super Lawyers list: Scott Becker – Frisco Rodney Drinnon – Houston Levi McCathern – Dallas Megan Rachel – Frisco Laura Roach – Frisco Ty Sheaks – Frisco Arnold […]

Arnold Shokouhi Elected a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation

McCathern is proud to announce that Managing Partner Arnold Shokouhi was recently elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. The distinction is a recognition of Arnold’s professional achievements, commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout Texas, and his contributions to the legal profession. Each year only one-third of one […]

McCathern Attorneys Secure Jury Verdict for Client

McCathern is proud to announce another recent trial victory for a client. In this most recent matter, our client was represented by Managing Partner Arnold Shokouhi, Partner James “Jim” Sherry, and Associate Attorney Shane Eghbal, all from the firm’s Dallas office. McCathern represented the 75% owner of a recreational vehicle park located in Bryan County, […]

McCathern Law Firm Profiled in Forbes and Fortune Magazines

The December/January issues of Forbes and Fortune magazines printed for the North Texas market feature a profile of McCathern as part of a section of profiles of select Dallas law firms. The profile includes a brief history of the law firm and the thoughts of founding partners Levi McCathern, Arnold Shokouhi, Carl Evans, and Paul […]

Cannabis Law Update: Texas House Passes Medical Cannabis Reform Bills

The Texas House of Representatives this week passed three cannabis reform bills that if passed into law would decriminalize low-level possession, reduce penalties for possession of cannabis concentrates and would expand access to medical cannabis. The medical cannabis bill – HB 1535 – would greatly expand the number of Texans who would have access to […]

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McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans Announces Stephanie M. Almeter as Managing Partner of Dallas Headquarters

December 5, 2025

McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans is proud to announce the promotion of Stephanie M. Almeter to Managing Partner of the firm’s Dallas headquarters, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence. In her new role, Almeter will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Dallas office, support the continued expansion of its legal teams, and promote a unified, high-performing culture across the firm’s flagship location. She will also collaborate closely with the Managing Partners in Frisco, Houston, and Los Angeles to ensure firmwide consistency, strategic alignment, and seamless operational delivery across all markets. Almeter, who joined McCathern in 2011, is a seasoned trial attorney and leader whose practice spans business and commercial litigation, labor and employment, and more. She is widely recognized for her exceptional advocacy, creative problem-solving approach, and dedication to client service. As Managing Partner, she brings more than a decade of experience and a deep understanding of the firm’s mission of Improving People’s Lives to this pivotal leadership position. “Stephanie is an incredible leader whose professionalism, legal skill, and commitment to our team made her the clear choice for Managing Partner of our Dallas office,” said Arnold Shokouhi, Equity Partner and CEO of the firm. “Her ability to balance exceptional client results with strong interpersonal leadership will help guide the next phase of growth in our largest market. I have full confidence in her vision and in the culture she will continue to build.” As part of Almeter’s promotion, Shokouhi will transition into the role of Chief Executive Officer, where he will continue overseeing the firm’s strategic direction and operational development. McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans has experienced significant expansion since Shokouhi was named Managing Partner in 2013, growing its workforce by over 415% and increasing revenue by approximately 275%, alongside multiple successful mergers and a strengthened statewide and national presence. “I am deeply honored to step into the role of Managing Partner for our Dallas headquarters,” said Stephanie Almeter. “McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans is a firm built on integrity, collaboration, and the belief that exceptional legal work can improve people’s lives. I look forward to supporting our incredible team, fostering continued growth, and ensuring that our Dallas office remains a model of excellence within the firm and across the legal community.” The firm extends its congratulations to Almeter as she assumes this important leadership position, and to Shokouhi as he steps into his expanded role as CEO.

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McCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS SECURES $13 MILLION CIVIL RIGHTS VERDICT AGAINST CITY OF HOUSTON IN DEATH OF CHARLES PAYNE, SR.

November 25, 2025

HOUSTON, TEXAS — November 25, 2025 — A federal jury in the Southern District of Texas has delivered a sweeping $13 million verdict in favor of the family of Charles Payne Sr., finding the City of Houston liable for Payne’s death after a Houston Police Department officer—driving at high speed and not responding to an emergency—struck and killed him. The jury found that the City’s unconstitutional policies, customs, and failures in training and supervision were the direct cause of the fatal incident. The jury also determined that the officer’s conduct violated Payne’s Fourteenth Amendment right to life. Evidence presented at trial revealed that HPD routinely permitted officers to drive more than 20 mph over posted speed limits even when not responding to emergencies, a practice the City knew or should have known placed the public at serious risk. The jury concluded the City acted with deliberate indifference by allowing this dangerous pattern to persist. The jury awarded more than $7.3 million to Payne’s widow, Harriet Payne, for pecuniary loss, loss of companionship, and past and future mental anguish, with additional awards to each of Payne’s seven children for their emotional and familial losses — bringing the total recovery to $13 million. The Payne family was represented by a joint legal team led by McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans Partner Carl L. Evans, Jr., together with the Law Office of Ben Crump and its Co-Director of Litigation, Paul Grinke, and supported by McCathern attorneys Sarah E. Courtney and Asher K. Miller. Together, the team demonstrated that the City of Houston failed to implement and enforce basic safety standards regarding officer driving practices—policies that, if followed, would have prevented this tragedy. “This verdict is not just about what happened to Charles Payne—it’s about preventing it from ever happening again,” said Carl L. Evans, Jr., Partner at McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans. “The jury sent a clear message that no city is above accountability when its policies put the lives of the people it serves in danger. We are honored to stand with the Payne family and grateful that the jury recognized the truth of what happened and the depth of this family’s loss.” Charles Payne was a husband, father, and beloved member of his community. His life was cut short by a preventable act of recklessness—one that the jury found was enabled by systemic policy failures within the Houston Police Department. The verdict marks a significant step toward justice for the Payne family and reinforces the critical importance of safe, constitutional policing practices nationwide. Click here to watch the full press conference following the verdict on 11/24/25. 

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