DALLAS, TEXAS — October 2025 — McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans Partner and Chairman of the firm’s White Collar & Government Investigations practice, Daniel K. Hagood, was featured this week in a WFAA Dallas news story after a major federal health care fraud case in Dallas collapsed due to prosecutorial misconduct, including the destruction of court-ordered evidence […]
We are proud to announce that McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans has received distinguished rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, reflecting our ongoing dedication to excellence and our mission of Improving People’s Lives. Regional Tier 1 – Dallas/Fort Worth Family Law Family Law Mediation Litigation – Labor & Employment Criminal Defense: White Collar Regional Tier 2 – Dallas/Fort Worth Criminal Defense: General Practice Regional Tier 3 – Dallas/Fort Worth Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Regional Tier 3 – Houston Commercial Litigation Real Estate Law Through the firm’s merger with Daniel K. Hagood, P.C. in August 2025, we are excited to include recognitions in Criminal Defense: White Collar and Criminal Defense: General Practice, ranked in Regional Tiers 1 and 2, respectively, for Dallas/Fort Worth. These honors underscore our firm’s broad capabilities across multiple practice areas and regions—from family law and employment litigation to commercial dispute resolution and real estate. They also highlight the trust that clients and peers place in our attorneys’ strategic counsel and advocacy. At McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, our focus remains on delivering tailored legal services grounded in integrity, collaboration, and results. These rankings are a testament to the hard work of our team and our commitment to serving our clients’ best interests. Please join us in celebrating this achievement — and in looking ahead to another year of meaningful legal service and impact.
DALLAS, TEXAS — October 2025 — McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans Partner and Chairman of the firm’s White Collar & Government Investigations practice, Daniel K. Hagood, was featured this week in a WFAA Dallas news story after a major federal health care fraud case in Dallas collapsed due to prosecutorial misconduct, including the destruction of court-ordered evidence and the use of a confidential informant within a defense team’s inner circle. Hagood, who represented one of the defendants not involved in any wrongdoing related to the prosecutorial misconduct, told WFAA that the government’s actions “destroyed the prosecution’s credibility and violated core principles of justice.” He added that such conduct would have been treated far more seriously if committed by anyone outside the government and warned that the leniency shown sends a “dangerous message about accountability.” Following revelations that a federal prosecutor and a defense attorney deleted evidence, the Department of Justice dismissed all charges with prejudice, permanently clearing Hagood’s client and ending the case. To see Hagood’s interview and read more on the WFAA story, visit HERE.
