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

DALLAS, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, a Dallas-based litigation firm with offices in Frisco, Houston, and California, 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."

For media inquiries, please contact: Garrett McGrew, Vice President of Marketing, McCathern Law, at (214) 741-2662 or at [email protected]. 

ABOUT MCCATHERN, SHOKOUHI, EVANS

Founded in 1998, McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans has earned a reputation for excellence in delivering exceptional legal services to clients nationwide. Our firm's proven success has garnered a diverse and prestigious client base, including small businesses, high-net-worth individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and prominent organizations.

With offices in Dallas, Frisco, Houston, and Los Angeles, our leaders bring a tailored, agile approach to serving clients with efficiency and precision. At McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, we are committed to our core philosophy of "Improving People's Lives," which is reflected in our daily practice of treating clients as partners. We collaborate to resolve disputes and facilitate transactions in a strategic, cost-effective manner.

Contact Information:
McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans
Garrett McGrew
Vice President, Marketing
(214) 741-2662
[email protected]

SOURCE McCathern Law