McCathern - Dallas, TX
McCathern is a premier Dallas-based trial and transaction firm driven by the mission of Improving People's Lives, delivering elite representation across business litigation, employment law, commercial real estate, and catastrophic injury defense.
Full-Service Trial and Transactional Counsel in Dallas, Texas
Founded on October 1, 1998, by renowned civil trial attorney Levi G. McCathern II, McCathern (now McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans) has grown from a specialized boutique in Deep Ellum into a prestigious multi-office law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Operating with additional locations in Frisco, Houston, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica, the firm is guided by a singular, powerful core philosophy: Improving People's Lives. Managing partner Arnold Shokouhi alongside partner Carl Evans have helped steer the practice to national stature, representing prominent organizations such as the Dallas Cowboys Football Club, Fortune 500 enterprises, high-profile executives, and everyday Texans facing complex legal disputes.
Strategic Business Litigation and Corporate Advisory
Commercial conflicts require sharp strategic insight and courtroom readiness. As respected business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the attorneys at McCathern represent corporate entities, entrepreneurs, and partnerships in high-stakes disputes. When an organization must hire a lawyer to protect enterprise value, McCathern provides tenacious advocacy across breach of contract claims, partnership disputes, shareholder oppression actions, unfair competition claims, and complex commercial fraud. Furthermore, their experienced commercial real estate lawyers assist developers, property owners, and institutional investors in handling real estate litigation, title disputes, construction defect claims, and commercial lease disagreements throughout North Texas.
High-Stakes Employment and Labor Law Advocacy
Employment disputes can jeopardize corporate reputations and executive careers. Serving as accomplished employment and labor lawyers, McCathern provides comprehensive counsel to employers, corporate boards, and executives. Founding partner Levi McCathern holds dual Board Certifications in Civil Trial Law and Labor and Employment Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a rare distinction held by fewer than thirty attorneys in Texas. The firm regularly defends businesses and management in wrongful termination allegations, workplace discrimination disputes, non-compete enforcement, wage and hour claims, and executive compensation negotiations.
Catastrophic Accident and Wrongful Death Defense
In the courtroom, high-stakes exposure demands seasoned trial advocacy. Operating as seasoned accident and injury lawyers and truck accident lawyers, McCathern has developed an extraordinary reputation for defending complex non-subscriber personal injury claims, commercial transportation accidents, and catastrophic industrial losses. When businesses or individuals need an attorney urgently to manage catastrophic liability claims or fatal accident allegations requiring wrongful death lawyers, the firm deploys swift response teams and rigorous accident reconstruction strategies to protect client interests and limit exposures.
Why Clients Choose McCathern
Clients choose McCathern for their exceptional trial reputation, business acumen, and dedication to client service. Core strengths include:
- Proven Trial Record: Led by Board Certified litigators recognized in Super Lawyers for more than twenty years and voted Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine annually since 2014.
- Counsel to Industry Leaders: Longstanding outside counsel to premier sports franchises, high-net-worth families, and major corporate leaders.
- Multi-Jurisdictional Reach: Seamlessly handling state and federal cases across Texas, California, and throughout the nation.
- Collaborative Fee Options: Offering customized hourly rates, structured retainers, flat fees, and contingency fee options depending on the legal matter.
Whether you need to find an attorney to defend against complex litigation or structure an essential commercial deal, contact McCathern in Dallas to schedule your consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the prestigious Uptown Dallas / Oak Lawn area, situated within minutes of the peaceful Turtle Creek Park.
Building Location
This office is located on the top floor of the Regency building (formerly Regency Plaza), a high-quality 16-story Class A office tower featuring on-site amenities and a spacious lobby.
Parking Details
Visitor parking is available in the underground parking garage with its entrance located on Welborn Street.
Public Transit
Served by DART Route 23 (Swmd/Parkland Station); nearest stop is at Oak Lawn @ Lemmon.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the renovated lobby of the 16-story Regency tower, proceed past the 24/7 security or receptionist desk, and take the passenger elevators up to the 16th floor to locate Suite 1600.