About McCathern, PLLC

McCathern, PLLC is a nationally respected, full-service law firm recognized for sharp legal insight and efficient dispute resolution. Founded in 1998, the firm has built a strong reputation through disciplined preparation, innovative strategy, and results-driven advocacy across complex litigation, regulatory matters, and high-value business disputes.

McCathern, PLLC blends large-firm experience with the agility of a modern practice, allowing sophisticated legal solutions without unnecessary complexity. With offices in Dallas, Frisco, Houston, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica, attorneys deliver strategic guidance informed by deep industry knowledge and practical business judgment.

McCathern, PLLC offers comprehensive representation across a wide range of practice areas, including business and commercial litigation, white collar and government investigations, family law, personal injury, appellate litigation, intellectual property, insurance defense, construction litigation, and corporate services supporting emerging and established enterprises.

McCathern, PLLC has earned consistent recognition for excellence and growth, including Best Law Firms® rankings and inclusion among the SMU Cox Dallas 100™ Fastest-Growing Companies. Courtroom successes include multimillion-dollar jury verdicts, precedent-setting civil rights outcomes, and favorable resolutions in complex state and federal matters.

McCathern, PLLC emphasizes ethical advocacy, confidentiality, and meticulous preparation in every engagement. Legal strategies are developed through careful analysis, proactive communication, and attention to evolving risks, ensuring alignment with client priorities while adapting efficiently to changing legal and business conditions.

McCathern, PLLC continues to expand through strategic leadership appointments and targeted mergers that strengthen core capabilities. Guided by a mission to Improve People’s Lives, the firm remains committed to delivering high-quality legal counsel defined by integrity, innovation, and consistently strong results.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Banking & Mortgage
  • Commercial Trucking
  • Corporate Services
  • Health Care
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Oil & Gas
  • Restaurant & Hospitality
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
  • Premises Defect
  • Defective Products
  • Work-Related Injuries
  • Medical Malpractice
Criminal Defense
  • DWI-DUI
  • Alcohol
  • Drugs
  • Assault And Battery
  • Theft And Robbery
  • Weapons Offenses
  • White Collar & Government Investigations
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Business & Commercial Litigation
  • Casualty & Bad Faith Defense
  • Construction Litigation
  • Directors & Officers Liability
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Large Loss Subrogation
  • Liquor Liability
  • Personal Injuries
  • Well Blowouts
  • Wellhead, Casing, Downhole And Reservoir Damage Claims
  • Lost And Delayed Production Claims
  • Property Damages And Ownership Disputes
  • Title Disputes, Mineral Lease Disputes, Royalty Valuation Disputes And Production Royalty Audits
  • Contract Disputes, Including Indemnity Claims
  • Insurance Disputes
  • Transportation Claims For Damages
  • Environmental Claims
  • Claims Regarding Product Sales And Marketing Contracts
  • Enforcement And Defense Of U.S. And Foreign Maritime Lien Transactions
  • Environmental Claims
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Wrongful Discharge
Employment Law
  • Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 And 42 U.S.C. §1981, As Amended By The Civil Rights Act Of 1991
  • The Age Discrimination In Employment Act
  • The Americans With Disabilities Act
  • The Equal Pay Act
  • The Family And Medical Leave Act
  • Affirmative Action Requirements Under Executive Order 11246
  • Constitutional Claims Under 42 U.S.C. §1983
  • All Local, State, And Federal Civil Rights, Antidiscrimination, And Employment Statutes
  • Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, And Non-Disclosure Agreements
  • ERISA & Non-Subscription
Estate Planning
  • Writing Wills And Trusts For Effective Property Management
  • Creating A Clear Division Of Assets
  • Delegating A Guardian For Minor Children
  • Coordinating Beneficiaries For Investment Accounts And Insurance
  • Powers Of Attorney
  • Medical Powers Of Attorney
  • Trustee Provisions
  • Living Wills
  • Healthcare Releases
  • Guardianship
  • Probate Law
Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody & Parenting Time Disputes
  • Child Support
  • Complex Property Division
  • Paternity Determinations
  • Premarital And Post-Marital Agreements
  • Enforcement Or Modification Of Orders
  • Adoption
Intellectual Property
  • Patents
  • Technologies
  • Trademarks And Copyrights
Real Estate Transactions
  • Land Development
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Environmental Issues
  • Title Issues

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for McCathern, PLLC

McCathern, PLLC - Dallas

4514 Cole Ave, Dallas, TX 75205

McCathern, PLLC - Santa Monica

233 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

McCathern, PLLC - Houston

2000 W Loop S i850, Houston, TX 77027

McCathern, PLLC - Frisco

1 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034

McCathern, PLLC - Dallas

3710 Rawlins St, Dallas, TX 75219