Arnold Shokouhi

Arnold Shokouhi is a CEO and partner at McCathern, PLLC and represents businesses in complex commercial disputes across multiple industries, with particular experience involving banking, director and officer liability, health care law, entertainment, employment, and securities matters. He handles high-stakes litigation for companies ranging from smaller enterprises to major corporations. His transactional background helps him evaluate complicated business relationships, financial structures, and contractual issues when disputes arise. He approaches each matter with detailed preparation, strategic analysis, and focused advocacy for clients.

Arnold earned his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law, where he completed a certificate of concentration in corporate law. He earned his B.B.A. in Financial Consulting from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. He is licensed in Texas, California, and New York. He is also admitted to all US District Courts in Texas and California, supporting his multistate commercial litigation practice and federal court representation legal matters.

Arnold has played important roles in multimillion-dollar disputes involving large corporations and complex commercial relationships. He served as lead counsel for Cowboys Stadium, L.P. in litigation involving highly publicized suite disputes at Cowboys Stadium. His experience includes both transactional and contested matters, allowing him to assess business risks from several perspectives. He also handles employment litigation and disputes involving financial institutions, corporate officers, healthcare organizations, and other commercial clients effectively.

Arnold Shokouhi has earned recognition for business litigation and professional leadership. He was selected to the 2025 Dallas 500 and has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list for Business Litigation. He has also received recognition from D Magazine and Texas Lawyer. He is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and maintains memberships in banking, litigation management, and local bar organizations, reflecting sustained involvement in the legal profession.

Law Office Affiliations

• CEO & Partner, McCathern, PLLC
• Member, Mortgage Banking Association
• Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, Dallas Young Lawyers Association
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• California
• Texas

Education

• Michigan State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business
  BBA in Financial Consulting

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