Levi McCathern
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| Born | Perryton, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | Baylor University (BA magnum cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) Baylor University (JD) |
| Occupation | Litigation attorney |
Levi Glenn McCathern, II is an American litigation lawyer. He is founder and partner at McCathern Shokouhi Evans.
McCathern specializes in high-profile problem solving litigation. Though he is best known for his work with the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL, he has represented many high-profile clients from the sports and entertainment worlds, major corporations, and many other arenas.
He is Board Certified in labor and employment law and civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.[1][2]
Early life and education
McCathern was born in Perryton, a town in the Texas panhandle, and grew up in Snyder, Texas.
He earned his BA from Baylor University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and his law degree from the same institution in 1993. At Baylor he became a member of the Order of Barristers and served as pastor of a church in Travis, Texas.[3]
He was licensed to practice law in Texas in 1993 and became an associate with the firm Godwin & Carlton, P.C. that year. Within five years he became the firm's youngest-ever shareholder.
On October 1, 1998, he founded his own firm, McCathern Wadlington Mooty, LLP, which became known in 2012 as McCathern, PLLC.[4] In 2021 the firm was renamed McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, Grinke, PLLC to recognize the contributions of its other founding partners.[5] In 2023 the firm was renamed McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans.
Levi McCathern is currently licensed to practice in New York as well as Texas, and in the federal district courts of Arkansas.
Career
Sports
Since 1998 McCathern has represented Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, including defending Jones against a sexual assault lawsuit (which was dismissed by a judge in 2014)[6] and against a defamation lawsuit brought by a woman claiming to be Jones' daughter.[7][8] McCathern represented the Cowboys and the NFL in Super Bowl-related matters in 2011-12 and 2014-15,[9][10] and has represented many Dallas Cowboys players individually, including:
In 2023, he represented NFL Network analyst and former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin when Irvin was accused of sexual misconduct. Irvin denied the accusations,[11] no charges were ever filed, and his $100 million defamation lawsuit against the accuser and Marriott International Inc., claiming among other things that the accusation resulted in Irvin's being axed from the NFL Network's Super Bowl week coverage,[12] was settled.
In 2024 McCathern represented Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in filing an extortion lawsuit in response to false sexual assault claims. A civil court judge dismissed the claims in June 2024.[13]
With assistance from civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, McCathern represented Reggie Bush in Bush's long-running attempt to get his Heisman Trophy and [USC records back.[14] Their work resulted in the restoration of the Heisman.[15] McCathern also represented Bush in his suit against USC, the Pac-12 Conference, and the NCAA seeking compensation for their use of his Trojans-era name, image, and likeness.[16]
McCathern represented Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith when Smith lost the possessions he had kept in a storage garage to an auction,[17] and Ezekiel Elliot in the matter of a car crash.[18] Over the years McCathern has also represented other professional athletes in litigation matters, such as Eric Williams, Deion Sanders and Emmitt Smith.
Entertainment
In 2024 McCathern defended singer Chris Brown against charges of assault that allegedly took place outside Brown's dressing room.[19] McCathern asserted in interviews with CBS News Texas[20] and TMZ[21] that the $50 million lawsuit against Brown and Yella Beezy was a shakedown, telling TMZ, "It's clear that Chris was targeted in this incident, it's clear [the accuser] saw an opportunity for financial gain." McCathern also represents Brown in a $500 million defamation lawsuit against Ample LLC and Warner Brothers in response to their docuseries Chris Brown: A History of Violence. TMZ reported that McCathern "says folks will always try to make a quick buck off celebs with false allegations, but says the onus is on the studios to weed out the BS."[22]
Over several years McCathern represented guitarist Neal Schon of Journey[23] in Schon's disputes with other band members.[24] McCathern also represents Joe Maldonado (aka Joe Exotic) in the former Tiger King star's efforts to be released from prison and receive a pardon from President Donald Trump because of failing health and exonerating evidence.[25] McCathern told Fox4 that Maldonado "was convicted of a murder-for-hire, but there's a problem with that. No one was killed, no one was paid and no one, except for Joe, was ever charged."[26]
Corporate, finance, and individual
While McCathern is publicly known for representing sports and entertainment figures, he has represented many other types of clients.
Corporate clients have included AIG, The Travelers Companies, Walmart and Whole Foods Market.[3]
Individual and other clients have included investors,[27], a Chamber of Commerce,[28] victims of sexual assault,[29] and farmers claiming the industrial practices of Pilgrim's Pride caused damages to their land.[30] In a widely reported case, he successfully represented a victim of racist violence who accused white classmates of wrapping a rope around her neck and pulling her to the ground.[31][32]
Extracurricular activities
An avid hunter, McCathern was celebrated in 2011 for shooting and killing an 880-pound alligator, possibly the largest ever killed in Texas, that was preying a local rancher's cattle.[33][34]
Honors
McCathern's professional honors include:[3]
- Listed by Super Lawyers in 2003, 2004, and 2008–2022.
- Named by Best Lawyers as among the Best Lawyers in America for Litigation – Labor and Employment (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Peer-rated by Martindale-Hubbell as AV Preeminent
- Named by D Magazine among Best Lawyers in Dallas for Business/Commercial Litigation and General Corporate Law (2010s)
References
- ↑ Mr. Levi Glenn McCathern, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, retrieved 11 December 2024
- ↑ LEVI G. MCCATHERN, II, America's Top 100, retrieved 11 December 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Levi McCathern, II, Super Lawyers, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ The Road to the Dallas 100™: McCathern Used To Be A Small Boutique Firm. Busting COVID Helped Them Hit The Big Time., MarketScale, 11 August 2023, retrieved 11 December 2024
- ↑ "McCathern Renames Firm to Recognize Founding Partners" (Press release). Dallas, TX: McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, Grinke, PLLC. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ↑ "Judge Rules Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Cowboys' Owner Was Filed Too Late", The New York Times, 16 October 2014, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ Mike McDaniel (31 March 2022), Report: Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Paid Millions to Woman Who Filed Paternity Suit, Sports Illustrated, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ Defamation suit against Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dismissed, NBC DFW, 14 March 2024, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ Jeff Mosler (10 March 2015), Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones testifying today in Super Bowl XLV seating trial, Dallas Morning News, retrieved 10 January 2025
- ↑ 2011 Super Bowl lawsuit over falling ice and snow going to trial, Dallas Morning News, 21 February 2014, retrieved 9 January 2025
- ↑ Alex Boyer; Blake Hanson (8 March 2023), Michael Irvin denies Super Bowl hotel misconduct allegations, Fox4 News, retrieved 9 December 2024
- ↑ Witnesses: Michael Irvin's encounter with woman was friendly, AP News, 8 March 2023, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ Fox 4 Staff (26 June 2024), Judge dismisses claims against Dak Prescott in civil court, Fox 4 News, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ PRESS ROOM: Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump and Co-Counsel Levi McCathern File Defamation Lawsuit on Behalf of Reggie Bush Against NCAA, Postd New Group, 23 August 2023, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ Ryan Kartje (30 September 2024), "Reggie Bush's attorney says the Heisman winner expects USC to pay his legal fees", Los Angeles Times, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ James Parks (23 September 2024), Reggie Bush sues USC, Pac-12, NCAA over NIL usage, Sports Illustrated, retrieved 9 December 2024
- ↑ Mike Fisher (27 February 2024), Cowboys' Mazi Smith 'Wants His Stuff Back!' After 'Insane' Storage-Unit Auction Goof, Sports Illustrated, retrieved 9 December 2024
- ↑ Stefan Stevenson (31 July 2019), Cowboys, Elliott sued for $20 million, accused of conspiring with police after wreck, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, retrieved 9 January 2025
- ↑ Preezy Brown (1 August 2024), Chris Brown's Attorney Blasts Backstage Brawl Lawsuits As Elaborate "Setup" For Pay, Vibe, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ Video on YouTube
- ↑ CHRIS BROWN LAWYER LEVI MCCATHERN CONFIDENT VIDEO WILL CLEAR HIM IN $50M LAWSUIT, TMZ, 31 July 2024, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ CHRIS BROWN'S LAWYER: SHAME ON YOU, WARNER BROS.!!!, TMZ, 22 January 2025, retrieved 16 February 2025
- ↑ Court Calendar for March 20, 2023 (PDF), Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County, 20 March 2023, retrieved 16 February 2025
- ↑ Daniel Kreps (29 August 2024), JOURNEY'S JONATHAN CAIN AND NEAL SCHON REACH RESOLUTION IN LONG LEGAL BATTLE, Rolling Stone, retrieved 16 February 2025
- ↑ Joshua Rhett Miller (29 January 2025), Joe Exotic Makes New Pardon Push as Cancer Returns: 'Not Going to Live to Carry Out Sentence', Newsweek, retrieved 16 February 2025
- ↑ Adam Fullerton (16 January 2025), Joe Exotic seeking pardon from Donald Trump, Fox4, retrieved 16 February 2025
- ↑ Bill Heltzel (12 August 2024), Acorda investor sues top execs for $3.3m, Westfair Business Journal, retrieved 9 December 2024
- ↑ Jay Ernis (September 21, 2009), City files lawsuit against Chamber, 3 others, The Huntsville Item, retrieved 10 January 2025
- ↑ Kevin Reece; Matt Howerton (30 August 2022), More families coming forward with abuse allegations against Prosper ISD bus driver, attorneys say, WFAA, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ NUGENT v. PILGRIM PRIDE CORPORATION (2000), caselaw.findlaw.com, 2 October 2000, retrieved 9 January 2025
- ↑ Christopher Mele (17 June 2016), "Lawsuit Says Texas Students Wrapped Rope Around Black Girl's Neck", The New York Times, retrieved 9 January 2025
- ↑ Jury awards $68K to family of local girl in $12M suit over rope burns, KWTX, 31 October 2018, retrieved 6 December 2024
- ↑ Robert Wilonsky (20 July 2011), When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted: Or, How Killing Big Gator Got Dallas Attorney In Trouble, Dallas Observer, retrieved 11 December 2024
- ↑ Randy McIlwain (22 June 2011), Giant Gator Killed In Trinity River, NBC DFW, retrieved 6 December 2024
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