Over 25 years of experience in Texas state and federal courtrooms.
Kelvin L. Roquemore serves as co-founder and managing partner at Roquemore Skierski PLLC, specializing in commercial litigation. He brings over 25 years of experience in Texas state and federal courtrooms.
His work centers on disputes affecting owner-operated enterprises and business founders, particularly involving partnership conflicts, contractual breaches, fraudulent conduct, and fiduciary violations.
When litigation becomes necessary, Roquemore develops strategic approaches aligned with client objectives. He handles high-stakes, high-pressure cases with focus on outcomes. The firm frequently engages him for significant matters requiring emergency relief — safeguarding shareholder interests, protecting proprietary information and client rosters, preventing unlawful asset transfers, and securing collateral possession.
His background encompasses commercial litigation at an AM 200 national firm, senior counsel responsibilities at a Fortune 500 corporation, and commercial lending experience. This foundation shapes his evaluation of dispute leverage involving contractual terms, financial documentation, collateral, ownership records, and operational realities of private enterprises.
- Texas Bar College
- American Bar Association — Litigation & Small Firm Sections
- State Bar of Texas — Litigation Section
- Dallas Bar Association — Litigation & Business Sections
- United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- J.D., Tulane Law School — cum laude
- B.B.A. in Finance and Banking, University of North Texas
- Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce — Board Member
- J.L. Turner Legal Association — Member
Recent matters from this practice.
Select engagements reflecting the scope and complexity of the firm's litigation practice.
Represented majority member in contested valuation and buyout proceeding involving a North Texas services company. Obtained favorable ruling on fair market value and enforced operating agreement provisions through trial.
Prosecuted claims against former officer who diverted business opportunities and key employees to a competing venture. Secured injunctive relief and full recovery of diverted revenue through settlement.
Defended commercial landlord against early termination claims by a national retail tenant. Obtained summary judgment enforcing lease terms and recovered full remaining rent obligation.
Represented purchaser in fraud and misrepresentation claims arising from the acquisition of a DFW-area business. Recovered damages based on inflated revenue representations and undisclosed liabilities.
Obtained temporary restraining order within 48 hours of engagement to freeze assets being transferred by a departing business partner. Preserved client's interest through final resolution.
Where this attorney concentrates.
Litigating commercial disputes, fraud, and recovery actions in Texas state and federal courts.
Enforcing and defending business contracts when performance, payment, or terms break down.
Resolving deadlock, buyout, and exit conflicts between partners and closely held business owners.
Holding officers, directors, and partners accountable when loyalty and care obligations are broken.
Pursuing deceptive-practice, fraud, misrepresentation, and concealment claims to recover losses for Texas businesses.
Careful review and negotiation of commercial agreements to protect clients before disputes arise.
Ongoing strategic legal guidance for businesses that need a trusted advisor without a full-time hire.
Resolving disputes through binding arbitration when contracts or strategy call for a private forum.