Frisco Business Fraud Attorneys for Private and Mid-Sized Companies

Fraud litigation involves serious allegations that can jeopardize reputations, disrupt operations, and result in significant financial loss. From misrepresentation in business deals to complex schemes involving wire fraud or corporate misconduct, these cases often require swift, strategic legal action. Whether you’re the victim of deceptive practices or accused of wrongdoing, the stakes are high, and so is the need for experienced counsel.

Roquemore Skierski’s Frisco fraud litigation lawyers represent business owners, executives, and professionals across Texas in high-stakes fraud matters. Our clients face challenges involving corporate fraud, financial deception, investment scams, and fraudulent communications, and they rely on us to cut through complexity, protect their interests, and pursue real results.

When we take on a fraud case, we bring clarity, urgency, and a litigation strategy tailored to the facts. Whether you’re navigating claims of misrepresentation, investigating internal misconduct, or facing a federal fraud allegation, we work to uncover the truth and enforce accountability. Your reputation, your capital, and your business future are worth defending, and our approach is built to do just that.

How internal fraud takes root in a growing company

Fraud inside a business rarely announces itself at the start. It tends to develop in small increments that repeat until the pattern becomes impossible to ignore. A shipping log may not match a vendor invoice, a new supplier might be paid without written approval, or revenue could be recorded without a corresponding entry in the ledger. What first appears to be a bookkeeping error can reveal something larger. A partner may be skimming profits over time, or a manager could be padding payroll with fabricated overtime. A business fraud attorney studies operating agreements, accounting records, and compensation files to understand where the irregularities began and how they spread, all while keeping day-to-day operations steady so the business can function during the review.

Evidence required to prove business fraud in Texas

Texas fraud law requires specific elements to be proven: a false statement or a concealed fact, intent, reliance, and financial harm. The strongest way to satisfy those elements is through a record the court can trust. Partnership and operating agreements, emails and messages reflecting deal terms, invoices, and accounting entries can be organized into a dated timeline that shows what happened in sequence. When that documentary story is clear, judges, arbitrators, or juries can evaluate the conduct without guesswork. A well-built record not only proves liability but also positions a company to recover what was lost.

Immediate protections the court can provide against ongoing fraud

When money, equipment, or confidential data are at risk, early action is often necessary. Texas courts can issue temporary restraining orders and temporary injunctions to freeze disputed accounts, pause transfers of inventory or fixed assets, protect access to banking systems, and preserve customer lists while the facts are gathered. If property has already been moved, forensic accounting can trace funds and identify assets for recovery. In cases where the misconduct creates a management stalemate, the court may appoint a receiver to stabilize operations and maintain value until the matter is resolved. These initial protections buy the time needed to collect evidence without allowing further harm.

Paths to recover money and property after fraud

Texas law offers several remedies to restore losses once fraud is uncovered. Courts can award damages to make the business whole, order restitution of specific funds, or impose a constructive trust on assets purchased with misappropriated money. Disgorgement may be available to require wrongdoers to surrender profits earned through misconduct. In breach of fiduciary duty cases, exemplary damages may be considered where the conduct was intentional or malicious. If the fraud threatens the continuity of the enterprise, receivership can protect cash flow and assets while claims are pursued. Together, these tools create a practical path to rebuild stability and reclaim value.

How business fraud reshapes partnerships and operations

The financial loss is only part of the damage. Fraud can fracture relationships between partners, investors, and key employees, slowing expansion and jeopardizing financing plans. In Frisco’s fast-growing business community, reputational harm may ripple to banks, suppliers, and long-standing clients. A business fraud attorney helps owners evaluate options to preserve the enterprise while accountability is pursued. Depending on the circumstances, this may include reallocating decision-making authority, negotiating a buyout to remove a bad actor, or winding down the company when trust cannot be repaired. Protecting the long-term health of the business is often as important as proving the misconduct itself.

How governing contracts influence a fraud case

Governing documents often determine how a fraud matter proceeds. Operating and partnership agreements may include arbitration provisions that require private resolution, venue clauses that control where a case must be filed, or notice requirements that affect the timing of claims. Those terms can accelerate or slow a case and shape discovery. Our Frisco team reviews these agreements at the outset to ensure that demand letters, motions, and discovery comply with internal rules and that the strategy aligns with the procedures the parties adopted when the company was formed.

Where business fraud cases are heard in Frisco

Many business fraud cases tied to Frisco are filed in Collin County district courts, although venue can be proper in Denton County depending on where the company is headquartered, where records are kept, or where the conduct occurred. Some high-value governance and securities disputes may qualify for the Texas Business Court under Chapter 25A of the Texas Government Code, which excludes consumer Deceptive Trade Practices Act and personal injury claims. Forum selection influences scheduling, discovery scope, and the path for any appeal, so identifying the correct venue is an early strategic decision.

How we manage e-discovery in complex fraud matters

Digital information is often the most revealing evidence in modern fraud cases. Email archives, messaging platforms, cloud backups, and accounting system logs can show approval paths, negotiations, and the flow of money. Our lead trial lawyer holds advanced credentials in e-discovery and develops tailored collection plans that secure critical data without disrupting daily operations. By pairing technical discipline with a clear litigation strategy, Roquemore Skierski gives Frisco businesses a reliable process to surface the facts and prepare a persuasive case.

How Roquemore Skierski moves cases toward resolution

Resolution begins with targeted preservation and a focused investigation plan. If records appear at risk of alteration or loss, we move quickly for court orders that protect the evidence. Many matters are then positioned for mediation or arbitration, particularly where contracts call for private proceedings or where speed and confidentiality are priorities. If trial becomes necessary, we organize the documentary record, conduct depositions to explain the decision trail, and work with forensic experts to present the financial impact in a way that is clear and credible. This methodical approach maximizes the chance of recovering losses and safeguarding the business.

our Frisco Business fraud litigation lawyers

Kelvin Roquemore

Founding Partner

Kelvin Roquemore is a Founding Partner of Roquemore Skierski, specializing in business and commercial litigation, with experience in business transactions, complex litigation, M&A, and commercial real estate. With over 25 years of in-house counsel and business litigation experience, he brings a strategic approach to supporting owner-operated small and medium-sized enterprises.

Doug Skierski

Founding Partner

Doug Skierski is a Founding Partner of Roquemore Skierski, and is an A/V-rated attorney with over 20 years of experience in bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, receiverships, and commercial litigation. He holds a J.D. from Southern Methodist University School of Law and has a strong background in complex commercial litigation and arbitration.

D. Shawn Stevens

Of Counsel

Dennis Shawn Stevens is a member of Roquemore Skierski with over 20 years of experience representing clients in business litigation, commercial disputes, and insurance-related claims. He holds a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and advises businesses on matters involving breach of contract, construction conflicts, and complex commercial torts.

Mark Ivanyo

Of Counsel

Mark Ivanyo has experience in complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, product liability, and premises-related claims. He has experience representing businesses in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and administration. Mark holds a J.D. from South Texas College of Law and holds a B.B.A. in Management from Texas State University.

Alyssa Grissom

Paralegal

Alysa S. Grissom is a paralegal at Roquemore Skierski and is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization—an achievement held by fewer than 400 paralegals statewide. She holds an A.A. in Government, an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies from Austin Community College, and a B.A. in Business, magna cum laude, from Concordia University Texas.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ's

What is fraud litigation?

Fraud litigation involves a civil lawsuit where a business owner alleges that another party intentionally misrepresented or concealed a material fact, causing financial harm when the owner relied on that falsehood.

How does statutory fraud in real-estate or stock transactions differ from common-law fraud?

Statutory fraud claims arise under Texas Business & Commerce Code § 27.01 and apply to real-estate or stock sales; the statute eases proof of scienter and allows exemplary damages without proving intent to deceive.

What is the statute of limitations for fraud in Texas?

Texas fraud claims carry a four-year limitations period under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004, but the discovery rule extends the statute of limitations until the fraud could reasonably have been discovered.

What defenses are commonly raised against fraud allegations?

Defendants typically argue lack of misrepresentation, no intent to deceive, absence of reliance, statute of limitations, waiver, or that statements were non-actionable opinions or forward-looking projections that could not be constituted as absolute statements.

How is fraud different from negligent misrepresentation?

Fraud involves intentional deception or a reckless disregard for the truth. By contrast, negligent misrepresentation, as outlined in Section 552 of the Restatement of Torts, arises when someone makes a false statement without exercising reasonable care in verifying its accuracy.

Can a company sue its own officers or employees for fraud?

A Texas corporation may file direct or derivative actions against officers, directors, or employees who commit fraud or breach fiduciary duties, seeking damages or disgorgement.

Are punitive damages available in Texas fraud cases?

Punitive (exemplary) damages are available if clear and convincing evidence shows fraud, malice, or gross negligence; Chapter 41 caps generally limit the award to the greater of $200,000 or two times economic damages plus non-economic damages up to $750,000.

When should I hire a fraud-litigation attorney?

A business owner should engage counsel as soon as suspicious conduct is detected—early legal action preserves electronic evidence, meets limitations deadlines, and increases leverage for settlement or injunctions.