Roquemore Skierski PLLC

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Keller Business Litigation Lawyers

Roquemore Skiersi defends Keller businesses with sharp counsel and tough courtroom advocacy, protecting your bottom line from formation to complex disputes.

$30+ Million Recovered  |  100 Combined Years of Experience  |  24/7 Availability

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Keller Business Litigation Lawyers

Commercial litigation representation for Keller businesses

When a commercial dispute threatens your revenue, reputation, or control of the business, you need lawyers who act fast and understand how companies run day to day. Roquemore Skiersi represents Keller businesses in high-stakes disputes where timing, leverage, and courtroom tactics determine results. We move quickly to secure emergency relief, assemble a focused claim for damages, and set you up to negotiate or litigate from a position of strength.

 

Our practice serves owners and managers who are deeply involved in operations. Whether you operate a professional service, a growing e-commerce business, a construction contractor, or a regional manufacturer, we align legal strategy with your operational goals and cash flow realities. You will receive clear options, a practical budget framework, and a prioritized plan to limit risk while preserving growth.

Roquemore Skierski's Core commercial litigation practice areas

Partnership Disputes

Resolving disputes about control, fiduciary duties, and ownership so you can refocus on running the business, guided by experienced Keller litigators.

Shareholder Disputes

Representation for breaches of shareholder agreements, torts, and related disputes handled by attorneys familiar with governance issues.

Business Dissolution

Managed dissolution services that protect assets and minimize liability exposure, overseen by counsel experienced in company wind-downs.

Business Formation

Practical counsel on entity choice, operating agreements, and bylaws so your business starts or restructures with fewer legal surprises.

Breach of Contract

Enforcing agreements or defending contract claims with trial-ready lawyers who translate commercial harm into persuasive legal proof.

Business Fraud

Pursuing recovery and injunctive relief when fraud, theft, or improper transfers threaten your company, led by attorneys who press claims vigorously.

Hear from our happy clients

When should you bring in a business litigation lawyer?

You should bring in a commercial litigation lawyer when a dispute starts to threaten your capital, decision-making authority, or reputation. Typical triggers include receiving a demand letter, being served with a lawsuit, getting an arbitration notice, being locked out of bank or software accounts by a partner, discovering company funds used without authorization, seeing customers solicited away, or facing payment defaults that imperil operations. Call counsel if you believe an emergency court order is needed to stop ongoing harm, if critical documents must be immediately preserved, or if arbitration, forum-selection, or fee-shifting clauses will shape your approach. Acting early preserves leverage, limits unnecessary expense, and gives you tactical choices before issues escalate.

What remedies and damages can you pursue through commercial litigation?

You can ordinarily seek direct damages for actual out-of-pocket losses and consequential damages for harms that were reasonably foreseeable. Proven lost profits may be recoverable when established with reasonable certainty; when they cannot, reliance damages can reimburse reasonable costs you incurred because of the deal.

 

Courts also provide restitution or disgorgement to remedy unjust enrichment, and an enforceable liquidated damages clause can set the remedy for specified breaches. Non-monetary relief, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, or specific performance, can halt continuing harm or require performance. Attorneys’ fees and court costs may be recoverable under contract or statute, and interest can be added before and after judgment. In particularly egregious cases, exemplary or punitive damages may be available within statutory limits.

Why Keller businesses hire Roquemore Skiersi

You deserve counsel who functions like part of your leadership team, not simply outside trial counsel. At Roquemore Skiersi, we advise through the entire lifecycle of a dispute, from initial warning signs through settlement, arbitration, or final judgment. We convert legal complexity into clear choices that align with your business objectives, and we keep you prepared for settlement or trial without losing operational momentum.

Trial-seasoned attorneys

Our lead business lawyers average twenty years of experience in Texas courts and have recovered millions for clients through settlements and verdicts.

Multi-Industry Experience

From construction and logistics to technology and medical practices, we understand the market forces and regulatory pressures particular to Keller and Tarrant County businesses.

Meticulous preparation

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and tenacity in representation. Early case assessment, diligent discovery, and decisive motions are designed to build leverage before trial.

How we approach business and commercial disputes for our clients in Keller

We treat litigation as a business problem that requires disciplined management. Our immediate goals are to stabilize operations, preserve liquidity, and create leverage at every stage so your company can continue to function while the dispute is resolved.

Litigation Planning:

We start with a review of governing documents, a detailed timeline of events, and identification of the critical evidence. We confirm deadlines, evaluate dispute-resolution clauses that affect venue and fee exposure, and align legal choices with your commercial priorities so every step advances a clear objective.

Strategic Demand Letters:

After organizing the facts, we prepare a concise demand letter that cites the governing provisions and applicable statutes, summarizes the breaches, and proposes practical remedies such as staged payments or return of assets. The letter sets a firm deadline and signals readiness to litigate if necessary.

Evidence Preservation and Early Court Relief:

Once we understand the facts, we move quickly to preserve documents and digital records. When money, property, or trade secrets are at immediate risk, we seek temporary restraining orders or other emergency relief to prevent further injury and preserve the claim.

Negotiation or Mediation:

When settlement is feasible, we negotiate directly or use mediation to pursue confidential resolutions. During negotiations we continue building the record so leverage remains intact if talks break down.

Targeted Litigation:

If litigation is required, we narrow issues through strategic motions and limit discovery to the documents and witnesses that matter, which shortens timelines and controls costs.

Trial and Judgment Enforcement:

At trial we present a focused business narrative connecting the evidence to measurable harm. After a favorable outcome we move promptly to enforce the judgment so your business can recover and resume growth.

Our Keller business litigation lawyers represent clients across many industries, including:

Construction projects routinely spark disputes over contracts, delays, defects, and payment. We represent contractors, developers, and owners in litigation and arbitration involving breach of contract, mechanic’s liens, construction defects, and scheduling or performance disputes.

Commercial real estate conflicts can jeopardize investments and daily operations. We represent landlords, tenants, developers, and investors in lease disputes, purchase-and-sale litigation, title and property-rights matters, and partnership disagreements.

Franchise and retail businesses face supplier issues, contract breaches, and lease conflicts that can threaten brand control and store operations. We represent franchisors, franchisees, and retailers in disputes over franchise agreements, supplier performance, and lease enforcement.

Food and beverage companies confront supplier disputes, distribution interruptions, and lease issues that can disrupt revenue and reputation. We represent restaurants, distributors, breweries, and specialty producers in matters that threaten day-to-day operations or brand goodwill.

Hotels, resorts, and hospitality operators face guest claims, vendor disputes, employment matters, and management or franchise conflicts. We represent owners and operators when litigation threatens daily operations, brand reputation, or management agreements.

Manufacturers commonly encounter warranty claims, supplier disputes, breach of contract issues, and business torts that threaten supply chains and customer relationships. We represent manufacturers in litigation aimed at preserving production continuity and recovering business losses.

Medical groups and practices face partnership and shareholder disputes, reimbursement and payer conflicts, employment claims, and regulatory pressures. We represent physicians, clinics, and group practices in disputes that endanger revenue, licensure, or professional standing.

Professional service firms often confront partnership breakups, fee disputes, and contract claims that threaten reputation and control. We represent consultants, law firms, accounting firms, and agencies in matters where reputational risk and capital control are at stake.

Technology companies face disputes over IP ownership, vendor breaches, software licensing, and equity conflicts that can undermine core assets. We represent founders, developers, and tech firms in litigation that protects intellectual property, product roadmaps, and growth capital.

Carriers, brokers, and shippers routinely deal with freight disputes, damaged goods claims, and regulatory compliance issues. We represent transportation and logistics businesses in disputes involving payment, service failures, contract performance, and regulatory enforcement.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ's

For a brief initial consultation, be prepared to explain the timeline of events, the amount at issue, and the outcome you seek.

In Texas, many breach of contract claims must be filed within four years. Fraud and many debt-related claims commonly have four-year limitations, while some claims involving injury to person or property have shorter windows. Specific claims vary, so act promptly to preserve your rights.

Yes. We routinely represent out of state clients with claims against a businesses in Texas. Whether a Texas court is the correct forum depends on jurisdictional rules, personal jurisdiction over the defendant, and any forum-selection or arbitration clauses in the contract. We review those factors and advise whether to pursue relief in Tarrant County, the Northern District of Texas, or another appropriate forum, and we will litigate or seek enforcement where necessary.

You may recover attorneys’ fees if your contract so provides or a statute authorizes fee-shifting. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 38.001 permits recovery of reasonable fees in certain contract claims.

Costs vary with complexity, the volume of evidence, the number of witnesses, and the length of the dispute. Simple matters may be resolved for a few thousand dollars; complex, protracted litigation can reach tens or hundreds of thousands. Typical costs include attorney fees, filing fees, expert fees, and expenses for document review and depositions.

You may recover attorneys’ fees if your contract so provides or a statute authorizes fee-shifting. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 38.001 permits recovery of reasonable fees in certain contract claims.

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Roquemore Skiersi is a strategic legal partner for businesses at every stage. Our litigators combine deep legal experience with pragmatic advice tailored to each client’s needs. We focus on protecting your enterprise and supporting durable success in a competitive marketplace.

 

Based in Keller, we know the local courts, mediators, and opposing counsel across Tarrant County and the surrounding region. That local familiarity informs strategy, sets realistic expectations, and helps avoid surprises. When matters cross county lines or move to federal court, we apply the same rigor and preparation.

 

If your dispute is intensifying or you need immediate relief, speak with us today. Call 972-325-6591 to get a plan in place that protects your business now and positions you to win. Our team is ready to evaluate your matter and act quickly to preserve your interests.

While our business litigation attorneys are based in Downtown Dallas, we proudly serve clients in and around Addison, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Coppell, DeSoto, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Forney, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Highland Park, Irving, Oak Cliff, Richardson, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City, University Park, and the surrounding area. Whether your company is facing a contract dispute, partnership conflict, or other commercial challenge, we deliver strategic counsel and strong representation across the DFW Metroplex.