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Arlington Partnership Dispute Lawyer

Roquemore Skierski represents Arlington business owners and partners in high-stakes partnership disputes. Our attorneys combine practical business insight with proven courtroom experience to resolve conflicts that threaten your company’s stability, value, and future.

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Arlington Partnership Dispute Lawyer

Disagreements between business partners can develop suddenly and escalate fast—especially when trust or control is on the line. What begins as a difference of opinion over finances or management decisions can quickly threaten the stability of the entire company.

 

Roquemore Skierski’s Arlington partnership dispute lawyers represent business owners, professionals, and investors across Tarrant County and North Texas. Our clients are deeply involved in their operations and rely on practical, timely legal guidance to protect what they have built.

 

Whether the best solution is negotiation, mediation, or litigation, our firm approaches every case with precision and purpose. We work to stabilize the business, preserve relationships where possible, and defend our clients’ ownership and reputation when conflict becomes unavoidable.

How Roquemore Skierski Resolves Partnership Disputes

At Roquemore Skierski, we represent Arlington business owners, partners, and LLC members in complex internal disputes that threaten their livelihood. Our attorneys combine commercial awareness with extensive courtroom experience, focusing on strategies that protect both the business and the individual client.

 

We begin with a thorough investigation by examining partnership documents, communications, and financial transactions to understand the full picture. From there, we recommend the most effective resolution method, whether through confidential negotiation, mediation, or trial.

 

We regularly handle:

 

  • Breach of partnership or operating agreements
  • Partner lockouts and access disputes
  • Breach of fiduciary duty and self-dealing
  • Misappropriation or misuse of funds
  • Deadlock and judicial dissolution
  • Ownership valuation and buyout disputes

Our goal is to protect your investment, enforce your rights, and guide your company toward stability, whether that means continuing operations or reaching a fair, court-approved separation.

Does Texas Require a Written Partnership Agreement?

Texas does not require partners to sign a written contract for a partnership to exist. However, without one, your company defaults to the Texas Business Organizations Code, which can impose equal profit-sharing and voting rights even when contributions were unequal.

 

This default structure often produces unfair results when one partner has invested substantially more capital, time, or expertise. A partnership dispute attorney in Arlington can analyze your situation, determine whether a partnership has formed, and clarify what legal provisions control your rights and obligations.

Can One Partner Be Forced Out or Bought Out In a Partnership Dispute

A forced buyout is possible only when your governing documents provide for it or when a court intervenes. If your partnership or operating agreement contains a buy-sell clause, it will dictate how and when a buyout can occur. Without one, the process must be negotiated or ordered by a court through receivership or dissolution.

 

These actions can involve complex valuation and tax issues. Our firm helps clients negotiate equitable buyouts, pursue judicial relief when needed, and structure resolutions that protect the long-term value of the business. Working with an experienced Arlington partnership dispute lawyer ensures the process stays lawful, strategic, and fair.

Texas Statutory Tools That Influence Partnership Disputes

Knowing the legal framework gives partners meaningful leverage. Most breach of contract or breach of fiduciary duty claims must be filed within four years (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004), while fraud and conversion actions carry a two-year limitation (§ 16.003).

 

If no written agreement exists, Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 152.202 divides profits and voting rights evenly. Courts use these provisions to appoint receivers, freeze assets, or compel the release of records. We apply these statutes strategically to create leverage during negotiation and to strengthen our clients’ positions in mediation or litigation.

What To Do When a Partner Blocks Access to Accounts or Records

If you are excluded from business accounts or management systems, you may be facing a breach of fiduciary duty. Texas law obligates partners to act with honesty, care, and loyalty. Locking a partner out of critical information or diverting company assets violates that duty.

 

The Arlington partnership dispute lawyers at Roquemore Skierski move quickly to secure control of business records, freeze compromised accounts, and seek emergency court relief if necessary. Prompt legal action protects both the company’s assets and your ownership rights.

Why Partnership Disputes Can Be Especially Disruptive in Arlington

Partnership conflicts rarely stay private. In Arlington’s connected business community—where supply chains, contractors, and customers often overlap—uncertainty spreads fast. Operations may pause, employees become uneasy, and vendors hesitate to fulfill contracts.

 

Texas law allows partners to take early action when disagreements threaten the company. A partner may request an accounting, apply for a temporary injunction, or seek a receiver to protect assets. A skilled Arlington partnership dispute lawyer can help determine which remedy offers the best protection and guide you through each step of the process.

Our Arlington Partnership Dispute lawyers can resolve a wide range of disputes:

Unresolved disagreements over authority, workload, or profits can paralyze a business. Our Arlington partnership dispute lawyers help owners reestablish control and enforce existing obligations under Texas law.

A breach of a partnership agreement occurs when one partner fails to uphold the terms of the deal, whether related to duties, capital contributions, or management roles. These violations can threaten the health and future of the business. 

Financial fraud between partners—such as hidden income, theft, misappropriated funds, or falsified records—can cause lasting damage to both trust and the business itself. These situations often require a thorough investigation and swift legal action.

A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when a partner acts in their own interest at the expense of the business or other partners, violating the trust that underpins the relationship. This can include self-dealing, misusing company funds, or withholding critical information. 

Business dissolution between partners can stem from unresolved disputes, shifting goals, or breaches of agreement, and often involves complex questions around asset division, liabilities, and control. A poorly managed dissolution can expose partners to long-term legal and financial risk. 

Frequently asked questions

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In Texas, you generally have four years to sue for breach of a partnership agreement or breach of fiduciary duty under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004. Claims for conversion or fraud are tighter, with limitations ranging from two to four years depending on the facts and when the wrongdoing was discovered.

Court filings are public, but early mediation or confidential arbitration can minimize exposure. Injunctions may also protect trade secrets during the dispute.

You should never wait to hire an attorney. The best time to hire an attorney is as soon as mistrust arises, and especially before records disappear, money moves, or deadlines lapse. Early legal strategy preserves leverage and may prevent a costly dissolution.

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Our experienced attorneys represent Arlington business owners and partners in disputes that threaten their companies and personal investments. Whether your issue involves a breach of fiduciary duty, a buyout disagreement, or financial misconduct, Roquemore Skierski can help you move forward with confidence.

 

Call 972-325-6591 or reach out online to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced Arlington partnership dispute lawyer.

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.