Roquemore Skierski PLLC

protecting businesses and their owners against disputes and litigation

protecting businesses and their owners against disputes and litigation​

Dallas Business & Commercial Litigation Lawyers

Business litigation involves resolving legal disputes between businesses, or between businesses and individuals, through court proceedings, encompassing a wide range of issues like contract breaches, intellectual property disputes, and breaches of fiduciary duty.

 

Roquemore Skierski’s Dallas-based business and commercial litigation lawyers work with business owners, executives, and stakeholders throughout Texas who are facing serious legal challenges. Our clients are hands-on—entrepreneurs, professionals, and founders who are deeply involved in their companies and need legal advice that’s sharp, strategic, and focused on results.

 

When we take on a case, we bring clarity and direction. Whether you’re defending your business or going on the offensive to protect what’s yours, we build legal strategies that make sense in the real world. We know what’s on the line—your time, your money, your reputation, and the future of your business—and we fight to protect it.

our business & commercial litigation lawyers

Our dallas business litigation lawyers help businesses handle a wide range of litigation cases

Business and commercial litigation involves resolving disputes that arise in the course of business operations, including breach of contract, partnership conflicts, and commercial torts. These matters can significantly impact a company’s finances, reputation, and future. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers represent clients in state and federal courts, offering strategic counsel and aggressive advocacy to protect their commercial interests.

Breach of contract occurs when one party fails to uphold its obligations under a legally binding agreement, leading to financial or operational harm. These disputes can involve vendors, clients, partners, or employees. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers help clients enforce contracts, recover damages, and resolve breach-related conflicts efficiently and effectively.

A breach of partnership agreement occurs when one partner fails to meet their obligations under the terms of a partnership contract, leading to conflict and potential financial loss. These disputes often involve profit sharing, management duties, or business decisions. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers help partners enforce their rights and resolve breaches to protect the integrity and future of the business.

Common business contracts include employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), service agreements, and sales contracts, each serving a specific purpose in business operations. Sometimes, a breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations as outlined in a legally binding agreement, which can lead to significant legal and financial consequences. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers help enforce deals and resolve breaches to protect the bottom line of your business.

Construction litigation involves disputes over contracts, delays, defects, payment, and performance on construction projects. These cases often include issues related to mechanics liens, contractor claims, and project scope disagreements. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers represent property owners, contractors, and developers in resolving construction disputes efficiently and enforcing or defending against lien claims.

Commercial real estate litigation involves disputes over property ownership, leases, purchase agreements, zoning, and development issues. These cases can significantly impact business operations and property value. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers represent landlords, investors, and developers in resolving complex commercial real estate disputes through litigation, negotiation, or arbitration.

Partnership disputes often arise from disagreements over control, profit sharing, roles, or long-term business direction—issues that can quickly escalate and jeopardize the future of the company. Whether it’s a breach of a partnership agreement, a breakdown in trust, or a deadlock in decision-making, these conflicts demand swift, strategic legal intervention. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers represent landlords, investors, and developers in resolving complex commercial real estate disputes through litigation, negotiation, or arbitration.

Business disputes rarely follow a script, especially across industries. From broken partnerships in healthcare to contract breaches in logistics or tech, we bring sharp, cross-sector insight to complex conflicts. We represent owners and professionals in commercial real estate, services, manufacturing, transportation, and retail. Whether it’s a vendor or supplier breach of contract, an ownership dispute, or a litigious customer, our Dallas business litigation lawyers craft strategies that protect your interests and keep your business on track.

Our Dallas business litigation lawyers help businesses handle a wide range of litigation cases

Business and commercial litigation involves resolving disputes that arise in the course of business operations, including breach of contract, partnership conflicts, and commercial torts. These matters can significantly impact a company’s finances, reputation, and future. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers represent clients in state and federal courts, offering strategic counsel and aggressive advocacy to protect their commercial interests.

Breach of contract occurs when one party fails to uphold its obligations under a legally binding agreement, leading to financial or operational harm. These disputes can involve vendors, clients, partners, or employees. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers help clients enforce contracts, recover damages, and resolve breach-related conflicts efficiently and effectively.

A breach of partnership agreement occurs when one partner fails to meet their obligations under the terms of a partnership contract, leading to conflict and potential financial loss. These disputes often involve profit sharing, management duties, or business decisions. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers help partners enforce their rights and resolve breaches to protect the integrity and future of the business.

Common business contracts include employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), service agreements, and sales contracts, each serving a specific purpose in business operations. Sometimes, a breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations as outlined in a legally binding agreement, which can lead to significant legal and financial consequences. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers help enforce deals and resolve breaches to protect the bottom line of your business.

Construction litigation involves disputes over contracts, delays, defects, payment, and performance on construction projects. These cases often include issues related to mechanics liens, contractor claims, and project scope disagreements. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers represent property owners, contractors, and developers in resolving construction disputes efficiently and enforcing or defending against lien claims.

Commercial real estate litigation involves disputes over property ownership, leases, purchase agreements, zoning, and development issues. These cases can significantly impact business operations and property value. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers represent landlords, investors, and developers in resolving complex commercial real estate disputes through litigation, negotiation, or arbitration.

Partnership disputes often arise from disagreements over control, profit sharing, roles, or long-term business direction—issues that can quickly escalate and jeopardize the future of the company. Whether it’s a breach of a partnership agreement, a breakdown in trust, or a deadlock in decision-making, these conflicts demand swift, strategic legal intervention. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers represent landlords, investors, and developers in resolving complex commercial real estate disputes through litigation, negotiation, or arbitration.

Business disputes rarely follow a script, especially across industries. From broken partnerships in healthcare to contract breaches in logistics or tech, we bring sharp, cross-sector insight to complex conflicts. We represent owners and professionals in commercial real estate, services, manufacturing, transportation, and retail. Whether it’s a vendor or supplier breach of contract, an ownership dispute, or a litigious customer, our Dallas business litigation lawyers craft strategies that protect your interests and keep your business on track.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ's

You should consider hiring a Dallas business-litigation lawyer as soon as you suspect or face commercial or business-related legal issues. This includes situations like contract disputes, financial problems, fraud, or even before taking action to avoid potential legal issues,

A Texas state court business lawsuit can take a significant amount of time, generally ranging from one to two years or longer, depending on factors like the complexity of the case and whether it reaches trial. Many cases are settled before trial, often within a few months after the lawsuit is filed

The Dallas Business Court primarily handles high-stakes business disputes, including corporate governance, securities, fiduciary duties, and commercial matters. These disputes often involve large amounts, with a general threshold of $5 million or $10 million depending on the nature of the claim.

In a business dispute, critical evidence often revolves around documentary evidence, particularly contracts, communications, and financial records, as well as testimony and expert opinions. These elements help establish facts, prove intent, and demonstrate the nature and extent of the dispute.

In Texas, the statute of limitations for most common business claims is generally four years. This includes claims like breach of contract, debt, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. However, some claims, like tort claims, have a shorter statute of limitations, such as two years.

Compensatory losses (lost profits, out-of-pocket costs), consequential damages, exemplary damages for fraud or malice, and equitable relief such as injunctions or specific performance.

Fees depend on complexity, discovery volume, and trial length. Many Dallas firms offer blended or phased budgets. Early settlement or arbitration can cut total spend.

Often. Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 38.001 allows prevailing parties in written-contract suits to recover “reasonable” fees. Some statutes (e.g., DTPA) and contracts provide fee-shifting for torts.

In many jurisdictions, including Texas, mediation is often required before a lawsuit can proceed to trial, and sometimes contracts include pre-suit mediation clauses. While arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where a neutral third party makes a binding decision, it is not typically a prerequisite for litigation. Mediation, on the other hand, is a negotiation process facilitated by a neutral third party, aimed at resolving disputes without court intervention.

Need to get in touch with a dallas business lawyer?

Disputes with partners, banks, or other businesses can put everything you’ve worked for at risk. If your business is facing a legal challenge, reach out today to schedule a confidential consultation. We’re here to stand with you and guide the way forward.

proudly serving Dallas and the surrounding area

While our business litigation attorneys are based in Dallas, we proudly serve clients in and around Dallas, Arlington, Denton, Fort WorthFriscoMcKinney, and Plano. Within Dallas, we have worked with businesses in AddisonCarrolltonCedar HillCoppellDeSotoFarmers BranchFlower Mound, Forney, GarlandGrand PrairieGrapevineHighland ParkIrvingOak CliffRichardsonRockwallRowlettRoyse CityUniversity 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.

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