Roquemore Skiersi defends Dallas businesses with sharp counsel and tough courtroom advocacy, protecting your bottom line from formation to complex disputes.
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Dallas Business Litigation Lawyers
Roquemore Skiersi defends Dallas businesses with sharp counsel and tough courtroom advocacy, protecting your bottom line from formation to complex disputes.
Dallas Business Litigation Lawyers
Our Dallas business litigation lawyers routinely partner with business owners and operators to provide clear, strategic counsel through every phase of growth, conflict, or change. When challenges arise, we’re ready with experienced, assertive representation tailored to your goals.
Whether you’re navigating a dispute, protecting your interests, or planning for the future, we deliver strategic advice and aggressive representation across a wide range of business and commercial litigation matters.
Our Core Business Litigation Practice Areas
Business Litigation
Strategic representation for contract breaches, tort claims, and other commercial disputes handled by an experienced Dallas business lawyer.
Business Partner Disputes
Resolving ownership and fiduciary conflicts so you can refocus on growth, guided by a seasoned Dallas business lawyer.
Business Dissolution
Orderly wind‑downs that safeguard assets and minimize liabilities under the direction of a dedicated Dallas business lawyer.
Business Formation
Comprehensive entity selection and drafting services to launch smoothly with guidance from an experienced Dallas business lawyer.
Breach of Contract
Enforcing your agreements or defending against claims with the skill of a trial‑tested Dallas business lawyer.
Business Fraud
Pursuing financial recovery and injunctive relief when fraud threatens your enterprise, led by a relentless Dallas business lawyer
Additional Practice Areas
Where Your Case Will Be Heard
Dallas County tries commercial disputes in its district courts at the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas TX 75202. Judges in the 95th, 101st, 162nd, 193rd, and 298th District Courts hear breach-of-contract, partnership, shareholder, and fiduciary-duty actions.
The statewide Business Court’s First Division sits in Dallas and takes governance, derivative, securities, and contract cases when the amount in controversy exceeds ten million dollars or involves a public company.
Common Business Disputes in Dallas
Dallas added more than 1 million residents between 2020 and 2024, lifting the city’s head-count to roughly 1.31 million and drawing a wave of corporate relocations from higher-tax states. Technology, finance, health-care, logistics, and defense companies now anchor the local economy, and their vendor contracts, joint-venture deals, earn-outs, and stock-buyback programs drive disputes over breach, minority-shareholder oppression, trade-secret theft, and non-compete enforcement.
Business Litigation Statutes for Dallas
- Texas Business Organizations Code Section 152.054 bars false statements that someone is a partner; liability attaches if a third party relies.
- Texas Business Organizations Code Section 152.307 lets creditors invoke all common-law fraud, agency, and unjust-enrichment remedies when they relied on that misrepresentation.
- Texas Business Organizations Code Chapter 153 shields limited partners from general-partner duties, clarifies dual-status obligations, and lists control-safe-harbor acts in § 153.103.
- Texas Business Organizations Code Section 21.218 grants shareholders owning five percent—or holding stock six months—the right to inspect corporate records after a written demand stating a proper purpose.
- Texas Business Organizations Code Section 21.401 vests corporate power in the board and instructs directors to balance short- and long-term interests.
Recent Dallas Business Litigation Case Law
- Trinity Indus. Leasing Co. v. Lattimore Materials Corp., No. 05-23-00512-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas 2024) — Fifth Court of Appeals reversed a limitations-based judgment and rendered $10.7 million in damages for breach of a rail-car lease, underscoring strict enforcement of commercial contracts and damage allocation clauses.
- Ritchie v. Rupe, 443 S.W.3d 856 (Tex. 2014) — Supreme Court reversed the Dallas Court of Appeals, eliminated common-law shareholder-oppression buyout remedies, and left minority owners to statutory and contractual protections.
Meet Your Dallas Business 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, 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.
Shawn Stevens
Senior Associate
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
Associate
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.
Our Dallas business litigation lawyers represent clients across many industries, including:
Disputes in commercial real estate can derail investments and operations. We represent landlords, tenants, developers, and investors in lease disputes, purchase and sale litigation, property rights issues, and partnership conflicts. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers help protect your interests when deals go sideways or obligations are breached.
Franchise and retail businesses face litigation risks ranging from contract breaches to partner disputes and lease conflicts. We represent franchisors, franchisees, and retail operators in disputes that threaten operations, brand control, or vendor relationships. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers focus on protecting your business when disputes arise.
Food and beverage companies face litigation risks that range from supplier contract breaches and distribution disputes to food-safety claims, labeling challenges, and lease conflicts. We represent restaurants, breweries, distributors, and specialty producers in disputes that threaten day-to-day operations, brand reputation, or crucial supply-chain relationships. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers focus on protecting your business when disputes arise.
HVAC contractors, plumbing companies, electricians, and other home-services providers face litigation risks spanning property-damage claims, service-contract breaches, and supplier disputes. We represent owners, operators, and multi-location maintenance businesses in matters that jeopardize daily schedules, cash flow, and customer trust. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers focus on protecting your business when disputes arise.
Hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses face litigation risks spanning guest-injury claims, vendor contract breaches, employment disputes, and franchise or management-agreement conflicts. We represent owners, operators, and management companies in matters that jeopardize daily operations, brand reputation, and guest satisfaction. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers focus on protecting your business when disputes arise.
Manufacturers frequently face breach of contract claims, supplier disputes, warranty issues, and business torts. We represent manufacturing companies in commercial litigation that threatens supply chain stability or customer relationships. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers focus on resolving disputes quickly to limit disruption and preserve long-term business value.
Medical practices face litigation risks ranging from partnership and shareholder disputes to payer reimbursement challenges, employment claims, and regulatory investigations. We represent physicians, group practices, and ambulatory clinics in disputes that threaten clinical operations, revenue streams, or professional reputations. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers focus on protecting your practice when disputes arise.
Professional service firms often encounter partnership disputes, fee disputes, and breach of contract claims. We represent consultants, medical practices, law firms, and agencies in conflicts that put reputation, revenue, or firm control at stake. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers bring targeted litigation strategies to complex service-related disputes.
Technology businesses often face litigation over IP ownership, breach of contract, vendor disputes, and equity conflicts. We represent founders, developers, and tech firms in disputes that threaten core assets or growth. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers provide litigation support that protects your interests and defends your innovation.
Transportation and logistics companies deal with breach of contract claims, freight disputes, and regulatory issues that can disrupt business. We represent carriers, brokers, and shippers in litigation involving service failures, damaged goods, and payment disputes. Our Dallas business litigation lawyers help resolve these conflicts efficiently and protect operational continuity.
Your Partner in Legal Success
Dedicated to Your Business Growth
Roquemore Skierski serves as a trusted legal partner to businesses at every stage of growth. Our experienced business litigation attorneys understand the complexities companies face and provide practical, strategic counsel to help navigate disputes and protect business interests.
We combine deep legal knowledge with a personalized approach, tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of each client. Our focus is on safeguarding your business and supporting long-term success in an increasingly competitive environment.
proudly serving Dallas and the surrounding area
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.