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Construction projects are renowned for generating conflicts, disputes and claims, and conflict is often a part of the construction process. In Dallas real estate development, those disputes tend to surface when time, money, and performance collide. Major drivers include construction defects tied to workmanship or design errors, payment disputes involving change orders and unpaid invoices, project delays, and breach of contract. Projects also involve layered participants, which can include owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, banks, sureties, and insurance companies.
Construction litigation often becomes necessary when project expectations are unmet and the governing contract documents do not deliver a workable path to resolution. Many contracts require mediation or arbitration, and those processes can be effective when the parties have a clear record of scope, schedule, and payment events. Construction disputes are also heavily document-driven. Success often depends on contemporaneous records such as contracts, plans and specifications, submittals, emails, daily logs, pay applications, and change order histories.
Roquemore Skierski PLLC represents parties in commercial construction disputes in Dallas and across Texas. Our Dallas construction litigation lawyers defend clients claims with a focus on presenting a coherent, contract-based narrative supported by project records and technical proof.
Construction litigation can range from narrow payment issues to multi-party disputes involving design, workmanship, materials, scheduling, and risk transfer. The construction litigation attorneys at Roquemore Skierski PLLC handle a range of litigation matters connected to residential and commercial real estate projects, including:
Construction defect disputes arise when construction work, design work, materials, or project supervision fail to meet contract requirements, applicable codes, or manufacturer standards. In commercial real estate, defect claims are often intertwined with occupancy deadlines, lender requirements, tenant demands, and ongoing operations, any of which can increase both the urgency and the cost of missteps. Defects may be apparent on reasonable inspection, or they may be latent and surface later through water intrusion, structural movement, or building system failures.
Construction defect litigation frequently includes multiple responsible parties, and liability can depend on whether the issue stems from workmanship, design decisions, or defective components. Commercial contracts also frequently allocate and shift risk through indemnity provisions, insurance requirements, and additional insured obligations, which can influence who must defend the claim and how the cost of repair is allocated.
Defect disputes also commonly involve:
Roquemore Skierski PLLC’s Dallas construction litigation lawyers approach construction defect litigation with an emphasis on causation, responsibility, and proof of damages aligned with the project or development.
Contractor dispute litigation involves legal action to resolve conflicts like construction defects, nonpayment, or other breaches of contract, ranging from small claims court to complex civil lawsuits. Resolving these often requires documentation, mediation, or arbitration, as litigation is costly.
Contractor disputes in real estate development projects commonly include:
The construction litigation attorneys at Roquemore Skierski PLLC represent owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project participants in these disputes, with a focus on presenting a coherent record of contract requirements, project performance, and damages.

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Our client invested $50,000 with an investment advisor, who subsequently stopped communicating with clients. Roquemore Skierski was hired to bring claims of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, and secured a judgment against the advisor for principal paid, the promised return on investment, and attorneys’ fees.
Our client, a large corporate contractor, performed fiber optic work pursuant to a sub-contractor agreement with a general contractor. The general contractor withheld funds of $200,000 for the work our client performed. Roquemore Skierski was hired to enforce our clients’ contractual rights against the general contactor.
Our client, a commercial lender purchased a defaulted $485,000 note and deed of trust from the originating lender. Upon noticing foreclosure, the debtor filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful foreclosure and secured a TRO. Roquemore Skierski was hired to defend the lawsuit and respond to the TRO, which had dissolved.
Our clients entered into a startup business to buy and sell real estate. The parties secured a loan to fund operations, which the defendant immediately diverted to a separate company. Although he initially repeatedly promised to return the money, he stopped responding to our clients. Roquemore Skierski was hired to recover the stolen funds.
Roquemore Skierski PLLC represents owners, developers, contractors, and other project participants in construction disputes. A Dallas construction litigation attorney at our firm can evaluate contracts, project records, fiduciary and other duties owed, and dispute resolution requirements.
Contact Roquemore Skierski PLLC today at 972-325-6591 to discuss your construction litigation matter.
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