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Roquemore Skierski provides Dallas business owners, partners, and shareholders with experienced, results-driven representation in breach of fiduciary duty disputes and related business litigation.

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Dallas Breach of Fiduciary Duty Lawyers

Breach of Fiduciary Duty Lawyers in Dallas

At Roquemore Skierski, we represent businesses, partners, shareholders, and officers in high-stakes breach of fiduciary duty disputes throughout Dallas and North Texas. These cases often arise when someone entrusted with decision-making authority, such as a business partner, director, officer, or manager, places their personal interests ahead of the company’s or fails to act with the loyalty, honesty, or care the law requires.

 

Our Dallas breach of fiduciary duty lawyers bring years of commercial litigation experience to cases involving corporate mismanagement, self-dealing, misuse of company funds, and other conduct that undermines a business relationship. We approach every case with the same discipline: an investigation rooted in the facts, a practical assessment of damages and remedies, and a clear litigation strategy designed to protect your position and restore what was lost.

What Constitutes a Breach of Fiduciary Duty

A fiduciary duty is one of the highest obligations recognized in Texas law. It requires a person in a position of trust to act in good faith and with loyalty toward the party they serve. In a business setting, this may include partners within an LLC or LLP, corporate directors and officers, majority shareholders, trustees, and certain agents or employees.

A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when that person acts in their own interest rather than the company’s or fails to exercise the degree of care and diligence expected of them. Examples include:

 

  • Diverting business opportunities for personal gain

  • Misappropriating company funds or confidential information

  • Engaging in undisclosed self-dealing or related-party transactions

  • Concealing material information from co-owners or stakeholders

  • Making reckless or uninformed business decisions that harm the company

Texas courts evaluate these cases by examining whether a fiduciary relationship existed, whether that duty was breached, and whether the breach caused damages. Roquemore Skierski’s Dallas breach of fiduciary duty attorneys are experienced in proving each of these elements through financial forensics, document discovery, and strategic litigation planning.

Is Breach of Fiduciary Duty a Crime?

In most situations, breach of fiduciary duty is a civil cause of action, not a criminal offense. However, when the same conduct involves theft, embezzlement, fraud, or misapplication of fiduciary property, criminal liability can arise under the Texas Penal Code.

 

For example, a company executive who misappropriates investor funds or manipulates financial records could face both a civil lawsuit and criminal prosecution. Our attorneys understand these overlapping risks and coordinate closely with forensic accountants and investigators to preserve evidence and mitigate potential exposure in dual civil and criminal matters.

Is Breach of Fiduciary Duty a Tort?

Yes. Under Texas law, breach of fiduciary duty is classified as a tort, a civil wrong that entitles the injured party to seek monetary damages or equitable remedies. Available remedies can include:

 

  • Actual damages for lost profits or diverted opportunities

  • Disgorgement of ill-gotten gains

  • Constructive trust over misappropriated assets

  • Injunctions preventing further misconduct

  • Attorney’s fees and court costs in certain cases

Because the breach often involves intentional or reckless conduct, juries in Texas can also award exemplary (punitive) damages when the facts justify it. Roquemore Skierski’s Dallas breach of fiduciary duty lawyers are adept at quantifying losses, tracing funds, and seeking all available remedies to make clients whole.

Roquemore Skierski: Experienced Dallas Business Litigation Attorneys

Our firm’s litigation practice is built on one principle: sophisticated representation without unnecessary complexity. At Roquemore Skierski, every breach of fiduciary duty case receives hands-on attention from an attorney who understands both courtroom procedure and business realities. We regularly represent clients in the 68th and 101st Civil District Courts in Dallas County, as well as in arbitration before the American Arbitration Association and private panels.

 

From pre-suit investigations to trial and enforcement, we manage every phase of the dispute with precision. We begin by assessing whether informal resolution or mediation is viable, then prepare as though the case will be tried. This approach ensures our clients are always positioned from strength, whether across the table or in the courtroom.

 

If you suspect that a business partner, officer, or shareholder has violated their fiduciary obligations, or if you have been accused of doing so, contact Roquemore Skierski to discuss your situation. Our Dallas breach of fiduciary duty attorneys will help you understand your rights, your risks, and your options for moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

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Common fiduciary duties in business include the duty of loyalty, which requires a partner or officer to put the company’s interests ahead of personal gain, and the duty of care, which requires informed and prudent decision-making. Failing to disclose conflicts of interest or misusing company assets can both qualify as breaches.

Yes. Texas law recognizes fiduciary duties among partners and members of closely held companies. If a partner diverts profits, withholds information, or acts against the partnership’s interest, the other partners may bring a claim for breach of fiduciary duty to recover damages or remove the wrongdoer from management.

In Texas, most breach of fiduciary duty claims must be filed within four years of when the wrongful conduct occurred or when it was discovered. Because timing can be complex, early consultation with experienced Dallas breach of fiduciary duty lawyers like Roquemore Skierski is essential to preserve your rights.

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We represent business owners, partners, and shareholders across Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant Counties in fiduciary duty disputes involving breach of loyalty, self-dealing, and corporate mismanagement. Whether you are pursuing a claim or defending against one, Roquemore Skierski brings the same disciplined preparation and advocacy that defines our broader business litigation practice.

 

If your company is facing internal misconduct, partnership conflicts, or suspected breaches of fiduciary obligations, our attorneys can help you take control of the situation. Call 972-325-6591 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation.

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.