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Breach of contract disputes arise every day across Texas. They affect manufacturers, medical groups, logistics providers, and professional firms, and they often begin with a missed payment, a late delivery, or work that does not meet the agreement. 

 

If you are party to a contract that the other side has broken, or if you are being accused of breaching an agreement, speak with Roquemore Skiersi today. Our practice focuses on business and commercial litigation. We represent Fort Worth companies and owners in contract disputes from demand letter to verdict and arbitration award. We prepare every case as if it will be tried so that settlement talks are informed by real courtroom risk.

 

Our attorneys have guided clients through contract litigation in Tarrant County district courts and in arbitration forums across Texas. We understand how to prove the core elements of a breach claim, how to document damages in a way that makes sense to judges and juries, and how to use fee-shifting statutes to change the settlement calculus. Most cases resolve before trial, but credible trial preparation is often the reason they resolve on better terms.

Why Hire Roquemore Skiersi to Handle Your Breach of Contract Dispute

Litigation experience matters because even cases that settle move through litigation milestones. Motions, hearings, discovery, and negotiations all require a steady hand and credible trial preparation. Our attorneys have handled disputes through verdict and arbitration award, and we use that experience to create leverage at the negotiating table.

 

We understand how to position a case for resolution without sacrificing the ability to try it if the other side refuses to be reasonable. If you need counsel that can analyze the contract, protect the record, and present the story to a judge or jury, our firm is prepared to help.

We Represent Clients in a Wide Range of Contract Dispute Matters

Businesses use contracts to create clarity and reduce risk. When a counterparty does not perform, that clarity breaks down and decisions must be made quickly. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in matters that include:

 

  • Failure to deliver goods or services, late shipments, nonconforming products, and quality defects that disrupt production or logistics
  • Service and technology agreements, including SaaS, consulting engagements, professional services, and missed service levels
  • Construction and development contracts involving defective work, unpaid invoices, milestone disputes, delays, and change orders
  • Partnership, shareholder, and LLC operating agreement disputes concerning profit distributions, management authority, and buyout terms
  • Mergers and acquisitions disputes involving earn-outs, holdbacks, purchase price adjustments, and breaches of representations and warranties
  • Commercial real estate contracts, including purchase agreements, development agreements, and lease disputes

 

No matter the fact pattern, we evaluate your rights under the contract, identify the pressure points, and move the case toward an outcome that protects your business.

Understanding Breach of Contract Claims in Texas

A breach of contract claim is a legal action with specific elements that must be proven. In Texas, the party bringing the claim must show that a valid contract existed, that it performed or had a valid excuse for not performing, that the other party failed to perform, and that the failure caused damages. Proving each element requires careful reading of the agreement, an understanding of the facts on the ground, and evidence that links the breach to measurable losses.

What Exactly Constitutes a Breach of Contract

A breach occurs when a party fails to fulfill a contractual obligation. This can include not performing on time, performing in a way that does not comply with the contract, refusing to pay, or failing to perform at all. Texas courts often describe three useful categories:

 

  • Actual breach occurs when the deadline arrives and the promised performance does not happen, for example a missed payment or an incomplete project.
  • Material breach is a serious failure that defeats the essential purpose of the agreement, for example a contractor abandoning a job or a supplier delivering goods that cannot be used.
  • Anticipatory breach arises when a party communicates in advance that it will not perform, for example an email stating that delivery will not occur next month. In that situation, the non-breaching party can take action without waiting for the due date to pass.

 

Understanding which category applies helps shape strategy and define appropriate remedies.

What Remedies Are Available When a Contract Is Breached

Texas law provides several remedies, and the right combination depends on the facts and the contract language.

 

  • Monetary damages are designed to put the non-breaching party in the economic position it would have occupied if the contract had been performed.
  • Specific performance is available when money alone cannot make the injured party whole, for example with unique goods or real property.
  • Cancellation and restitution may unwind the agreement and restore the parties to their pre-contract positions.
  • Attorney’s fees are often recoverable by the prevailing party in written contract cases under Section 38.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which applies to claims against for-profit business entities. This fee-shifting can change settlement dynamics in meaningful ways.

 

When a sale of goods is involved, the Texas Uniform Commercial Code provides additional buyer protections. A buyer may reject nonconforming goods, in whole or in part, and may revoke acceptance when latent defects substantially impair value. Acting quickly under these provisions can limit losses and strengthen your negotiating position.

Do Most Breach of Contract Cases in Fort Worth Go to Trial?

Most contract disputes resolve well before trial. Settlement negotiations, mediation, and summary judgment rulings frequently bring cases to a close, but trial preparation is still essential. When the other side sees that your evidence is organized, witnesses are prepared, and legal arguments are developed, the risk of trial becomes clear. That preparation often leads to earlier and better resolutions.

How We Work With Fort Worth Businesses

Our approach is simple and disciplined. We identify your objectives, evaluate contract language and available defenses, build a damages model that makes sense to business owners and to courts, and choose the forum that best serves your interests, whether district court or arbitration. We keep you informed, explain the tradeoffs, and press for outcomes that protect cash flow and relationships without surrendering your right to try the case.

Our Fort Worth breach of contract lawyers help businesses handle a wide contract disputes

Partnership disputes often arise when one partner fails to uphold their obligations under a written or verbal agreement, leading to breakdowns in trust and business operations. These conflicts can involve profit sharing, decision-making authority, or the misuse of business assets. 

Partnership disputes often arise when one partner fails to uphold their obligations under a written or verbal agreement, leading to breakdowns in trust and business operations. These conflicts can involve profit sharing, decision-making authority, or the misuse of business assets. 

  • Actual Breach of Contract

An actual breach of contract happens when one party fails to perform as promised, whether by missing deadlines, delivering subpar work, or refusing to pay. For small and mid-sized business owners, these breaches can cause operational delays and financial harm. 

  • Material Breach of Contract

A material breach of contract is a serious failure to perform that strikes at the heart of the agreement, often making it impossible for the other party to move forward. For business owners, this can mean lost revenue, disrupted operations, or damaged relationships. 

  • Anticipatory Breach of Contract

An anticipatory breach of contract occurs when one party clearly indicates they won’t fulfill their contractual obligations before performance is due. For business owners, this can disrupt planning, cash flow, and operations. 

Frequently asked questions

FAQ's

Texas law sets strict filing windows. For most written contracts and fiduciary-duty claims, the deadline is four years from the date of breach. For claims involving fraud, negligent misrepresentation, or conversion, the period is only two years. Courts rarely make exceptions. In some cases involving continuing obligations or concealed misconduct, the timing may be complex, which is why early legal review is essential.

If your business is facing immediate harm—such as assets being diverted, customers being poached, or confidential information being misused—courts in Tarrant County can issue a temporary restraining order within days, and in urgent cases, even the same day. The court will then schedule a hearing to decide whether to extend that protection. The more organized and persuasive your evidence, the more likely a judge is to act swiftly.

Yes. Under Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 38.001, a prevailing party on a written contract can recover reasonable attorney fees against any for-profit business entity. This rule gives plaintiffs significant leverage because defendants know that if they lose, they may be required to pay not only damages but also legal costs on both sides.

Texas does not cap damages for breach of contract. Plaintiffs can recover expectation damages, consequential losses that were foreseeable, and incidental expenses caused by the breach. The limiting factor is proof. Courts require damages to be shown with reasonable certainty and will not award speculative profits. Well-prepared financial records and expert testimony often make the difference.

Attorney Kelvin Roquemore

Kelvin Roquemore

Business Litigation Lawyer

Case Results

Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Sale

Our client, an owner operator, engaged us to negotiate and execute the sale of her hospice in Mequite, Texas to a national entity for $450,000. We coordinated due diligence and sucessfully negotiated the final terms of a deal and transition, so patient care continued without interruption and existing staff remained in place. 

Partnership Dispute, Misuse of Funds

Our client started a retail business with two partners. Without his knowledge, his partners excluded him from ownership paperwork and used his personal credit card to cover business expenses, and charged nearly $25,000 to the account. After filing a demand letter and TRO, our client was able to recover the misused funds. 

Commercial Real Estate, Breach of Contract

Our client, the largest tenant in a development, signed a lease with landlord who subsequently sold the property to a new landlord. The new landlord harrassed our client and fabricated a reason to terminate his lease, destroying our Client’s business. Roquemore Skierski was hired to collect damages.

Breach of Contract, Failure to Pay

Our client entered into an agreement with the defendant to perform fulfillment services for a fee. Despite a clear obligation, the defendant breached the contract by failing to pay. Roquemore Skierski was been retained to collect what was due under the contract, including damages, unjust enrichment and promissory estoppel. 

Commercial Real Estate, Failure to Pay

Our client, a commercial landlord, settled with a former tenant who breached his lease with an executed agreed judgement. The tenant subsequently breached the terms of his settlement, and Roquemore Skierski was hired to handle the post-judgment collection of the amounts due under the judgment.

Mergers & Acquisitions, Failure to Pay

Our client, a physician, sold his practice and LLC by a promissory note and purchase agreement for $682,000. After closing the deal, the buyer defaulted on their promissory note and failed to make payments. Roquemore Skierski PLLC was hired to enforce the contractural rights, including damages, under the transaction documents.

Commercial Real Estate, Lease Default

Our client, a physician, sold his medical practice, but continued as the landlord to the practice as he owned the building. The buyer of his practice and new tenant defaulted on a 20 year lease after two months. Roquemore Skierski was hired to enforce the lease agreement and collect monetary damages for the breach of contract.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

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.

Breach of Contract, Failure to Pay

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.

Defense Against TRO

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.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud

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.

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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.

 

When promises are broken, we help you take action. Our Fort Worth breach of contract attorneys are ready to enforce your rights, recover what you’re owed, and resolve the dispute efficiently. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your case and protect your business.

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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.