Frisco lawyers for temporary restraining orders and injunctive relief

Business disputes can upend a company long before a case reaches trial. Contract issues, conflicts between co-owners, misuse of confidential information, and sudden loss of access to bank or software accounts can unsettle customers and cash flow in a matter of days. Misuse of corporate funds for personal expenses or withdrawals without authorization only adds to the risk.

Roquemore Skiersi advises Frisco owners, executives, and closely held companies that need a clear plan when a problem becomes urgent. Our clients are operators who value practical guidance, prompt filings when appropriate, and solutions that keep the business running while the legal questions are addressed.

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

How an injunction protects your company during a dispute

A Temporary Restraining Order is a short-term court order that preserves the status quo and prevents immediate commercial harm while the court reviews the facts on a complete record. In everyday terms, it can pause outreach based on a confidential customer list, stop the use of company files that were copied without permission, reverse a lockout from banking or cloud systems, or block transfers that would be difficult to unwind later. The goal is not to decide the case in one hearing. The goal is to prevent harm that money may not fix and to create room for a fair, prompt hearing where both sides can be heard.

Because this is exceptional relief, judges expect a tight match between the risk and the requested order. The most effective applications identify the specific conduct, accounts, systems, or data sets at issue and ask the court to restrain only what is necessary. Narrow tailoring makes compliance easier for everyone and improves the chance of fast action.

How courts extend relief from a TRO to longer-term orders

A TRO often serves as the opening step in a sequence that can include a temporary injunction while the lawsuit is pending and, if the law supports lasting relief, a permanent injunction at final judgment. After a TRO issues, the court schedules a hearing where both sides present evidence on whether protections should remain in place. The materials submitted with the TRO frequently become the backbone of that hearing, which is why early organization and accuracy matter.

The standards Texas courts apply to short-notice relief

To obtain a TRO or a temporary injunction, the applicant must show a probable right to relief on the merits, a probable and imminent irreparable injury, and that there is no adequate remedy at law. These standards are satisfied with facts, not adjectives. Examples include loss of trade secret secrecy, damage to goodwill with key customers, lockouts that remove operational control, dissipation of assets that cannot be traced, and diversion of company funds for personal use.

Courts also look for two practical safeguards. The order must describe the restrained conduct with clarity so everyone understands what is allowed and what is not, and the applicant should be prepared to post a bond to protect the restrained party if the order is later found to be wrongfully issued.

Evidence that convinces the court to issue an order

Judges respond to a straightforward chronology supported by reliable records and testimony. Agreements with confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-compete, or intellectual property provisions set the baseline. Bank statements, payroll reports, and general ledger entries can show unauthorized withdrawals or personal charges to company accounts. Admin logs and credential histories reveal when access to banking, email, or line-of-business software changed. Emails, chats, and internal notices supply the timeline, while customer or employee outreach that mirrors protected lists shows how information is being used. Sworn declarations from people with firsthand knowledge connect these points and explain why immediate relief is needed.

Writing an order that fits the problem and the business

An enforceable order solves the specific problem without overreaching. If confidential customer information is at issue, the order should define what is protected and bar its use or disclosure while allowing fair competition that does not rely on that information. If cash movement is the concern, the order can pause specified accounts or transaction types, prohibit personal spending from company funds, and require short-interval balance and transfer reports while permitting ordinary-course payments such as payroll, taxes, insurance, and essential vendors. If control is the problem, the order can restore shared access, bar unilateral credential changes, require the return of devices, and outline simple verification steps that confirm compliance without stalling operations.

How to file a temporary restraining order in frisco

A TRO application is filed with the lawsuit and supported by verified pleadings or sworn declarations, a concise memorandum tying the facts to the legal standards, and a proposed order that mirrors the requested restraints line by line. Courts can hear these requests quickly and, if the facts show that delay would cause the very harm the order is meant to prevent, may consider the application without advance notice. Examples include a scheduled data export, an imminent wire transfer, an unexpected withdrawal from a corporate account, or a lockout that is crippling operations. Even then, the court will set a prompt hearing where both sides can be heard. Be ready to post a bond, serve the order and papers immediately, and begin the compliance steps the order requires.

Keeping the order effective through compliance and enforcement

An injunction only works if it is followed and enforced. After entry, the restrained party should receive clear instructions, and both sides should take simple steps to confirm compliance. Written certifications, credential changes, documented returns of devices and data, and agreed procedures for segregating or returning information reduce misunderstanding and create a record the court can trust. If questions arise, a timely request for clarification prevents avoidable missteps. When violations occur, courts can enforce orders through contempt, sanctions, and corrective directives.

When a TRO might not be the best solution

Emergency relief is not the right tool in every dispute. If the harm is strictly monetary and can be compensated after trial, or if the risk is speculative rather than imminent, a court is unlikely to grant a TRO. In those situations, a focused motion on the merits, expedited discovery, or targeted mediation may provide better value.

our Frisco injunctive relief and TRO 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, complex litigation, 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.

D. Shawn Stevens

Of Counsel

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

Of Counsel

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.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ's

What is fraud litigation?

Fraud litigation involves a civil lawsuit where a business owner alleges that another party intentionally misrepresented or concealed a material fact, causing financial harm when the owner relied on that falsehood.

How does statutory fraud in real-estate or stock transactions differ from common-law fraud?

Statutory fraud claims arise under Texas Business & Commerce Code § 27.01 and apply to real-estate or stock sales; the statute eases proof of scienter and allows exemplary damages without proving intent to deceive.

What is the statute of limitations for fraud in Texas?

Texas fraud claims carry a four-year limitations period under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004, but the discovery rule extends the statute of limitations until the fraud could reasonably have been discovered.

What defenses are commonly raised against fraud allegations?

Defendants typically argue lack of misrepresentation, no intent to deceive, absence of reliance, statute of limitations, waiver, or that statements were non-actionable opinions or forward-looking projections that could not be constituted as absolute statements.

How is fraud different from negligent misrepresentation?

Fraud involves intentional deception or a reckless disregard for the truth. By contrast, negligent misrepresentation, as outlined in Section 552 of the Restatement of Torts, arises when someone makes a false statement without exercising reasonable care in verifying its accuracy.

Can a company sue its own officers or employees for fraud?

A Texas corporation may file direct or derivative actions against officers, directors, or employees who commit fraud or breach fiduciary duties, seeking damages or disgorgement.

Are punitive damages available in Texas fraud cases?

Punitive (exemplary) damages are available if clear and convincing evidence shows fraud, malice, or gross negligence; Chapter 41 caps generally limit the award to the greater of $200,000 or two times economic damages plus non-economic damages up to $750,000.

When should I hire a fraud-litigation attorney?

A business owner should engage counsel as soon as suspicious conduct is detected—early legal action preserves electronic evidence, meets limitations deadlines, and increases leverage for settlement or injunctions.