Our Dallas Retail and franchise lawyers handle a wide range of matters, including:
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Franchise & Retail
Dallas Retail and Franchise Lawyers
Retail and franchise businesses face legal challenges at every stage: site selection, lease negotiation, brand compliance, vendor relationships, employment matters, and internal disputes. In a fast-moving, margin-sensitive industry, legal missteps can jeopardize operations, reputation, and long-term growth.
Roquemore Skierski’s Dallas-based retail and franchise attorneys represent business owners, franchisees, franchisors, and multi-unit operators across Texas. Our clients are hands-on professionals building scalable brands, and they count on us for legal guidance that is responsive, strategic, and rooted in commercial reality.
Whether you’re negotiating franchise terms, resolving a lease dispute, or exiting a franchise relationship, we bring clarity and legal discipline to every decision. Your location, brand, and business equity are the foundation of your success—our legal strategies are built to protect them.
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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.
Disputes between franchisors and franchisees often center on brand standards, territorial rights, or fee structures—putting operations and revenue at risk. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers help resolve these conflicts through litigation or negotiation, protecting contractual and business interests.
Retail profitability depends heavily on location. Conflicts over commercial leases—whether involving rent, renewal, CAM fees, or zoning issues can threaten store viability. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers represent tenants and landlords in resolving these disputes with a focus on business continuity.
Retailers and franchisees rely on dependable vendors to meet customer demand. When a supplier fails to deliver or breaches pricing terms, it can lead to stockouts, lost sales, and reputational harm. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers litigate and resolve vendor disputes to restore operational flow.
Violations of franchise system rules—whether by franchisors or franchisees can result in lawsuits, license termination, or brand dilution. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers represent clients on both sides of the table in enforcing and defending against breach allegations.
Co-owners of retail stores or franchise units may disagree over profit sharing, operations, or long-term strategy. These disputes can lead to deadlock, dissolution, or litigation. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers work to resolve internal conflicts while protecting each owner’s equity and position.
Exiting a franchise or dissolving a retail business involves complex issues around inventory, branding, leases, and liabilities. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers guide clients through exit planning, termination, and wind-down to minimize risk and preserve value.
Our Dallas Retail and franchise lawyers handle a wide range of matters, including:
Disputes between franchisors and franchisees often center on brand standards, territorial rights, or fee structures—putting operations and revenue at risk. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers help resolve these conflicts through litigation or negotiation, protecting contractual and business interests.
Retail profitability depends heavily on location. Conflicts over commercial leases—whether involving rent, renewal, CAM fees, or zoning issues can threaten store viability. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers represent tenants and landlords in resolving these disputes with a focus on business continuity.
Retailers and franchisees rely on dependable vendors to meet customer demand. When a supplier fails to deliver or breaches pricing terms, it can lead to stockouts, lost sales, and reputational harm. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers litigate and resolve vendor disputes to restore operational flow.
Violations of franchise system rules—whether by franchisors or franchisees can result in lawsuits, license termination, or brand dilution. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers represent clients on both sides of the table in enforcing and defending against breach allegations.
Co-owners of retail stores or franchise units may disagree over profit sharing, operations, or long-term strategy. These disputes can lead to deadlock, dissolution, or litigation. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers work to resolve internal conflicts while protecting each owner’s equity and position.
Exiting a franchise or dissolving a retail business involves complex issues around inventory, branding, leases, and liabilities. Our Dallas retail and franchise lawyers guide clients through exit planning, termination, and wind-down to minimize risk and preserve value.
Need Help navigating retail or franchise law?
Disputes over leases, land use, construction, or property transactions can disrupt operations and jeopardize valuable assets. Whether you’re navigating a development deal, facing a construction conflict, or litigating a lease dispute, our team is here to help. If your business is facing a legal challenge, reach out today to schedule a confidential consultation—we’re here to stand with you and guide the way forward.
proudly serving Dallas and the surrounding area
While our business litigation attorneys are based in Dallas, we proudly serve clients in and around Dallas, Arlington, Denton, Fort Worth, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, 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.