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McKinney Breach of Contract Lawyer

Contracts are the promises that keep a business running. When one party fails to honor those promises, the results can reach far beyond the immediate disagreement—impacting supply chains, project schedules, and client relationships. In a business community as active as McKinney’s, where manufacturing, technology, construction, and professional services all thrive, contract disputes can quickly become complex and costly.

 

If you are dealing with a broken agreement, or if you have been accused of breaching a contract, Roquemore Skiersi can help. Our practice is devoted to business and commercial litigation. We represent McKinney business owners and companies at every stage of a dispute—from early negotiations and mediation to courtroom trials and arbitration hearings. Every matter we handle is prepared carefully and strategically, because readiness often determines results.

 

Our attorneys have represented clients in Collin County courts and across Texas in disputes involving supply contracts, partnership breakdowns, and failed transactions. We understand how to prove the core elements of a breach of contract claim, calculate damages, and guide clients toward favorable outcomes that protect their financial and reputational interests.

Why McKinney Businesses Turn to Roquemore Skiersi

When your business is facing a legal dispute, you need counsel who does more than read contracts—you need lawyers who know how to enforce them. Many firms focus on transactional work, but our experience lies in dispute resolution and litigation. We have successfully represented companies before judges, juries, and arbitration panels throughout Texas.

 

Litigation experience matters, even when most cases end in settlement. Every breach of contract claim moves through motions, hearings, discovery, and negotiations that require both strategic foresight and trial readiness. We use our courtroom experience to strengthen your position long before a trial date is set. That preparation often leads to faster and better settlements, saving you time, cost, and disruption.

Common Contract Disputes We Handle in McKinney

Contracts are meant to create stability and predictability, but when a counterparty fails to perform, prompt action is critical. Our McKinney breach of contract attorneys represent businesses across industries in disputes such as:.

 

  • Supply and vendor issues involving missed deadlines, defective goods, or inconsistent quality that affects production or delivery schedules
  • Professional and technology service contracts, including SaaS, consulting, and design agreements, where performance metrics or deliverables were not met
  • Commercial construction and development disputes involving unpaid work, change orders, project delays, and workmanship concerns
  • Partnership, shareholder, and LLC operating agreement disputes concerning profit distributions, voting rights, or ownership transfers
  • Mergers and acquisitions disagreements tied to holdbacks, earn-outs, or breaches of representations and warranties
  • Commercial lease and real estate contract disputes involving purchase, sale, or development obligations that were not fulfilled

No matter the issue, we evaluate your contract, identify leverage points, and build a strategy that protects your business while controlling risk.

How Texas Law Defines a Breach of Contract

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

Under Texas law, a breach occurs when one party fails to perform as the contract requires. This might mean missing a payment deadline, failing to deliver goods, performing substandard work, or refusing to perform altogether. To succeed in a breach of contract claim, the plaintiff must prove that:

 

  1. A valid and enforceable contract existed;
  2. The plaintiff fulfilled its obligations or had a valid reason not to perform;
  3. The other party failed to perform its obligations; and
  4. The plaintiff suffered damages as a result.

Each of these elements must be supported by evidence. Our firm works with clients to gather the documentation, communications, and financial records that demonstrate performance and quantify loss.

Legal Remedies for a Breach of Contract

Texas law provides several remedies when a contract is broken. The right remedy depends on the facts of the case and the specific terms of the agreement.

 

  • Monetary damages are intended to compensate for the financial loss caused by the breach.
  • Specific performance may be ordered when money alone cannot make the injured party whole, such as cases involving unique goods or real property.
  • Rescission and restitution can unwind the agreement and restore both parties to their pre-contract positions.
  • Attorney’s fees may be recoverable by the prevailing party under Section 38.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which applies to for-profit business entities. This fee-shifting rule can significantly influence settlement negotiations.

For sales of goods, the Texas Uniform Commercial Code offers additional remedies, allowing buyers to reject defective products or revoke acceptance when hidden defects later appear. Acting quickly under these provisions helps limit losses and strengthen your position in litigation.

Do Most McKinney Contract Cases Go to Trial?

Although trial is sometimes necessary, most breach of contract cases resolve beforehand through negotiation, mediation, or summary judgment. However, the quality of trial preparation often determines the quality of settlement. When opposing counsel sees that a case is well-prepared—with organized evidence, clear witness testimony, and sound legal arguments—they are more likely to resolve the matter on fair terms.

How We Serve McKinney Businesses

Our approach combines legal skill with practical understanding. We learn your goals, analyze the contract language, assess potential defenses, and determine whether litigation, arbitration, or settlement offers the most efficient path forward. Throughout the process, we communicate clearly, explain the risks and benefits of each decision, and ensure that your business interests remain protected at every stage.

Our McKinney breach of contract lawyers help businesses handle a wide contract disputes

Partnership conflicts often involve profit-sharing, control over management decisions, or allegations of fiduciary breach. We help clients enforce or defend operating agreements and restore business stability.

Shareholders may disagree over dividends, access to records, or corporate governance. Our attorneys assist with enforcing rights and resolving conflicts in closely held companies.

Missed deadlines, nonpayment, and inadequate performance can disrupt business operations. We move quickly to stop further harm and pursue appropriate recovery.

A material breach strikes at the heart of the agreement, often justifying termination. We evaluate the impact, prepare evidence, and guide clients through termination or enforcement procedures.

When the other party declares it will not perform, immediate action may prevent greater losses. We document the communications, preserve evidence, and position your case for recovery or defense.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ's

Texas enforces strict statutes of limitation. Most written contract claims must be filed within four years of the alleged breach. Related claims such as fraud or negligent misrepresentation generally have a two-year limit. Missing these deadlines can permanently bar recovery. Taking early action not only protects your rights but also helps preserve critical evidence such as contracts, correspondence, invoices, and accounting records that may later prove essential in court.

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.

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If you are facing a contract dispute in McKinney, Roquemore Skiersi is ready to help. Our attorneys represent local businesses and entrepreneurs in breach of contract and related commercial litigation matters throughout Collin County.

 

Call 972-325-6591 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. We will review your agreement, explain your options, and develop a practical plan to resolve the dispute and protect your business.

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.