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McKinney Partnership Dispute Lawyer

Roquemore Skierski represents McKinney business owners and partners in high-stakes partnership disputes. Our attorneys combine practical business insight with proven courtroom experience to resolve conflicts that threaten your company’s stability, value, and future.

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McKinney Partnership Dispute Lawyer

Partnership disputes can upend even the most successful business. What begins as a disagreement over responsibilities or profit sharing can quickly evolve into accusations of mismanagement, financial misconduct, or breach of fiduciary duty. These conflicts threaten not only the company’s operations but also years of personal investment and trust.

 

Roquemore Skierski’s McKinney partnership dispute lawyers represent business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs throughout Collin County who find themselves in these difficult situations. Our clients are hands-on operators who value pragmatic solutions that protect what they’ve built.

 

Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, we work to resolve disputes efficiently and decisively. We bring order to uncertainty and focus on preserving what matters most: your ownership, your reputation, and the future of your business.

How Roquemore Skierski Resolves Partnership Disputes

At Roquemore Skierski, we guide McKinney-area business owners, partners, and LLC members through high-stakes internal conflicts. Our attorneys draw on deep litigation experience and practical business understanding to develop strategies that protect both the company’s financial health and your personal investment.

 

We conduct detailed investigations—reviewing agreements, communications, and financial activity—to uncover the facts and determine the best course of action, whether that means negotiation, mediation, or trial.

 

We handle matters involving:

 

  • Breach of partnership or operating agreements
  • Exclusion from accounts or management control
  • Breach of fiduciary duty or self-dealing
  • Misappropriation of funds or property
  • Partner stalemates and company dissolution
  • Ownership, valuation, and buyout disputes

 

Our mission is to protect your rights, preserve your company’s value, and provide a clear path forward, whether that means continuing operations or achieving a fair exit.

Why Partnership Conflicts Can Be So Disruptive in McKinney

Disputes between partners can halt day-to-day operations, delay payments, and create doubt among lenders and customers. In McKinney’s close-knit business community, news of internal conflict travels fast, undermining confidence in the company.

 

Texas courts understand how damaging these disputes can be. The law allows partners to petition for an accounting, request injunctive relief, or even appoint a receiver to protect company assets. A knowledgeable McKinney partnership dispute lawyer can guide you through these options and act quickly to stabilize the business before the damage spreads.

Is a Partnership Agreement Required in Texas?

No written agreement is required to form a partnership in Texas. However, without one, your business will default to the rules outlined in the Texas Business Organizations Code—which may not reflect your original understanding with your partner. For example, profits and decision-making authority are typically divided equally, even if one partner contributed far more capital or labor.

 

A McKinney partnership dispute attorney can review your situation, determine whether a legal partnership exists, and enforce or challenge default provisions that could affect your ownership rights.

Can You Force a Partner to Be Bought Out?

A partner can be compelled to sell their interest only if your agreement includes a buy-sell clause or if a court intervenes through receivership or judicial dissolution. Otherwise, a buyout must be achieved through negotiation.

 

Our attorneys often resolve buyout disputes through structured settlements designed to maintain business value while preventing unnecessary litigation. When negotiation fails, we pursue court-ordered relief to ensure fairness and protect our clients’ interests.

 

An experienced partnership dispute lawyer can help you navigate the financial, tax, and procedural complexities of these situations to reach the best possible outcome.

Texas Statutes That Shape Your Legal Options

Understanding Texas statutory deadlines and default rules can make or break a partnership dispute. Claims for breach of contract or breach of fiduciary duty generally have a four-year limitations period (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004), while claims involving fraud or conversion must be filed within two years.

 

When no written agreement exists, Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 152.202 divides profits and voting power evenly among partners. Courts rely on these provisions to determine control, freeze assets, or compel document production. Knowing how to use these rules strategically turns Texas law into a powerful negotiating tool at mediation or trial.

Preserving Evidence Strengthens Your Case

Once a dispute becomes likely, Texas law requires both parties to preserve relevant records. In Brookshire Bros., Ltd. v. Aldridge (Tex. 2014), the Supreme Court held that courts may instruct juries to presume missing evidence was unfavorable when it should have been retained.

 

Our team immediately issues preservation letters to lock down emails, financial records, and account data. This allows us to seek temporary restraining orders or injunctions to protect business assets while the case proceeds. Acting early prevents the loss of critical evidence and strengthens your position in court or negotiation.

Our McKinney Partnership Dispute lawyers can resolve a wide range of 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. Our partnership dispute lawyers help business owners resolve partnership disputes efficiently and enforce their rights under the terms of the agreement.

A breach of a partnership agreement occurs when one partner fails to uphold the terms of the deal, whether related to duties, capital contributions, or management roles. These violations can threaten the health and future of the business. Our partnership dispute lawyers work to enforce the terms of the agreement and resolve conflicts through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when a partner acts in their own interest at the expense of the business or other partners, violating the trust that underpins the relationship. This can include self-dealing, misusing company funds, or withholding critical information. Our partnership dispute lawyers represent clients in holding partners accountable and pursuing remedies that protect the integrity of the business.

Financial fraud between partners—such as hidden income, theft, misappropriated funds, or falsified records—can cause lasting damage to both trust and the business itself. These situations often require a thorough investigation and swift legal action. Our partnership dispute lawyers help clients uncover financial misconduct and pursue claims to recover losses and restore accountability.

Frequently asked questions

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In Texas, you generally have four years to sue for breach of a partnership agreement or breach of fiduciary duty under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004. Claims for conversion or fraud are tighter, with limitations ranging from two to four years depending on the facts and when the wrongdoing was discovered.

Courts may order accounting of profits, damages for lost income, disgorgement of wrongful gains, injunctions, forced buyout, or judicial dissolution with a receiver appointed.

Court filings are public, but early mediation or confidential arbitration can minimize exposure. Injunctions may also protect trade secrets during the dispute.

You should never wait to hire an attorney. The best time to hire an attorney is as soon as mistrust arises, and especially before records disappear, money moves, or deadlines lapse. Early legal strategy preserves leverage and may prevent a costly dissolution.

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Our experienced attorneys help McKinney business owners and partners resolve disputes that threaten their companies. Whether you are facing a breach of fiduciary duty, a buyout conflict, or a partner lockout, Roquemore Skierski can protect your interests and help you move forward.

 

Call 972-325-6591 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation with a knowledgeable McKinney partnership dispute lawyer.

While our business litigation attorneys are based in downtown Dallas, we proudly serve business owners in the McKinney area, including in Anna, Melissa, Parker, and beyond. 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.