McKinney Shareholder Dispute Lawyers

Shareholder conflict is a governance problem before it becomes a lawsuit. It starts with questions about who may authorize transactions, how information flows to owners, and which remedies are available when confidence breaks down. The right plan restores operational stability first, then uses a precise reading of the governing documents and Texas law to move the matter toward a business-focused resolution.

Whether it’s a conflict between shareholders, allegations of misrepresentation, or a violation of securities regulations, these matters demand careful handling and a firm grasp of corporate law.

Roquemore Skierski’s McKinney shareholder dispute lawyers represent business owners, executives, and minority shareholders across Texas in high-stakes disputes. Our clients are actively involved in their companies; they’re founders, investors, and partners who need legal guidance that’s precise, proactive, and designed to protect ownership and value.

When we take on a case, we bring clarity and direction. Whether you’re enforcing your rights as a shareholder or defending your business against securities claims, we develop legal strategies grounded in experience and built for impact. We understand what’s at stake; your equity, your voice, and your future, and we fight to protect it.

Responding to owner conflict in McKinney without disrupting operations

When conflict among owners surfaces, a measured, document driven response keeps the company on schedule while the facts are organized. Confirm who is authorized to sign with banks and key vendors, verify payroll and payables calendars, and pause only extraordinary transactions until the governing documents are reviewed. Compile dated minutes, written consents, cap table records, stock ledgers, and any side agreements that affect voting, transfers, or buy sell mechanics. A McKinney shareholder dispute lawyer will use this record to support negotiation, proportionate court relief, or a structured buyout while customers and employees remain steady.

What your shareholder agreement and bylaws require in McKinney companies

Your shareholder agreement and bylaws set voting thresholds, quorum, notice, transfer limits, and rights of first refusal. These terms determine whether meetings are valid, whether an action needs supermajority approval, and whether a buy sell trigger applies. Aligning decisions with the text prevents procedural missteps and creates leverage. A McKinney shareholder dispute lawyer will read every operative clause and sequence steps in a way that moves the matter toward a practical result.

Court protections that preserve stability while you build the record

Texas procedure provides calibrated tools that maintain the status quo without deciding final merits. Temporary restraining orders and temporary injunctions may pause asset transfers, protect customer lists and inventory, and preserve banking authority while a judge reviews focused affidavits and limited testimony. Where information is blocked, courts can order inspection of records or a targeted accounting so cash movement and related party transactions are evaluated on complete data. A McKinney shareholder dispute lawyer will tailor these measures to fit operations and timing.

Books and records access and when an audit is warranted

Texas owners may inspect company records for a proper purpose at a reasonable time and place. A clear written demand should identify the categories needed and why they matter, followed by a schedule for reviewing financial statements, minutes, key contracts, stock ledgers, and compliance filings. If access is refused or delayed without cause, inspection or an accounting can be sought so decisions and cash effects are tested on a complete record. A McKinney shareholder dispute lawyer will prepare and enforce these requests where necessary.

Venue choices around McKinney and what qualifies for the Business Court

Disputes may proceed in Collin County district courts or, if the case fits Texas Government Code Chapter 25A, in the Texas Business Court’s First Division in Dallas, which serves Collin County. The Business Court hears governance and securities matters when the amount in controversy exceeds 5 million dollars, including derivative suits, internal affairs and fiduciary duty claims, actions under the Texas Business Organizations Code, and securities or trade regulation claims against the company or its officers. If any party is a publicly traded company, the 5 million threshold does not apply. The court also hears specified commercial matters over 10 million dollars, such as qualified transactions of at least 10 million, large contracts that expressly select Business Court jurisdiction, and certain Finance Code or Business and Commerce Code claims. The statute excludes cases against governmental entities, lien foreclosures, DTPA and antitrust claims, Estates, Family, Insurance, and certain Property Code matters, consumer transactions, and any personal injury, medical liability, or legal malpractice claims.

How a McKinney shareholder dispute lawyer structures the matter to conclusion

The process should remain aligned with long term operating goals. Stabilize operations, ground decisions in the governing documents, and seek proportionate court relief when it protects value. Focus discovery on decision points, build credible valuation models, and structure settlements that preserve customers and teams. If trial is required, present documents first and conclusions second so the court can see how the company operates in practice.

our McKinney Shareholder Dispute 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.