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Roquemore Skierski defends Dallas businesses with sharp counsel and tough courtroom advocacy, protecting your bottom line from formation to complex disputes.
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Contract breaches are common in a fast-moving market like Dallas. Manufacturers, healthcare systems, logistics operators, and professional practices depend on clear promises, yet many disputes start with something ordinary such as an unpaid invoice, a shipment that misses the window, or work that falls short of the agreed standard.
If you are confronting a broken commitment or facing an allegation that you breached an agreement, speak with Roquemore Skierski. Our practice centers on business and commercial litigation. We represent Dallas owners and companies from the first demand through trial and arbitration, and we prepare each case as if a jury will hear it so negotiations are guided by real courtroom risk.
Our lawyers have handled contract litigation in Dallas County district courts and in arbitration forums across Texas. We know how to establish the elements of a claim, present damages in a way that judges and juries can follow, and use attorney-fee statutes to influence settlement. Most matters resolve without a verdict, and strong trial preparation is often why they resolve on favorable terms.
Choosing the right lawyer is essential when your business reputation or financial stability is at stake. Many attorneys handle contracts only on the drafting or transactional side, but few focus primarily on contract disputes and litigation. Our firm’s practice is built on representing clients when agreements fall apart.
Litigation experience matters. Even though most cases settle before reaching a verdict, every dispute moves through critical stages—motions, hearings, discovery, and negotiations—that require a steady and informed approach. We have tried and arbitrated contract cases to conclusion, and that experience allows us to create leverage early in the process. When the opposing side sees that your case is fully prepared, meaningful settlement discussions often follow.
Contracts exist to create predictability and reduce uncertainty. When those promises are broken, you need a clear understanding of your rights and options. Our Dallas breach of contract attorneys assist clients in disputes involving:
Each matter receives a tailored approach designed to protect your contractual rights and advance your business objectives efficiently and effectively.
A breach of contract claim is more than a disagreement—it is a legal cause of action with defined elements that must be proven in court. To succeed on such a claim in Texas, a party must show that:
Establishing each of these elements requires careful review of the contract language, supporting documents, and communications between the parties. Our firm works closely with clients to build the factual record and present their case in a clear, credible, and persuasive way.
Not all breaches are alike. Texas law recognizes several categories, each carrying different implications for how a case should be handled.
Understanding which type of breach applies helps determine what remedies are available and how damages should be calculated.
When a contract is violated, Texas law provides several remedies that may be used separately or in combination, depending on the nature of the agreement and the harm caused.
For contracts involving the sale of goods, the Texas Uniform Commercial Code provides additional protections. Buyers may reject nonconforming shipments in whole or in part, or revoke acceptance if latent defects are later discovered. Acting promptly under these provisions can strengthen your position and limit further loss.
While trial is sometimes necessary, most breach of contract disputes resolve beforehand through settlement, mediation, or summary judgment. However, preparing as if trial will occur is essential. Well-prepared cases create leverage—when opposing parties see that the evidence is complete, witnesses are ready, and the legal arguments are solid, they are more likely to reach a fair resolution without the need for a jury.
Our process begins with understanding your goals. We analyze the contract terms, assess the legal and financial implications of different strategies, and build a roadmap for resolution that aligns with your business objectives. Whether your case is best suited for court or arbitration, our focus remains the same: protecting your interests while achieving efficient, cost-effective results. We communicate clearly, provide regular updates, and ensure that every decision supports your long-term success.
Our Dallas breach of contract lawyers help businesses handle a wide contract disputes
Disagreements between partners or members can threaten the future of a business. We handle cases involving profit-sharing, management control, fiduciary duties, and misuse of company assets.
Shareholders often face conflicts regarding dividends, access to corporate records, or allegations of majority oppression. We advise clients on how to enforce shareholder rights and resolve disputes while protecting the company’s value.
When a party simply fails to perform, whether by missing deadlines or refusing payment, we pursue recovery through negotiation or court action to minimize business disruption.
A material breach strikes at the core of the agreement and often justifies termination. We evaluate your legal options and seek remedies that address both immediate and long-term consequences.
If another party has made it clear they will not perform as promised, we can act quickly to preserve evidence, mitigate damages, and prepare for enforcement or defense.
Texas law sets strict filing windows. For most written contracts and fiduciary-duty claims, the deadline is four years from the date of breach. For claims involving fraud, negligent misrepresentation, or conversion, the period is only two years. Courts rarely make exceptions. In some cases involving continuing obligations or concealed misconduct, the timing may be complex, which is why early legal review is essential.
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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Our client, an owner operator, engaged us to negotiate and execute the sale of her hospice in Mequite, Texas to a national entity for $450,000. We coordinated due diligence and sucessfully negotiated the final terms of a deal and transition, so patient care continued without interruption and existing staff remained in place.
Our client started a retail business with two partners. Without his knowledge, his partners excluded him from ownership paperwork and used his personal credit card to cover business expenses, and charged nearly $25,000 to the account. After filing a demand letter and TRO, our client was able to recover the misused funds.
Our client, the largest tenant in a development, signed a lease with landlord who subsequently sold the property to a new landlord. The new landlord harrassed our client and fabricated a reason to terminate his lease, destroying our Client’s business. Roquemore Skierski was hired to collect damages.
Our client entered into an agreement with the defendant to perform fulfillment services for a fee. Despite a clear obligation, the defendant breached the contract by failing to pay. Roquemore Skierski was been retained to collect what was due under the contract, including damages, unjust enrichment and promissory estoppel.
Our client, a commercial landlord, settled with a former tenant who breached his lease with an executed agreed judgement. The tenant subsequently breached the terms of his settlement, and Roquemore Skierski was hired to handle the post-judgment collection of the amounts due under the judgment.
Our client, a physician, sold his practice and LLC by a promissory note and purchase agreement for $682,000. After closing the deal, the buyer defaulted on their promissory note and failed to make payments. Roquemore Skierski PLLC was hired to enforce the contractural rights, including damages, under the transaction documents.
Our client, a physician, sold his medical practice, but continued as the landlord to the practice as he owned the building. The buyer of his practice and new tenant defaulted on a 20 year lease after two months. Roquemore Skierski was hired to enforce the lease agreement and collect monetary damages for the breach of contract.
Our client invested $50,000 with an investment advisor, who subsequently stopped communicating with clients. Roquemore Skierski was hired to bring claims of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, and secured a judgment against the advisor for principal paid, the promised return on investment, and attorneys’ fees.
Our client, a large corporate contractor, performed fiber optic work pursuant to a sub-contractor agreement with a general contractor. The general contractor withheld funds of $200,000 for the work our client performed. Roquemore Skierski was hired to enforce our clients’ contractual rights against the general contactor.
Our client, a commercial lender purchased a defaulted $485,000 note and deed of trust from the originating lender. Upon noticing foreclosure, the debtor filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful foreclosure and secured a TRO. Roquemore Skierski was hired to defend the lawsuit and respond to the TRO, which had dissolved.
Our clients entered into a startup business to buy and sell real estate. The parties secured a loan to fund operations, which the defendant immediately diverted to a separate company. Although he initially repeatedly promised to return the money, he stopped responding to our clients. Roquemore Skierski was hired to recover the stolen funds.
If you are facing a breach of contract issue in Dallas, do not wait until the situation worsens. The earlier you involve experienced legal counsel, the more options you will have for protecting your rights and limiting your exposure. Roquemore Skierski represents business owners and companies across the Dallas area in breach of contract and related commercial litigation matters.
Call 972-325-6591 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. We will review your contract, explain your options, and develop a practical, results-driven plan to resolve your dispute.
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.