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At Roquemore Skierski, we represent businesses, partners, shareholders, and officers in high-stakes breach of fiduciary duty disputes throughout Dallas and North Texas. These cases often arise when someone entrusted with decision-making authority, such as a business partner, director, officer, or manager, places their personal interests ahead of the company’s or fails to act with the loyalty, honesty, or care the law requires.
Our Dallas breach of fiduciary duty lawyers bring years of commercial litigation experience to cases involving corporate mismanagement, self-dealing, misuse of company funds, and other conduct that undermines a business relationship. We approach every case with the same discipline: an investigation rooted in the facts, a practical assessment of damages and remedies, and a clear litigation strategy designed to protect your position and restore what was lost.
A fiduciary duty is one of the highest obligations recognized in Texas law. It requires a person in a position of trust to act in good faith and with loyalty toward the party they serve. In a business setting, this may include partners within an LLC or LLP, corporate directors and officers, majority shareholders, trustees, and certain agents or employees.
A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when that person acts in their own interest rather than the company’s or fails to exercise the degree of care and diligence expected of them. Examples include:
Texas courts evaluate these cases by examining whether a fiduciary relationship existed, whether that duty was breached, and whether the breach caused damages. Roquemore Skierski’s Dallas breach of fiduciary duty attorneys are experienced in proving each of these elements through financial forensics, document discovery, and strategic litigation planning.
In most situations, breach of fiduciary duty is a civil cause of action, not a criminal offense. However, when the same conduct involves theft, embezzlement, fraud, or misapplication of fiduciary property, criminal liability can arise under the Texas Penal Code.
For example, a company executive who misappropriates investor funds or manipulates financial records could face both a civil lawsuit and criminal prosecution. Our attorneys understand these overlapping risks and coordinate closely with forensic accountants and investigators to preserve evidence and mitigate potential exposure in dual civil and criminal matters.
Yes. Under Texas law, breach of fiduciary duty is classified as a tort, a civil wrong that entitles the injured party to seek monetary damages or equitable remedies. Available remedies can include:
Because the breach often involves intentional or reckless conduct, juries in Texas can also award exemplary (punitive) damages when the facts justify it. Roquemore Skierski’s Dallas breach of fiduciary duty lawyers are adept at quantifying losses, tracing funds, and seeking all available remedies to make clients whole.
Our firm’s litigation practice is built on one principle: sophisticated representation without unnecessary complexity. At Roquemore Skierski, every breach of fiduciary duty case receives hands-on attention from an attorney who understands both courtroom procedure and business realities. We regularly represent clients in the 68th and 101st Civil District Courts in Dallas County, as well as in arbitration before the American Arbitration Association and private panels.
From pre-suit investigations to trial and enforcement, we manage every phase of the dispute with precision. We begin by assessing whether informal resolution or mediation is viable, then prepare as though the case will be tried. This approach ensures our clients are always positioned from strength, whether across the table or in the courtroom.
If you suspect that a business partner, officer, or shareholder has violated their fiduciary obligations, or if you have been accused of doing so, contact Roquemore Skierski to discuss your situation. Our Dallas breach of fiduciary duty attorneys will help you understand your rights, your risks, and your options for moving forward.
Common fiduciary duties in business include the duty of loyalty, which requires a partner or officer to put the company’s interests ahead of personal gain, and the duty of care, which requires informed and prudent decision-making. Failing to disclose conflicts of interest or misusing company assets can both qualify as breaches.
Yes. Texas law recognizes fiduciary duties among partners and members of closely held companies. If a partner diverts profits, withholds information, or acts against the partnership’s interest, the other partners may bring a claim for breach of fiduciary duty to recover damages or remove the wrongdoer from management.
In Texas, most breach of fiduciary duty claims must be filed within four years of when the wrongful conduct occurred or when it was discovered. Because timing can be complex, early consultation with experienced Dallas breach of fiduciary duty lawyers like Roquemore Skierski is essential to preserve your rights.

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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.
We represent business owners, partners, and shareholders across Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant Counties in fiduciary duty disputes involving breach of loyalty, self-dealing, and corporate mismanagement. Whether you are pursuing a claim or defending against one, Roquemore Skierski brings the same disciplined preparation and advocacy that defines our broader business litigation practice.
If your company is facing internal misconduct, partnership conflicts, or suspected breaches of fiduciary obligations, our attorneys can help you take control of the situation. Call 972-325-6591 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation.
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.