Legal Counsel for Noncompete Agreements
Are you being asked to sign a noncompete agreement? Are you thinking about asking an employee to sign a noncompete agreement? Are you interested in seeing if you can legally breach the terms of an existing noncompete contract? Are you concerned that a former employee is breaching the terms of an existing noncompete contract? No matter what the specifics of your circumstances are, it is likely a good idea to seek legal guidance by contacting an experienced noncompete agreement lawyer today. Noncompete agreements are legally binding documents and should not be treated lightly. Speaking with an attorney experienced in this area of law will help to bring clarity to your situation as you weigh your legal options at this time.
Noncompete Agreements – The Basics
At their most basic, noncompete agreements prohibit an employee from working in a certain capacity within a specific period of time after ending their ties with their current employer. Many noncompete agreements insist that an employee cannot work in the same industry within a certain mile radius for a period of time after leaving their position at their current company. However, these agreements may manifest in other ways too. Their primary purpose is to safeguard the trade secrets and competitive edge that a given company has in the marketplace. By insisting that an employee cannot immediately go work for a closely-related (industry, geography, etc.) competitor after leaving the company, a business can help to safeguard its own interests. However, the terms of these contracts may be invalidated if the terms are deemed unfair or were agreed upon under duress, etc. Therefore, it is important to speak with a noncompete agreement lawyer before making any assumptions about your specific situation.
Legal Guidance Is Available
If you have either been asked to sign a noncompete agreement or are questioning whether it makes sense to insist that an employee sign a noncompete agreement, please do not hesitate to schedule a consultation with a noncompete agreement lawyer today. Similarly, if you are concerned that a former employee is infringing on the terms of an existing agreement or you are wondering whether you can personally breach the terms of an existing agreement, you could also benefit from legal counsel at this time. A consultation will allow you to explain the unique circumstances you are facing and to receive experienced legal guidance in return for your effort. Consultations are risk-free and do not obligate you to seek additional legal services if you have no need of them. These meetings are also confidential, so please do not hesitate to schedule a consultation with an experienced noncompete agreement lawyer today. Our team looks forward to speaking with you.