Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Employment Law Attorneys
When you start a new job, especially in a corporation or closely held business involving technology, trade secrets or other trademarked information, you may need to sign an employment contract. These contracts are often full of complicated legal language, and they often include non-competition and non solicitation clauses. This is a restrictive covenant, which means that you may be restricted in your future employment opportunities.
If you are facing a legal concern or challenge relating to a restrictive covenant, we can assess your situation and assist in protecting your rights.
The law office of Smith, Smith & Curley P.C. assists both employees and employers dealing with employment contracts. For employers, we help them draft contracts that are enforceable and will stand up to scrutiny. From our Shrewsbury location, we serve clients throughout New Jersey, including areas within Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties who are concerned about employment contract-related issues.
We strive to make sure that restrictive covenants such as no-compete clauses and nondisclosure clauses are not overly restrictive and do not ask too much of employees. When assisting employers, we are here to help them protect trade secrets, intellectual property and other confidential information.
- Are you starting a new job and want your employment contract and noncompete clause reviewed for your own legal protection?
- Is your noncompete agreement too broad in terms of geography, time frame, future positions or other terms?
- Has your former employer claimed that you violated your non-disclosure clause when you did not?
- Have you received a demand letter from your former employer to stop working?
- Are you an employer who wants to make sure that your technology or trade secrets are protected?
Litigation and Restrictive Covenants - Reasonableness Is The Standard
Our lawyers have significant experience in litigating employment law matters. We know how the courts scrutinize restrictive covenants. We know the law. And we know that the courts will not enforce anything that is not reasonable. We have been successful in litigating restrictive covenant litigation throughout New Jersey and in New York State as well. We have been successful in obtaining temporary restraints and defeating attempts to restrain workers. We can help you negotiate a solution. If the other side is not willing to come to the negotiating table, we will meticulously prepare a compelling case for the courtroom.
Please Call Today for Answers and Action
To learn more about how we can help you, please call Smith, Smith & Curley P.C. at 732-935-7246 or send us an e-mail to schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney.
