Donna M. Ballman, P.A.
Non-Compete Agreements
Representing and Advising Florida Executives, Managers, Employees and Employers
At our Fort Lauderdale employment law firm, our attorneys provide knowledgeable advice and representation to executives, managers, employees and businesses in the field of non-compete contracts and severance agreements. Attorney Ballman has developed extensive experience with both large and small employers in non-compete agreements and employment law.
Non-Compete Agreement Development and Enforcement
We are knowledgeable about the relevant statutes governing non-compete agreements, and use that knowledge to help our individual and business clients in cities like Miami and West Palm Beach. For an employment attorney skilled in the development and enforcement of non-compete agreements, contact our south Florida lawyer, Donna M. Ballman, P.A., to discuss your needs.
Employer Obligations in a Non-Compete Agreement
In our work with non-compete agreements, we make a particular effort to advise executives, managers, employees and employers of their obligations under Florida employment law if they wish to overcome or enforce a Florida non-compete contract. We advise them that employers must abide by the specific requirements of the contract in order to enforce it. Employer obligations under non-compete agreements that must be fulfilled include things such as paying all benefits at the level specified, and always amending language in a way stipulated by the contract. If requirements such as these are not fulfilled, the employer may not be able to enforce the contract. Our attorneys can provide advice on developing a non-compete contract that employers can abide by, and thus enforce. For skilled advice on non-compete agreements, contact our Florida law firm, Donna M. Ballman, P.A.
Enforcing a Non-Compete Contract
Many employers make assumptions about non-compete agreements when they try to enforce them. After meeting the employer obligations, employers need to demonstrate a legitimate business reason to institute enforcement proceedings. At our law firm, Donna M. Ballman, P.A., we advise our individual and business clients about these business-related requirements. The state of Florida defines legitimate business interests for which a non-compete agreement can be enforced as
- Protecting trade secrets
- Maintaining valuable confidential business or professional information
- Preserving relationships with specific prospective or existing customers, patients, or clients;
- Defending goodwill associated with an ongoing business or professional practice, by way of a trademark, geographic location or marketing/trade area;
- Maximizing investment in extraordinary or specialized training
Our attorneys can advise businesses on these requirements and how to comply with them. To speak with a knowledgeable non-compete contract lawyer, contact us at Donna M. Ballman, P.A. to discuss the development or enforcement of a Florida non-compete contract. If you are an employer seeking more information about developing enforceable Florida non-compete agreements, read Donna Ballman’s article about mistakes employers make in developing non-compete agreements . If you are an executive, manager, or employee seeking more information about overcoming, defeating, or defending against Florida non-compete agreements, read Donna Ballman’s article about how to overcome non-compete agreements.
Other Non-compete Issues to Consider
At our Florida law firm, we advise our business clients to consider other issues related to enforcing non-compete contracts. These can include things such as the age of the contract, whether or not the information held by the employee is actually readily available elsewhere, or whether the public interest would be served by enforcing a non-compete agreement. We help our clients understand and navigate these issues. To speak with a skilled non-compete contract lawyer about defeating, developing or enforcing non-compete agreements for your business, contact Donna M. Ballman, P.A. for an appointment.
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Donna M. Ballman, P.A.
4801 South University Drive, Suite 3010
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
Telephone: 954-680-6669
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