Noncompetes and other Restrictive Convenant Disputes

Cases involving alleged violations of non-compete agreements, NDAs, or other restrictive covenants can be very significant to both the employer and the former employee (or independent contractor).  In the employment context, these claims often also involve claims of breach of the duty of loyalty, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, and in some instances, claims of trade secret theft. 

In short, there is often a lot at stake for both sides and multiple legal theories involved.

Florida's unique restrictive covenant statute, section 542.335, is unlike any other state's statute.   Further, restrictive covenant law includes presumptions and rules of construction that are not applicable in typical contract disputes.  

Since 2020, Jim has served on the Florida Bar Business Law Task Force charged with proposing changes to this statute.  

Jim has extensive experience litigating and mediating cases involving the claimed breach of restrictive covenants.   Let him put that experience to work in your case when it comes time to mediate.