New York Non-Compete Attorneys
If you are facing a non-compete agreement dispute in New York, the decisions you make now can affect your career opportunities. Our New York non-compete lawyers help employees and employers navigate restrictive covenant disputes, enforcement actions, and contract issues.
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Cantrell Schuette, P.A. is one of few law firms that focuses its practice on competition law, which includes providing counseling and litigation services relating to non-compete, non-solicit, and non-disclosure agreements (commonly referred to collectively as restrictive covenants). Simply put, we know New York non-compete law backwards and forwards.
Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Non-Disclosure Agreements in New York
To learn more about the firm’s experience in non-compete matters, please see the firm’s non-compete and unfair competition practice page. As an additional resource, in September 2018, the New York Attorney General issued a Frequently Asked Questions memo concerning the enforceability of non-competes under New York law and provided helpful questions that individuals should consider prior to entering into a non-compete agreement. The FAQ can be found at ag.ny.gov.
Companies
Companies regularly rely on the firm to address the following types of New York restrictive covenant issues:
- Drafting employment agreements, independent contractor agreements and restrictive covenants.
Strategizing on the choice of law and venue selection provisions for multi-state employers, as court enforcement of non-competes can vary significantly from state to state. - Providing practical guidance to companies on active steps they can take to ensure restrictive covenants remain enforceable.
- Assessing whether restrictive covenants were violated or trade secrets were misappropriated.
- Determining whether an employee or contractor was, as a legal matter, terminated voluntarily or involuntarily. Under New York law, this makes a difference on the enforceability of a non-compete agreement.
- Providing guidance on detecting theft of proprietary business information.
- Counseling businesses on hiring individuals who have restrictive covenants or possess proprietary business information.
- Prosecuting and defending claims of violating a non-compete or non-solicit, trade secret actions, and other claims relating to unfair competition including, determining whether a lawsuit is best suited for a particular state or federal court.
Individuals
Individuals including sales employees and executives regularly rely on the firm to address the following types of New York restrictive covenant issues:
- Whether a non-compete or non-solicit is enforceable in New York and, if so, the extent of its enforceability.
- Whether they were, as a legal matter, considered terminated voluntarily or involuntarily. Under New York law, this makes a difference on whether a non-compete is enforceable.
- Providing guidance on what actions would and would not violate a particular non-compete or non-solicit.
- Whether restrictive covenants (i.e., non-compete, non-solicit, and non-disclosures) are valid in New York if they were not signed until after the employment or contractor position began.
- Whether a restrictive covenant is enforceable in New York if the company an individual worked for was merged with or purchased by another company.
What to Look for in a New York Non-Compete Attorney
As a reminder, when looking for a New York state non-compete lawyer, you are encouraged to compare the background of the New York non-compete lawyers you are considering. Apart from subject matter experience, consider the educational background, past results, and what references say about their own experiences. At Cantrell Schuette, P.A., we are glad to share references, from individual business owners and executives to mid-sized companies and Fortune 500 companies. If you or your company is considering a top New York non-compete attorney, consider Cantrell Schuette, P.A..
We handle non-compete disputes throughout New York City (including Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn) and other cities in New York, including the cities of Hempstead, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, and White Plains.
Other Practice Areas
Cantrell Schuette, P.A. is a competition law boutique. As such, the firm must also have subject matter expertise in business litigation and employment law; both of those areas of law are often tied to competition-related disputes. Common examples of competition law issues between companies include allegations of trade secret theft, tortious interference with non-compete and non-solicit agreements, breach of non-disclosure agreements, false advertising claims, internet marketing practices, and trademark infringement. For employees and contractors, typical competition law issues include disputes over non-compete and non-solicit agreements. Please visit the firm’s litigation practice areas for more details on the type of disputes we handle and examples of past results.
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Non-Compete Legal Representation in New York
Non-compete agreements can help protect legitimate business interests, but they may also place significant restrictions on an employee’s ability to pursue new career opportunities. At Cantrell Schuette, our attorneys represent both employees and employers in disputes involving non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and other restrictive covenant agreements.
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When it comes to non-compete agreements, timing matters. Getting legal guidance early can help preserve your options.
If you are considering a New York non-compete attorney, please give us a call at (877) 858-6868.
