Strategic Counsel For Executives Under Non-compete Obligations
If you’re an executive being asked to sign a non-compete, non-solicitation or confidentiality agreement, or you’re preparing to transition to a new role, it’s important to move strategically. Restrictive covenants can directly impact your ability to accept a competing position, recruit a team, serve existing clients or leverage the industry relationships you’ve built over your career.
Before you sign, negotiate, resign or respond to a demand letter, consult with Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. We focus exclusively on employment law and have built a reputation across southeast Texas for our ability to effectively maneuver employment matters surrounding executives. Call our office at 713-489-2202 to discuss your situation.
Executive-Focused Representation In High-Pressure Restrictive Covenant Disputes
For over three decades, we have counseled executives and professionals in matters involving:
- Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- Nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Cease-and-desist demands and pre-suit threats
- Employment contract disputes
- Severance, exit and separation agreements
No matter which of these issues you’re facing, we bring experienced executive-level advocacy to protect your career mobility, compensation and professional standing.
Understand What’s At Stake Before You Commit – Or Before You Move.
Non-compete agreements are intended to protect an employer’s legitimate business interests, such as goodwill, client relationships and proprietary information. However, executive agreements often go further, as some can attempt to restrict:
- Where you can work: A non-compete may bar executives from accepting a role at a rival company through temporary injunctions or other types of legal limitations.
- How long you must wait: Executive non-competes can include post-employment restriction periods ranging from six months to two years.
- What roles can you accept: Non-competes can often outline what roles are considered competitive and list out the specific types of activities that you can and cannot perform.
- Which clients or colleagues can you contact: Non-competes can often outline a list of restricted groups executives are not allowed to contact for a specific period. Others don’t restrict executives from contacting former customers or coworkers, but rather restrict the types of business dealings you can discuss.
When restrictions are overly broad, poorly drafted or used as leverage during an executive transition, we can help you take swift, strategic and informed legal actions.
Don’t Sign Until You Maximize Your Negotiation Leverage
Challenging a signed restrictive covenant often requires emergency court proceedings. Consequently, it’s important to seek legal advocacy before you sign the document or take actions that trigger enforcement.
As an employment law firm, we can negotiate and mediate executive restrictive covenant disputes with equal proficiency, safeguarding your career so you can continue your professional trajectory.
Contact Us When Your Career, Earnings And Reputation Are At Risk
When you dispute key terms of a restrictive covenant or employment agreement, your professional momentum and your compensation may depend on the outcome. We can provide responsive, experienced assistance backed by the resources to handle complex, high-stakes matters efficiently. Throughout the process, you can have direct access to our extensive knowledge and experience. Additionally, we can address any questions or concerns you may have. That way, you can have the clarity and options you need to seek a favorable resolution.
Call 713-489-2202 or email us to request a consultation today.