Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality Agreements

What Are Restrictive Covenants?
Restrictive covenants are clauses in employment agreements designed to protect a company’s business operations, trade secrets, and client relationships. In New York, common types include:

• Non-Compete Agreements: Prevent an employee from working for a competitor or starting a competing business for a specific period of time and within a defined geographic area after leaving a job.
• Non-Solicitation Agreements: Prohibit a former employee from soliciting the company’s clients, customers, or employees for a set period after departure.
• Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Restrict the use or disclosure of proprietary information, trade secrets, and other sensitive business data.

Representing Employees in Restrictive Covenant Disputes
We counsel employees on how restrictive covenants may affect their job mobility and career plans. Our attorneys negotiate the terms of employment and separation agreements to limit overbroad restrictions and ensure fairness. If you are facing threats of enforcement or litigation from a former employer, we can defend you in court or seek to invalidate an overly restrictive clause.

Protecting Business Interests Through Enforceable Agreements
For employers, our firm drafts tailored agreements that safeguard your business without violating New York’s evolving legal standards for fairness and necessity. Courts in New York scrutinize restrictive covenants closely and only enforce those that protect legitimate business interests—such as confidential information, customer relationships, or unique skills—and are reasonable in scope, duration, and geography.

We assist with:

• Drafting enforceable non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
• Reviewing existing agreements for legal validity
• Enforcing covenants through cease and desist letters or litigation
• Defending against claims of breach

Whether you are negotiating a new job or protecting your company’s competitive edge, Pardalis & Nohavicka offers practical, strategic legal guidance on restrictive covenant matters.

To consult with an experienced New York employment attorney, email us at contact@pnlawyers.com or call our office to schedule a consultation.