Litigation

The attorneys at Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C. have vast experience related to non-competes and other kinds of restrictive covenants often contained in employment agreements. From negotiating a non-compete or non-solicitation provision in an employment contract to litigating restrictive covenant disputes in court, our lawyers are ready
to assist you with these challenging, complex and often evolving legal issues.

Our goal is always to work with our clients to reach their goals and to handle disputes as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. While conflicts related to non-competes and other restrictive covenants frequently involve high stakes for both the employer and the employee, we develop pragmatic strategies to help our clients reach an optimal resolution in a timely manner. Whether you’re an employee or an employer, our attorneys can represent you in connection with various aspects of non-competes and other restrictive covenants, including:

• Negotiation and drafting of employment contracts containing restrictive covenants such as non-competes and non-solicitation provisions
• Negotiation and settlement of employment disputes related to restrictive covenants
• Commencement or defense of lawsuits related to restrictive covenants, including applications for emergency relief such as preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders
• Navigation of all phases of restrictive covenant-related litigation, including the pleading stage, discovery, motion practice and trial, in both state court and federal court
• Alternative dispute resolution such as mediations and arbitrations

Recent Restrictive Covenant And Non-Compete Publications

FTC Non-Compete Ban Set Aside
FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements: What You Need To Know
What Do You Really Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements in New York? Five Fast Facts
Commercial Litigation: Enforcing Employee Non-Compete Clauses
New York Physicians and Non-Compete Clauses