Kansas City Non-compete Agreement Lawyer
Kansas Small Business Attorney Helping Clients With Non-compete Agreements
Many people are often confused about what non-compete agreements are, how they are used and when should someone consult an attorney regarding the drafting and use of one. In fact, an entire body of law has evolved that governs non-compete agreements.
While many non-compete agreements may look the same, there are very subtle differences that can have a huge impact on their enforceability. It is quite possible to have two identical non-competes with two different businesses in the same city, but different industries, where one is be valid and the other is not.
At the Law Office of Rodney K. Murrow, we are familiar with the Kansas and Missouri laws governing every type of non-compete issues. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to see how we can be of benefit to you.
Most states recognize three basic types of agreements:
- Non-compete, which restricts subsequent employment by geography and time
- Non-solicitation, which restricting solicitation of customers or clients in subsequent employment
- Non-disclosure, which restricts disclosure or use of certain protected information.
Often the term "non-compete" is an umbrella term used to cover all of these types of agreements. However, there are many, variations within these three types of agreements, and our contracts attorney, Rod Murrow, can help you decide what form of non-compete can best meet your needs and how to deal with one that you may already be in a party to.
Non-compete agreements are used to balance competing interests between the employee and the employer. The employee has a valid, legitimate legal interest in using their knowledge, skills and experience in the job market to get the best job they can and advance their career.
However, the employer also has a valid, legitimate legal interest in protecting sensitive information, business contacts and other matters that it has invested much time and money in developing. The law surrounding non-competes strives to find the balance between those competing interests.
Negotiating, drafting, interpreting, applying and litigating non-compete agreements requires a firm grasp of not only the law but also the many subtle facts and issues unique to the particular employee and employer who are parties to that agreement, the industry in which the employee works and even the geographic location of the employment. Often this also requires some creativity.
Many times, clients (either the employee or the employer) have a serious misunderstanding about what they can and cannot do as a result of a non-compete or whether the non-compete is enforceable or not.
As a result, consulting an attorney, like Rod Murrow, with experience dealing with non-competes is essential. He always works closely with businesses to draft the right type of agreement for them. When potential issues arise that could potentially lead to costly litigation, he is on call to step in and assess the situation to see if anything can be done to resolve the matter quickly and cost-efficiently.
Likewise, we encourage employees to consult with attorney Murrow before they sign an agreement and again whenever any issue arises that may potentially be governed by the non-compete.
As with many legal issues, consulting with a lawyer sooner rather than later can save a great deal of money and distress in litigation, which is why we encourage you to contact our office today for any questions or contract drafting needs you have with regards to non-compete agreements.
When you need a professional who goes the distance:
The Law Office of Rodney K. Murrow, P.A.
Commerce Bank Building
8700 Monrovia, Suite 208
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
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