Donna M. Ballman, P.A.
Non-Compete Agreements

Representing and Advising Florida Executives, Managers, Employees and Employers

At our Fort Lauderdale employment law firm, our attorneys provide knowledgeable advice and representation to executives, managers and employees in the field of non-compete contracts and severance agreements. Attorney Ballman has developed extensive experience with both large and small employers in non-compete agreements and employment law.  

Non-Compete Agreement Development and Enforcement

We are knowledgeable about the relevant statutes governing non-compete agreements, and use that knowledge to help our individual and business clients in cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. For an employment attorney skilled in the review of and defense against enforcement of non-compete agreements, contact our south Florida lawyer, Donna M. Ballman, P.A., to discuss your needs.

Employer Obligations in a Non-Compete Agreement

In our work with non-compete agreements, we make a particular effort to advise executives, managers and employees of their obligations under Florida employment law if they wish to overcome or enforce a Florida non-compete contract. We advise them that employers must abide by the specific requirements of the contract in order to enforce it. Employer obligations under non-compete agreements that must be fulfilled include things such as paying all benefits at the level specified, and always abiding by their obligations by the contract. If requirements such as these are not fulfilled, the employer may not be able to enforce the contract. Our attorneys can provide advice on developing a non-compete contract that employers can abide by, and thus enforce. For skilled advice on non-compete agreements, contact our Florida law firm, Donna M. Ballman, P.A.

Enforcing a Non-Compete Contract
Many employers make assumptions about non-compete agreements when they try to enforce them. After meeting the employer obligations, employers need to demonstrate a legitimate business reason to institute enforcement proceedings. At our law firm, Donna M. Ballman, P.A., we advise our clients about these requirements. The state of Florida defines legitimate business interests for which a non-compete agreement can be enforced as

• Protecting trade secrets
• Maintaining valuable confidential business or professional information
• Preserving relationships with specific prospective or existing customers, patients, or clients;
• Defending goodwill associated with an ongoing business or professional practice, by way of a trademark, geographic location or marketing/trade area;
• Maximizing investment in extraordinary or specialized training

If you are an employer seeking more information about developing enforceable Florida non-compete agreements, read Donna Ballman’s article about mistakes employers make in developing non-compete agreements. If you are an executive, manager, or employee seeking more information about overcoming, defeating, or defending against Florida non-compete agreements, read Donna Ballman’s article about how to overcome non-compete agreements.

Other Non-compete Issues to Consider
At our Florida law firm, we advise our clients to consider other issues related to enforcing non-compete contracts. These can include things such as the age of the contract, whether or not the information held by the employee is actually readily available elsewhere, or whether the public interest would be served by enforcing a non-compete agreement. We help our clients understand and navigate these issues. To speak with a skilled non-compete contract lawyer about defeating or defence against enforcing non-compete agreements for your business, contact Donna M. Ballman, P.A. for an appointment.

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Donna M. Ballman, P.A.
5001 South University Drive, Suite G
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33328
Telephone: 954-680-6300
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Our non-compete contract attorneys at the law offices of Donna M. Ballman, P.A. represent employees throughout south Florida and the Florida Keys, including the cities of: Fort Lauderdale (Ft. Lauderdale), Miami, West Palm Beach, Naples, Ft. Meyers, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Stuart, Jupiter, Boca Raton, and Hollywood. Our employment lawyers also represent employees in the following counties: Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Miami-Dade County. Whether you need a south Florida wrongful termination attorney or a Fort Lauderdale retaliatory discharge lawyer, we can help.