Will I get sued by my employer for changing jobs when all I’m trying to do is provide a better future for my family? Do I really have to stay ‘on the bench’ for a year or more while valuable clients, customers and contacts go elsewhere?

The ability to change employers to seek better opportunities and career advancement within your chosen field or profession is a right which many New Jersey executives and professionals take for granted. What do you do if your employer has restricted your job mobility with a non-compete agreement?

As with other contracts, the best time to discuss and negotiate the terms of your non-compete agreement are at the outset of the employment relationship. If you have been presented with a non-compete agreement by your employer, do not be afraid to ask for a period of attorney review in order to get the advice and counsel you need to make an informed decision. If you have already signed your non-compete agreement, you need to fully understand your duties and obligations. The time to think about the ramifications of your non-compete agreement is before you leave your current employer, not after. Legal problems can be avoided if you plan your exit from your current employer carefully. Siegler & Traub, L.L.C. will review your non-compete agreement and give you the thoughtful, considered advice you need to make an informed decision and help you craft your exit strategy in a way that will avoid non-compete litigation.

If you have been served with a non-compete lawsuit, you must act very quickly to secure a seasoned, aggressive and determined attorney to defend you. There are many valid defenses to non-compete lawsuits that can be raised by an experienced New Jersey non-compete agreement attorney. We have successfully defended New Jersey executive and professionals in non-compete litigation and will provide you with the aggressive courtroom representation you need.