I handle litigation involving non-competition agreements, confidentiality agreements, and claims of theft or misappropriation of trade secrets, and I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in such lawsuits.

If you are considering taking a job, or you are already working for a company, and your employer or prospective employer asks you to sign a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement, you should consult with an experienced lawyer to protect your rights. Your employer may seek restrictions that unfairly limit the geographic scope or the length of time the non-compete is in effect. Texas law in this area is complicated and has changed dramatically over the past several years. You want an attorney who knows the law, one who has protected the rights of others in situations like yours.

In the trade secrets areas, lawsuits involving claims of breach of a confidentiality agreement or theft or misappropriation of trade secrets tend to be very fact intensive — especially on the issues of whether information is really "secret" and what steps have been taken by the employer to protect it — and may require gaining an understanding of complex technology.

Protecting Your Rights in Non-Compete or Non-Solicitation Agreements

I handle disputes over non-compete or non-solicitation agreements, representing both employees and employers. When you engage me to protect your rights, I will conduct a thorough investigation of the situation, carefully examining the non-competition agreement and associated documents to determine:

• How it defines "competition"
• What it prohibits you from doing
• Whether the geographic scope is too broad
• Whether the time frame is unfairly long

In representing you as an employee, I will work directly with your employer to negotiate a fair settlement, but if your employer is unwilling to bargain in good faith, I will take the necessary steps to protect your rights in court. I will gather and evaluate all evidence, prepare and file all pleadings or other documents, and I will be your advocate at every state of the case, from depositions of witnesses to settlement talks or trial.

Trade Secrets Litigation

If you are a plaintiff or a defendant in a case involving trade secrets, you need experienced counsel who understands the issues and pays attention to details. I can represent you in matters related to:

• Proprietary technologies or devices
• Product information or designs
• Ideas, formulas, processes or intellectual property

When confidential or protected business assets or intellectual property is compromised or used in an unauthorized manner — or when such accusations are made — I can help you evaluate and understand your legal options and represent your interests.

Dallas/Fort Worth Non-Solicitation Litigation Attorney

To speak to an experienced Dallas non-compete litigation attorney, contact my office by e-mail or call me at 214-743-4190. I am conveniently located in the Comerica Bank Building in downtown Dallas.

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