Non-Compete & Trade Secrets

Florida enforces reasonable restrictive covenants — and litigates them constantly. Whether you're a business protecting client relationships, a professional who signed a covenant years ago, or a company hiring from a competitor, these cases move fast: the fight is usually over an injunction in the first weeks, not a trial years later.

Enforcement under § 542.335

A Florida non-compete must be in writing, signed, and reasonably tailored in time, area, and scope to protect a legitimate business interest — trade secrets, confidential information, substantial customer relationships, specialized training, or goodwill. When a former employee or partner takes your playbook across the street, injunctive relief exists precisely for that moment; delay is the enemy.

Defense with leverage

Signed a covenant? It may be narrower than it looks — overbroad terms can be modified, interests must be proven, and prior breaches by the employer matter. We defend departing employees and the companies that hire them, and we know where enforcement claims crack.

Trade secrets

Customer lists, pricing, formulas, and processes can qualify for protection when actually kept secret. Claims rise and fall on what was truly confidential and what walked out the door — forensics, devices, and email trails decide these cases, and we build them fast.