In today's competitive global marketplace, nothing is more important to the success of a business than the ability to protect and retain human resources, intellectual property, trade secrets, workplace technology and client relationships. Non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality covenants are widely used for this purpose in business relationships and employment situations. However, because the impact of these agreements often limits a person's ability to earn a livelihood, legislatures and courts around the country do not favor them and many have narrowed their enforceability. Unfortunately, many business professionals learn through experience that their confidentiality or non-competition covenants do not fully protect them. Creating effective, enforceable covenants and protecting valuable customer relationships, confidential information and trade secrets requires the assistance of a skilled business transactions attorney.
Our business law attorneys at Stephenson Snokhous & Fournier are exceptionally qualified to handle the legal issues associated with confidentiality, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.
We help our clients obtain and protect their assets and business relationships by formulating innovative policies and contracts that address their needs. We prepare and negotiate enforceable confidentiality agreements and restrictive covenants. We also create policies for trade secret and confidential information ownership, protection and retention. We routinely advise clients regarding structuring and minimization of risk when recruiting individuals or groups of employees. And, we help our clients quickly investigate and respond to situations involving thefts of trade secrets or other types of unfair competition.
Our attorneys have highly developed listening skills, taking the time to get to know and understand our clients and their businesses. Our high level of personal attention and service allows us to tailor business contracts to our clients' needs.
Contact Stephenson Snokhous & Fournier to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your concerns with knowledgeable Houston business lawyers.
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