Non-Compete Agreement Attorneys in New Hampshire
Experienced Employment Contract Lawyers on Your Side
What is a Non-Compete Agreement?
A non-compete agreement is an employment contract that is written by the employer and designed to protect the employer. It generally attempts to prohibit an employee from competing with their business under certain terms after they have left the job. These contracts are meant to protect the intellectual property, confidential information, and good will of the employer.
What Does a Non-Compete Agreement Include?
A non-compete agreement will generally include terms that describe the types of activities the employee must avoid after leaving. It should also provide for a specific period of time and a geographic area in which the agreement is effective. Many times, a non-compete agreement will prohibit an employee from soliciting other employees or customers away from the employer. It also will likely include clauses to protect the confidential and proprietary information of the employer.
Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in New Hampshire?
Non-compete agreements are standard in many industries, but that doesn’t mean that every non-compete agreement is enforceable. In fact, non-compete agreements are viewed differently by courts than other types of contracts. In New Hampshire, these types of contracts are narrowly interpreted by courts and somewhat disfavored. A court will only allow an employer to enforce a non-compete if the agreement is specifically tailored to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests.
The validity of non-compete agreements in New Hampshire is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. When assessing the enforceability of a non-compete agreement, the details of the contract and employment are considered, along with the potential effects of enforcing the agreement. We can evaluate the terms of your non-compete agreement to determine if it is enforceable, what the limitation of enforceability may be, and assist you with negotiations with your employer, new employer, or any related employment law legal process.
Why You Should Hire a Non-Compete Agreement Lawyer
At Upton & Hatfield, LLP, our legal team is experienced in representing employees in non-compete contract disputes. Navigating contract law can be complex, and our attorneys are here to help.
We can also advise you if you are thinking about signing a new non-compete agreement and help you negotiate the terms of the agreement. We can help you understand the terms of your non-compete agreement, advise you on whether the agreement can be enforced, and provide advice on how to proceed in your specific situation.
Contact Our Legal Team Today
Our legal team is available to discuss your situation during an initial case evaluation. During this time, we can explore the details of your situation and begin crafting a legal strategy. We have decades of experience that we can use to help you, whatever the situation.
Meet Our Attorneys
Diverse Experience, Personalized Attention
.jpg "Brooke L. Shilo Photo")
Representative Matters
-
McPadden v. Walmart McPadden v. Walmart
Achieved a jury verdict of over 31M in a gender discrimination, whistleblower, and wrongful termination lawsuit against Walmart.
-
Employment Discrimination L’Etoile v. New England Finish Systems, Inc.
Gender discrimination/hostile environment; U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire; Jury awarded $200,000.00 in compensatory damages and $200,000.00 in punitive damages (plus pending Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs of $252,000.00)
-
Employment Discrimination Cook v. Environmental Compliance Specialists, Inc.
Wrongful termination; Rockingham County Superior Court; Jury awarded $164,000.00 in lost wages and future lost wages, emotional distress damages and enhanced compensatory damages
-
Employment Discrimination Race and National Origin Discrimination
A client was treated poorly by coworkers on the basis of the client’s race and the employer took adverse employment action against the client because of the coworkers’ actions.
-
Employment Discrimination Whistleblower Retaliation
An employer terminated a client after the client complained about workplace safety issues.
-
Employment Discrimination Estate of Cheryl Sweeney v. Allard Nazarian Group, Inc. d/b/a Granite State Manufacturing
Wrongful termination; Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District; Jury awarded $55,000.00 in lost wages and benefits, $150,000.00 in compensatory damages and $275,000.00 in enhanced compensatory damages.
-
Employment Discrimination Boisvert v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Gender discrimination under Title VII - U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, Total Verdict - $1,168,500
-
Employment Discrimination Martineau v. City of Concord
U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, 93-268-M, $297,000.00 in damages.
-
Employment Discrimination Gender Discrimination
An employer demoted a client after a superior treated the client negatively for nonconformance with gender stereotypes.
-
Employment Discrimination Pregnancy Discrimination
An employer took adverse employment action against an employee because the employee did not perform work during a maternity leave.
-
Employment Discrimination Sexual Orientation Discrimination
A client was harassed and discriminated against based on the client’s sexual orientation.
-
Employment Discrimination Wage Law Violation
An employer failed to pay a client a bonus pursuant to a bonus plan.
-
Employment Discrimination Gender Identity Discrimination
A client was harassed and ultimately terminated after transitioning from male to female.
-
Employment Discrimination Heidi McKee v. NGS Dental, PLLC
Wrongful termination and violation of RSA 275-E - Grafton County Superior Court, 215-2011-CV-00087, Verdict $224,000 in damages plus attorney’s fees, costs and interest to be determined by the court
-
Employment Discrimination Age Discrimination
An employer asked an older client about retirement plans and then terminated the client.
-
Employment Discrimination Disability Discrimination and FMLA Retaliation/Interference
A client communicated to an employer about a disability and a need for leave and the employer then terminated the client.
-
Employment Discrimination Gender Discrimination
A female client was paid less than men for performing comparable work.
-
Employment Discrimination Madeja v. MPB Corporation d/b/a Split Ballbearing
Sexual harassment and retaliation, Sullivan County Superior Court.
-
Employment Discrimination Karen Pepin v. PC Connection Inc. and Gov Connection Inc.
Verdict of $277,903.00 in gender/pregnancy discrimination and retaliation case. Claim for front pay and attorneys’ fees and costs was to be filed when case resolved (2010).
-
Employment Discrimination Chadick v. City of Nashua
Verdict of $200,000.00 in lost wages, compensatory damages and enhanced compensatory damages, plus attorneys’ fees and costs in gender discrimination case (2001).
Why Hire Us?
Our Promise to Our Clients-
A Reputation for Excellence
We are known for our unwavering commitment to achieving the objectives of our clients.
-
A Legacy of Successful Results
Our 100-year legacy is built on achieving successful results for our clients.
-
Committed to the Community
We are proud to support a number of worthy non-profit organizations as a way to give back to our community.
-
Diverse Breadth of Experience
We provide our clients with full-service legal representation across a variety of practice areas.
-
Client-Focused Solutions
We pride ourselves on providing our clients with personalized legal representation that meets their unique needs.
-
Experience on Your Side
Founded in 1908, we put more than 100 years of practice and experience to work for our clients.
A Reputation for Outstanding Service
Developed Client by Client-
“The attorneys and staff at the Hillsborough office were very knowledgeable and helpful. I have also used them for estate planning and have recommended them to many of my friends and family.”
- Amanda V. -
“Heather Burns and Michael McGrath were a methodical and dedicated team throughout my medical malpractice case. They were relentless in their search for every detail and aspect of their findings. They left no stone unturned.”
- Christina L. -
“We would like to thank you for your guidance and assistance as we went through the process of estate planning. Your kindness, patience, and calmness were such a gift throughout the process.”
- M & T -
“I was extremely happy with Upton and Hatfield's real estate service. The attorneys and staff at the Hillsborough office were very knowledgeable and helpful. I have also used them for estate planning and recommended them to many of my friends and family.”
- Amanda V. -
“Mike helped us navigate through a very complicated and stressful situation. He explained the process and all of our options and was very helpful, knowledgeable and thorough.”
- Concetta