Legal Question in Business Law in California

clients from business

The client based business I work at was

sold and the new owner is running the

business into the ground. She bought

both the building and the rights to use

the clientelle from the previous owner.

A group of us are going to start our

own similar business within a couple

miles of this business. During the

course of business we have developed

relationships with the clients and they

have voluntarily given us contact

information for use. Many have been

aware of the sale and many have asked

to be contacted if we ever decide to

move to a new location. My question is,

can we legally contact these clients via

mail and/or telephone letting them

know of the new location or can our

current owner sue us? There are no

contracts signed between ourselves and

the owner.


Asked on 9/07/06, 11:51 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: clients from business

This presents a potential minefield of problems for you that is likely to end in a lawsuit. Therefore, I recommend that you pay for a consultation with an attorney to discuss your options and how to avoid some problems with the former employer.

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Answered on 9/07/06, 2:28 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: clients from business

There are a few ways you can do as you seek, and many that will get you sued. You should consult with experienced counsel before taking any action to leave or do marketing. Feel free to contact me if interested in doing this right.

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Answered on 9/07/06, 3:07 pm


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