Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

l worked for an company that sold warrantied to auto dealers. During my time with that company I signed an agreement "supposedly a non-solicit, non compete". Due to tension within the company dynamic I resigned. I went to work for one of the clients that had been talking to me for some time to take over as a general manager of the store. First off is that a violation of anything when I take over the store? Second the owner recently approached me wanting me to switch providers from the one I used to work for to someone else of my choosing to cut costs? Is this a violation of non solicit or non compete if I am being asked by my employer to switch the business?


Asked on 9/14/11, 9:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

No one here can answer that without reading the paperwork, but it sounds like you could be in serious legal trouble, should already have seen a lawyer and better do so immediately before you dig an expensive legal hole for yourself. The damages and legal fees in such cases could be enough to destroy you financially for life. Take today off and bring your paperwork to a lawyer. You may not be able to return to work.

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Answered on 9/15/11, 4:07 am
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

It depends on the terms of the agreement you signed and its enforceability. Hav ea local business or labor/employment attorney review and advise.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. The link to my contact information is below. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

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Answered on 9/15/11, 9:08 am


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