Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

Do not compete clause

I signed a do not compete agreement thirty years ago. I am leaving my current employer and I want to compete with my old employer's list of clients(which I developed) My question, is the do not compete clause enforceble? and for how long? and what kind of sanction would I face? Thank you


Asked on 1/01/02, 2:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patrick Tracy Patrick J. Tracy, Esq, P.E.,

Re: Do not compete clause

Without reading the agreement, I cannot comment specifically on your situation. The general rule is that they have to be reasonable as to time and location. Many companies are suing former employees over similar situations as you describe. The best advice is to seek competent counsel in your area to advise you regarding this situation. Good Luck!!!

Pat Tracy

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Answered on 1/01/02, 7:13 pm


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