Legal Question in Business Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Business

I have a typical lawyer answer...it depends. What does it depend on? Mainly, the language of the agreement and the circumstances of your hiring. Most noncompete contracts state that your promise to not to compete with your employer survives termination, or remains in effect after your termination. However, a court will only enforce this noncompete if it has a reseasonable time-limit and geographic-limit. Also, a noncompete is only enforceable, if you signed it when your accepted the position with the employer. So, to answer your question completely, I would need to actually read your agreement. My best advice is to contact a lawyer who is familar with business law. If you want to receive a basic understanding about noncompete agreements in Pennsylvania, the internet offers many free legal research web-sites. Check out:

www.jenkinslaw.org

www.nolo.com

www.findlaw.com

You can also visit my website for basic information about Pennsylvania contract law - www.mckeeoffice.com/contracts.html

Know that contract law is governed by state law. So, be sure that any material you are reading, specifically discusses Pennsylvania law. Feel free to contact my office anytime. Good luck.

Sharmil McKee

Business Attorney

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania