Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia

I signed an employment contract in Virginia which states that if I quit this employ I cannot work for another of the same business in the same area for 1 year. Is this legal? I am a Dr of Optomery and the area is 50 miles.

Asked on 8/02/11, 4:57 am

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Possibly, but more relevant facts may need to be evaluated for a more

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Answered on 8/02/11, 6:58 pm

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