Gelormino Law, P.A. handles all aspects of unfair competition law, ranging from pre-litigation counsel and advice on a wide array of employment-related agreements between businesses and key employees, to litigation involving these agreements and related claims.

Employment-Related Agreements

Employment-related agreements include non-competes and other agreements containing restrictive covenants, non-disclosure agreements, and agreements in connection with stock options and the sale of a business. Though each agreement is different, restrictive covenants include these four general types of restrictions placed on an individual during employment and for a set period after the cessation of employment:

• a non-competition provision prohibiting competition with the former employer
• a non-solicitation provision prohibiting solicitation of the former employer’s customers or other employees
• a non-acceptance or non-service provision prohibiting the former employee from accepting business from, or servicing customers of, the former employer
• a provision prohibiting the use or disclosure of the former employer’s confidential information

Experience and Approach

The services at Gelormino Law in this area build upon Nicola Gelormino’s extensive experience advising on, negotiating, and litigating unfair competition matters on behalf of companies ranging from small businesses to large national companies, business executives, and other high-level professionals. Ms. Gelormino employs a strategic and pragmatic approach to these matters, designed to maximize fair competition, minimize exposure, and best achieve the client’s goals. She also recognizes the intricacies and sensitivity inherent in these matters.

Advisory Services

Gelormino Law advises and counsels departing employees (members, etc.) and prospective employers regarding enforceability of employment-related agreements and compliance with the restrictions and other requirements set forth in these agreements. It is important to seek legal advice on unfair competition matters early on, because they often move quickly and can involve significant and costly litigation that can be managed and controlled by having a plan in place.

Recognizing that timely adoption of a plan is critical, the firm provides these services before a change in employment and continuing all the way through the transitional period to the start of employment with the new employer.

Litigation of Unfair Competition Matters

Gelormino Law defends lawsuits involving employment-related agreements and all types of unfair competition claims. Unfair competition claims broadly encompass claims such as breach of contract, claims for injunctive relief (temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions), breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, and tortious interference with business relationships. Ms. Gelormino is skilled in defending these matters in state and federal court, including injunction proceedings and all phases of litigation through a final judgment. She is also experienced in working with forensic and eDiscovery professionals, as needed.

Contact Gelormino Law

To discuss a matter involving unfair competition law or employment-related agreements, please call Gelormino Law at (305) 423-1994 or use the online contact form. Based in Miami, Florida, the firm works with clients throughout the State of Florida and companies with a national presence.