{"id":2382,"date":"2026-10-21T04:07:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T04:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/employment-law-for-employers\/non-compete-nda-agreements\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:46:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:46:40","slug":"non-compete-nda-agreements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/employment-law-for-employers\/non-compete-nda-agreements\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Non-Compete Agreement Attorney | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2380\" alt=\"Modern law office conference table with legal documents, a pen, and a city skyline view through the window.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modern-law-office-conference-table-with-legal-documents-a-pe-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modern-law-office-conference-table-with-legal-documents-a-pe-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modern-law-office-conference-table-with-legal-documents-a-pe-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modern-law-office-conference-table-with-legal-documents-a-pe-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modern-law-office-conference-table-with-legal-documents-a-pe-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modern-law-office-conference-table-with-legal-documents-a-pe-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\"><a href=\"\/resources\/employment-law-for-employers\/\">Employment Law for Employers<\/a> | Coral Gables &amp; Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Non-Compete Agreements for Miami Businesses<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal focuses on employment and business law for owners and employers across Miami-Dade and South Florida. Our attorneys help you draft, review and enforce non-compete agreements. Free first consultation: confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why business owners bring non-compete questions to KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear, practical drafting<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We prepare restrictive covenant language that reflects how your business actually operates, so the terms are easier to understand and apply.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protection for your business interests<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our work starts with identifying what your business needs to protect, such as customer relationships, confidential information and key roles.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice for employers and business owners<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise companies of every size on hiring, departures and agreements with employees, partners and investors.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local focus in South Florida<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KEW Legal serves Miami, Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, Doral, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale and Broward County from our offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A non-compete agreement is a signed promise that limits what a person can do after a business relationship ends. In Florida, restrictive covenants are enforceable when they are reasonable in time, area, and line of business, are supported by a legitimate business interest, and are set forth in a writing signed by the person against whom enforcement is sought. If you need a non-compete agreement attorney in Miami, this page explains the basics.<\/p>\n<p>This page is the responsibility of Kristina E. Wilson at KEW Legal, with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>What Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure Agreements Are and Who They Protect<\/h2>\n<p>A non-compete limits a person from competing with a business after the job or deal ends. Related agreements do narrower jobs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Non-compete:<\/strong> limits working for or starting a competing business for a set time and in a set area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-solicitation covenant:<\/strong> limits recruiting staff or pulling customers away from the business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-disclosure agreement (NDA):<\/strong> limits sharing confidential information, such as pricing or vendor terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Employers use these agreements most often. Owners selling a company, investors, and partners in closely held businesses use them too. You&#8217;ll find them in employment agreements, standalone contracts, partnership or operating agreements, and sale-of-business documents.<\/p>\n<p>An NDA protects information. A non-compete restricts activity. Don&#8217;t rely on the title alone. A document called a confidentiality agreement can still limit competing work, depending on its wording.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a former worker took your clients, or you were handed a new non-compete at closing, our team can review the signed agreement with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-signs-legal-documents-with-a-pen-at-a-desk-in-an-off-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A woman signs legal documents with a pen at a desk in an office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Agreement Covers and What to Include<\/h2>\n<p>A strong agreement names the activity, the time, the area, and the information it protects. Vague terms invite challenges.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scope of activity:<\/strong> the work or business restricted, described specifically. Naming the services the worker actually performed is clearer than &#8220;any similar business.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration and territory:<\/strong> the time period and geographic area. Florida courts review both for reasonableness in time, area, and line of business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidential information:<\/strong> examples such as customer lists, pricing, sales pipelines, and vendor terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-solicitation terms:<\/strong> separate promises not to recruit staff or pursue customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remedies and disputes:<\/strong> whether the agreement addresses injunctions, venue, and fees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return of property and notice:<\/strong> what the worker must hand back at separation and how notice works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida also requires a writing. A court will not enforce a restrictive covenant unless it is set forth in a writing signed by the person against whom enforcement is sought (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Is a Non-Compete Enforceable in Florida?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, a non-compete can be enforced in Florida when it meets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a>. A restrictive covenant not supported by a legitimate business interest is unlawful, void, and unenforceable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business interest first.<\/strong> The party seeking enforcement must plead and prove the restraint is reasonably necessary to protect that interest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time presumptions for employees.<\/strong> For a former employee, agent, or independent contractor, a restraint of 6 months or less is presumed reasonable. A restraint over 2 years is presumed unreasonable. These presumptions can be rebutted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overbroad terms get trimmed.<\/strong> A court shall modify an overbroad or overlong restraint and grant only the relief reasonably necessary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Doubt doesn&#8217;t automatically favor the worker.<\/strong> A court construes the covenant in favor of reasonable protection of the business interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida also has separate rules for &#8220;covered&#8221; agreements added in 2025. A covered employee (an employee or individual contractor) earns or is reasonably expected to earn a salary greater than twice the annual mean wage of the county in Florida where the covered employer has its principal place of business, or where the employee resides if the employer&#8217;s principal place of business is not in Florida, but the term does not include a person classified as a health care practitioner as defined in s. 456.001 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.43.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.43<\/a>). Those agreements must follow the rules in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.45.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.45<\/a>, including written notice of the right to seek counsel before signing.<\/p>\n<p>Which state&#8217;s law governs a business agreement usually depends on the contract&#8217;s terms and the facts, but Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.45 applies to a covered noncompete with a covered employee whose primary place of work is in Florida, regardless of any choice-of-law clause.<\/p>\n<h2>How We Handle a Non-Compete or NDA Matter<\/h2>\n<p>We start with the signed document and the facts behind it, then pick the right path. Each matter follows a clear sequence.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake and document review.<\/strong> We review the signed agreement, any amendments, the worker&#8217;s duties, and why the relationship ended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest and scope check.<\/strong> We look at what the business is protecting. Then we test whether the time, area, and activity fit that interest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drafting or revising.<\/strong> For new hires, owners, or a sale, we tailor covenants to the role instead of using one form for everyone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enforcement or defense.<\/strong> This can include a demand letter, negotiation, or a request for a temporary injunction in court.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing guidance.<\/strong> We update agreements when roles, ownership, or deal terms change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How long each step takes depends on whether a court filing is needed and how fast the other side responds.<\/p>\n<h2>Enforcing or Defending a Covenant in Court<\/h2>\n<p>A business that wants to stop a former worker often asks a court for a temporary injunction, which is a court order that pauses the activity while the case moves forward.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Presumed harm.<\/strong> Violating an enforceable covenant creates a presumption of irreparable injury. No temporary injunction shall be entered unless the person seeking enforcement of a restrictive covenant gives a proper bond.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Covered employees.<\/strong> For a covered noncompete, upon application by the covered employer, a court must preliminarily enjoin the employee from providing services to others during the noncompete period. The court may modify or dissolve that injunction only if the employee proves by clear and convincing evidence, based on nonconfidential information, one of the specific showings the statute lists, such as that the employee will not do work similar to what they did for the employer in the 3 years before the noncompete period began, or use the employer&#8217;s confidential information or customer relationships (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.45.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.45<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trade secrets.<\/strong> Actual or threatened misappropriation may be enjoined (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0688\/Sections\/0688.003.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 688.003<\/a>). A misappropriation claim must be brought within 3 years after it is discovered or should have been discovered (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0688\/Sections\/0688.007.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 688.007<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer interference.<\/strong> A business may sue over present or prospective customers. The claim needs an actual, identifiable relationship that would likely have been completed without the interference (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2387181\/opinion\/Opinion_2022-0628.pdf\">Ozyesilpinar v. Reach PLC<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Former employees and their new employers may challenge the covenant&#8217;s validity, its scope, or the business interest behind it. Emails, client files, and access logs often become central evidence. Preserve them early. Outcomes depend on the agreement and the evidence, and no result can be promised in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal on These Agreements<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses on business law for owners, investors, and employers in Miami-Dade and Broward County.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Outside general counsel.<\/strong> The firm reviews covenants alongside employment, contract, and ownership matters, so the agreement fits the whole business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two offices.<\/strong> The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It works with business clients in Miami, Aventura, Doral, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale, and Broward County.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The lawyers.<\/strong> Kristina E. Wilson and Natalie Martinez are the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Our team of support staff works alongside them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related work.<\/strong> The firm also handles partnership disputes, business sales, vendor contracts, and succession planning. Covenants often appear in each of these.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need a non-compete agreement attorney in Miami, the firm can review your covenant as part of its broader business practice.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Non-Compete Agreements in Florida<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a non-compete still legal in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, when it meets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a>, including a legitimate business interest and reasonable scope.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I get out of a non-compete?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The options turn on the agreement&#8217;s wording, why it was signed, and how the relationship ended. A document review is the first step.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a lawyer help if I already signed one?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A lawyer can review the covenant, look for overbreadth or a missing business interest, and respond to a demand letter or lawsuit.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the difference between a non-compete and an NDA?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A non-compete limits competing activity. An NDA limits sharing confidential information.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does the first step cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-lawyer-reviews-legal-documents-with-clients-at-a-conferenc-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer reviewing legal documents with two clients across a desk in a bright office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to KEW Legal About Your Agreement<\/h2>\n<p>Start with the signed document and a short account of what happened. If a former employee left for a competitor, or a buyer handed you a new non-compete at closing, the agreement needs a careful read before you respond. Send the document to KEW Legal through the <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a>, or call 305-990-2300, to set up your free first consultation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. 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