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Non-Compete Agreements Built for Florida Employers<\/h1>

KEW Legal works with business owners and managers across Miami-Dade and South Florida on drafting, reviewing and addressing non-compete agreements. Our free first consultation is confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p>

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By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A non-compete agreement lawyer for Florida employers helps a business write a restriction a court will enforce, and helps act when a former worker breaks it. Florida courts test these clauses under Section 542.335<\/a>. This guide explains those tests in plain words, walks through how enforcement usually moves, and shows where outside counsel fits. It is written for business owners, managers and sellers in Miami-Dade and Broward County.<\/p>\n

What a Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreement Is<\/h2>\n

A non-compete stops a worker or seller from joining a competitor or starting a competing business for a set time and area. A non-solicitation clause is narrower. It stops contact with specific customers, clients, or co-workers, but it does not bar the work itself.<\/p>\n

Confidentiality clauses protect information, such as pricing, client lists and internal processes. They are related to a non-compete but separate from it. A confidentiality clause does not stop someone from working in the field.<\/p>\n

Trade secrets have a legal definition. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 688.002<\/a>, a trade secret gets its value from not being generally known, and the owner must take reasonable steps to keep it secret.<\/p>\n

Owners use these clauses to protect client relationships, pricing and know-how. Buyers and sellers use them too. In a sale, the seller often agrees not to compete after closing. These clauses appear in employment agreements, offer letters, separate covenant agreements and purchase agreements.<\/p>\n\n

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If you're weighing a non-compete for a new hire, or a former employee is taking clients with them, our team is ready to talk through your situation. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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How Florida Law Reviews These Agreements<\/h2>\n

Florida courts review a restrictive covenant under Section 542.335<\/a>. The general statute on restraints of trade says such contracts are unlawful, but Section 542.335 allows reasonable covenants. The main tests are these:<\/p>\n