Non-Solicitation Agreement Lawyer in Portsmouth, NH
You left a company on the Seacoast and started a new job. Now your former employer is sending threatening letters claiming you violated a non-solicitation agreement. Or maybe you are about to take a new position and are worried about what your old non-solicitation clause actually covers. Non-solicitation agreements appear often in New Hampshire’s financial services, technology, healthcare, and professional staffing industries. A non-solicitation agreement lawyer in Portsmouth, NH at Whitney Law Group can review your agreement and give you a straight answer about your rights.
Why Seacoast Professionals Choose Whitney Law Group for Non-Solicitation Agreements
New Hampshire has its own rules for restrictive covenants. In 2021, New Hampshire enacted RSA 275:70-a, which requires employers to provide advance notice of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements before a job offer is accepted. That law changed the landscape here significantly. Whitney Law Group stays current on New Hampshire-specific restrictive covenant law. We have reviewed non-solicitation agreements for employees at defense contractors near the Naval Shipyard, technology companies at Pease Tradeport, healthcare organizations, and financial services firms across Rockingham County. We know what New Hampshire courts look for and we know how to identify provisions that overreach.
Non-Solicitation Agreement Lawyer Services in Portsmouth, NH
A non-solicitation agreement restricts your ability to contact former clients, customers, or coworkers after leaving a company. Whitney Law Group helps Portsmouth clients at every stage. Before you sign, we review the agreement and negotiate narrower terms. After you leave, we analyze whether the clause is enforceable under New Hampshire law, looking at scope, duration, geographic reach, and whether the employer followed RSA 275:70-a’s notice requirements. If your employer failed to give proper advance notice before you accepted the job, the agreement may not be enforceable. If your former employer is threatening a lawsuit, we respond on your behalf and evaluate the true strength of their claim. We also represent employers in Rockingham County who need to enforce legitimate non-solicitation protections. Because we work both sides, we bring a more complete view to every engagement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does New Hampshire law protect me from unfair non-solicitation agreements?
Yes. New Hampshire courts apply a reasonableness standard to these clauses. RSA 275:70-a also requires employers to disclose non-solicitation agreements before a job offer is accepted. Agreements that violate these rules may not be enforceable.
Q: My Portsmouth employer never told me about my non-solicitation agreement before I was hired. Is it still valid?
Possibly not. Under RSA 275:70-a, New Hampshire employers must disclose non-compete and non-solicitation agreements before making a job offer. Failure to do so can affect enforceability.
Q: I started working with a former client after leaving my Portsmouth employer. Can they sue me?
Your former employer can threaten to sue, and in some cases they have legitimate grounds. The answer depends on your agreement, what contact occurred, and whether the clause is actually enforceable. A document review gives you clarity.