Non-Compete Dispute Letter — Challenge Restrictive Covenants
California Business and Professions Code § 16600 makes most non-compete agreements void and unenforceable. If a former employer is threatening you over a non-compete clause, a formal dispute letter citing California law can shut it down quickly.
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Common Situations We Help With
Our non-compete dispute letter covers a wide range of situations. Here are the most common use cases:
Former Employer Threats
Your previous employer is threatening legal action over a non-compete clause that may not be enforceable under California law.
New Job Interference
A former employer has contacted your new employer to claim you are violating a non-compete, putting your new position at risk.
Out-of-State Non-Competes
You signed a non-compete in another state but now work in California, where such agreements are generally void.
Overly Broad Restrictions
The non-compete clause is unreasonably broad in scope, geography, or duration, making it potentially unenforceable even outside California.
Trade Secret Confusion
Your former employer is conflating non-compete restrictions with legitimate trade secret protections — a dispute letter can clarify the distinction.
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- Delivered in 24–48 hours
- California-specific legal language
- Professional PDF format
- Unlimited revisions during review
- No hourly billing surprises
- Hourly billing (2–5 hours typical)
- Takes 1–2 weeks
- Schedule consultations required
- Retainer fees often required
- Total cost: $1,000–$2,500+
- Additional fees for revisions
Frequently Asked Questions
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