Contracts and Non-Compete Agreements

Contracts and Leases

The attorneys of Rechenberg Law, LLC have years of experience drafting multiple types of contracts and leases for clients. In addition to business, sales and employment contracts, our attorneys have drafted leases for residential and commercial property.

Considering a business franchise? Franchise agreements are long, filled with "legalese" and can be intimidating. Do not put down a life savings when signing a franchise agreement without first obtaining the legal advice from a lawyer at Rechenberg Law, LLC.

Legal contracts, leases, employment agreements and franchise agreements have legal consequences and effect that can be unexpected and financially devastating. Have an attorney at Rechenberg law, LLC review your contract before you sign it.

Non-Compete Agreements, Disputes and Litigation

Companies more and more require their employees to sign non-competition agreements, usually on the first day of starting the job. You may have questions about the potential legal effect of the agreement and how binding it might be. Rechenberg Law, LLC has attorneys with expertise in this area. In addition to answering your questions, our attorneys have drafted and litigated non-compete agreements including issues about whether the agreement will “hold up in Court” or whether the agreement is even enforceable under Missouri law.

As an employee, you may not be familiar with what your new employer is asking you to sign. With the excitement and good will of starting a new job, the last thing you are thinking about is litigation over your non-compete agreement in the future. But be careful what you sign.

As an employer, you need to know what language in your non-compete agreement will “stick” and what may not be legally enforceable. Be careful not to pull forms off the Internet that may not meet the legal requirements or subtlety of Missouri law.

The law set by judges and the courts on non-compete agreements is changing and evolving. When you or your business is faced with an issue concerning a non-compete agreement or lawsuit, contact the experienced attorneys of Rechenberg Law, LLC.