Ask a Miami breach of contract attorney: Confidentiality agreements

For business owners, a confidentiality agreement can be an important requirement when hiring new employees — particularly when you have certain formulas, products, recipes or other intellectual property that could threaten your company should they become public information. If someone who works for you violates this agreement, you should talk to a Miami breach of contract attorney to see if you have the grounds to take legal action.

“In most situations, ensuring that your counterparty has signed a confidentiality agreement will ensure that your confidential information is kept exactly that: confidential,” states StartupSmart, an online resource for small businesses. “Unfortunately, however, because of the relatively common nature of such agreements, a breach of confidentiality agreement is not uncommon.”

If you believe an employee has breached an important confidentiality agreement, the source suggests taking the following steps before contacting a Miami breach of contract attorney: 
1. Reviewing the signed agreement to make sure it explicitly outlines what constitutes a breach 
2. Finding actual proof that a confidentiality breach has occurred.

Once you have followed these steps and feel that you have uncovered information that has the potential to seriously harm your business, it’s time to reach out to a Miami breach of contract attorney to discuss your options.

If you have reason to believe that a contract you have entered hasn’t been legally fulfilled, a Miami breach of contract attorney can help you mount a legal case. Miami lawyer Scott A. Ferris, Esq. has been practicing law for more than 25 years, and prides himself on being available to speak with his clients whenever they need him. Contact him today at 305-670-3330.