Restrictive Covenants Advice & Counsel
Proactive Guidance on Post-Employment Restrictions
Bassford Remele’s Restrictive Covenants practice provides employers and employees with thoughtful, proactive guidance on navigating the complexities of post-employment restrictions. We work closely with clients to draft, review, and negotiate agreements that are compliant, enforceable, and tailored to protect legitimate business interests while supporting practical workforce needs.
For more than 30 years, our team has helped organizations across industries—from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies—understand the evolving legal landscape surrounding restrictive covenants. Our deep knowledge of employment law, combined with practical business insight, allows us to develop strategies to minimize risk, safeguard confidential information, and address unfair competition concerns before they escalate into disputes.
Understanding that the best outcomes often come from careful planning, we help clients evaluate restrictions at the outset of employment, during transitions, or in connection with changing business needs. By providing clear, actionable advice, we equip clients to face potential challenges with confidence and avoid costly litigation whenever possible.
Services
Types of Cases We Handle
- Non-compete agreements
- Non-solicitation provisions (clients, customers, or employees)
- Non-dealing restrictions
- Anti-poaching provisions
- Confidentiality, trade secret, and NDA obligations
Key Services
- Drafting and reviewing agreements
- Strategic counseling for enforceability and compliance
- Negotiation support for employers and employees
- Policy development to align with business needs
- Preventive guidance to reduce litigation risk

Elisabeth A. Brady
Counsel

Daniela N. Erickson
Attorney

Danielle W. Fitzsimmons
Shareholder

Benjamin H. Formell
Attorney

Edward F. Fox
Senior Counsel

Nicolas L. Hanson
Attorney

Cassandra M. Jacobsen
Counsel

Andrew T. James
Shareholder

Beth L. LaCanne
Shareholder

Andrew L. Marshall
Senior Counsel

Christopher R. Morris
Senior Counsel | Chief Administrative Officer

Barry A. O’Neil
Shareholder

Daniel R. Olson
Shareholder | Board of Directors

Michael J. Pfau
Attorney

Bryce D. Riddle
Shareholder

Ema Lynn Smith
Attorney

Mark R. Whitmore
Shareholder
