Agreement signed; non-compete drafted to comply with La. R.S. 23:921
The situation
A dental practice was hiring its first associate and wanted a two-year non-compete. Its template agreement used a mileage radius, which Louisiana courts routinely refuse to enforce.
What we did
- Rewrote the restrictive covenant to list the specific parishes and municipalities where the practice operates, as La. R.S. 23:921 requires.
- Added a non-solicitation of patients and staff, and a buy-out provision for early departure.
- Structured compensation with a production bonus and a clear path to partnership.
The result
The associate signed without negotiation on the covenant, and the practice has an agreement that can be enforced if needed.
Client identity withheld; identifying details generalized. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case.