Any advice given here on this subject would only potentially lead you in the wrong direction. It all depends on the way the clause is written and the tenacity of your former employer(s). I have seen them go virtually unenforced, and have seen them result in extremely expensive litigation. If you sign a non-solicitation clause and then violate it, expect problems. Better to negotiate a less-restrictive clause before signing anything. You should also spend the money on a good lawyer to review the clause(s). If you want to go it alone, and are savvy with legal terms, head down to the County Law Library at the Civic Center and review some of the business and employment law treatises.
