Lawsuit filed by consultancy for breach of contract

[Jio]

Hi,

After graduation I joined Consultancy A,they helped me get placed at Client X. Consultancy A is located in New Jersey and my Client workspace in California. Also Consultancy A was not cooperative in providing I983 and also not supportive to help me with OPT stem documents. Hence I joined Consultancy B without informing Consultancy A. But my Client X impressed by my good work, offered a new project,which I didn't want to miss. I joined consultancy B but continued to work for Client X.

Now Consultancy A has issued me summons for breach of contract from Court of New Jersey. I need to answer for that summons in 30 days. They are expecting compensation for the damages which definitely would be a large amount.

In California, non-competence is not enforced, employee can change company at will. I'm not sure if this holds good in New Jersey as well. I'm ready to hire a lawyer and fight the case but need advice on how strong is my case in favor of me. I don't have any proof against consultancy A. Please help !!!

Thank you

[ProblemSolver]

The strong advise is check all the documents that you have signed and provided to the consulting firm and then go to the attorney.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

Hi,

After graduation I joined Consultancy A,they helped me get placed at Client X. Consultancy A is located in New Jersey and my Client workspace in California. Also Consultancy A was not cooperative in providing I983 and also not supportive to help me with OPT stem documents. Hence I joined Consultancy B without informing Consultancy A. But my Client X impressed by my good work, offered a new project,which I didn't want to miss. I joined consultancy B but continued to work for Client X.

Now Consultancy A has issued me summons for breach of contract from Court of New Jersey. I need to answer for that summons in 30 days. They are expecting compensation for the damages which definitely would be a large amount.

In California, non-competence is not enforced, employee can change company at will. I'm not sure if this holds good in New Jersey as well. I'm ready to hire a lawyer and fight the case but need advice on how strong is my case in favor of me. I don't have any proof against consultancy A. Please help !!!

Thank you

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Since they didn't provide you visa...you can leave company anytime....find good attorney....BTW we are aware of how they do marketing right.....so dont worry and and file a lawsuit against them.....

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

No need to worry about this ..!! Nothing they can do ...your notice is just a paper ... with some words...it's not even a notary form to be worried.. it's has been discussed with attorney... no need to consider as per "at will ".

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You can work for any employer..

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But make sure you respond to it.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Just additional headache for you but nothing damaging...be sure to hire a lawyer and reply...your employer cant win this...3 major points from above link:
1. If either states, your employer's or your client's doesn not recognize non competition...u r good
2. Before signing the contract if your employer did not pay you extra in particular for signing non competition..u r good
3. Can your employer show that you will be compromising their secret information? This should be part of NDA- non disclosure agreement....if not, u r good

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Hi Jio, I am also facing the same issue. can you kindly tell me what is ur progress? It might be very helpful for both of us

[TiffanyGarcia]

A business contract creates certain obligations that are to be fulfilled by the parties who entered into the agreement. Legally, one party's failure to fulfill any of its contractual obligations leads to the breach of the contract. In such a case we need to take the professional help. I have heard about many professional lawyers, including Bechara Tarabay. The advocate Bechara Tarabay is known for his work and experience. I am going to contact the lawyer whenever I need any legal help. I hope you were able to deal with this situation successfully.