i signed a non-complete paper but it was not notarize is the paper legal?
i signed a non-complete paper when i was hired at company A the paper was not notarized so is it legal?now 72 days after i left company A and i work for company B even tho the companys are in the same buiesness i work a diffrent job at company B than i did at company A . now i got law siute papers and the non-compete paper is notorized is that legal. i called and talked to the nortary she said that she notarized everything later is that lagel? i was not there when she did that. i didnt no that they was going to notarize it.
1 answer | asked Jan 24, 2011 04:15 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
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If the notary did not actually witness the signature and attest to it, she is violating the Ohio notary statutes. Further, any attorney who represents such a document as notarized is violating ethical rules. HOWEVER, this does not mean the non-compete is invalid. You need to hire an employment attorney ASAP because defense of this case must begin immediately, especially since you have already been served with the lawsuit. Losing this suit could cost you much, much more than paying for an attorney to help you. Do not delay.
posted by Neil Rubin | Jan 24, 2011 06:34 AM [EST]
If the notary did not actually witness the signature and attest to it, she is violating the Ohio notary statutes. Further, any attorney who represents such a document as notarized is violating ethical rules. HOWEVER, this does not mean the non-compete is invalid. You need to hire an employment attorney ASAP because defense of this case must begin immediately, especially since you have already been served with the lawsuit. Losing this suit could cost you much, much more than paying for an attorney to help you. Do not delay.
posted by Neil Rubin | Jan 24, 2011 06:34 AM [EST]
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