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QUERIES (MEDICAL/LEGAL)

06/11/2012     

Query: Restrictive Covenant

I am an associate in a practice and am looking to go out on my own. According to my employment contract, I can't open a practice within three miles for three years. Is this enforceable?

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Editor's response: PM News does not provide legal advice. The enforcibility of a restrictive covenant is dependant on how reasonable it is. Local courts vary on this, so it's best to consult with a local healthcare attorney. Generally, a three mile limit will be enforced in a suburban or rural area, but not in an urban setting.