Keep Your Confidential Information Confidential with an Orlando NDA Attorney
Your edge lives in what only you know—and a weak NDA gives it away. As an Orlando, Florida NDA attorney, Keough Law drafts confidentiality agreements that actually protect your trade secrets, reviews the ones put in front of you, and enforces them when they're broken.
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Once it's out, you can't take it back
Confidential information loses its value the moment it leaks. A vague or boilerplate NDA can leave gaps a court won't close—and by then, the damage is done.
A precise NDA does two things: it deters disclosure, and it gives you fast, real remedies if someone talks anyway.
- A vendor or partner walks away with your pricing and process.
- An employee leaves and shares your customer list.
- A “confidential” term is so vague it protects nothing.
- You signed someone’s NDA and gave up more than you realized.
The right NDA for the situation
Not every NDA is the same. We match the structure to who's sharing what—and to the risk you're actually facing.
One-way (unilateral)
One party shares confidential information and the other agrees to protect it—common when you’re the one disclosing.
Mutual (bilateral)
Both sides exchange sensitive information, as in a partnership, merger, or joint venture discussion.
Employee & contractor
Confidentiality built into employment and contractor agreements to protect what your team learns on the job.
Deal & diligence NDAs
Protecting financials and trade secrets while exploring a sale, investment, or strategic transaction.
What separates a real NDA from boilerplate
- A precise definition of “confidential information”
- Clear permitted uses—and prohibited ones
- Standard carve-outs (public, independently known, compelled by law)
- A duration that actually protects you
- Return or destruction of materials
- Remedies, including injunctive relief
- Governing law and venue (Florida)
- Survival of trade-secret protection
Breach of NDA: act fast
A breach of NDA is both a breach of contract and, frequently, a trade-secret misappropriation claim. Depending on the agreement, we move for an injunction to stop further disclosure, pursue money damages, and seek attorney's fees where the NDA allows. The first hours matter—containing the leak is the priority. For misappropriation of secrets without an NDA, we also pursue trade secret disputes under Florida and federal law.
Confidentiality, drafted to hold
From startups protecting an idea to established firms guarding their playbook, clients rely on us to lock down what matters—and to think through every carve-out and remedy before they sign.
“Working with startups in the Orlando area since 1989, I've come across and worked with many attorneys. In that time, I've worked with two that stood head and shoulders above the rest. Shaun is one.”
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From draft to enforcement
Define the secret
We scope exactly what needs protecting so the NDA isn’t too narrow to help or too broad to enforce.
Draft or review
We draft your NDA or redline theirs—flagging the carve-outs and terms that quietly gut protection.
Enforce
If confidentiality is breached, we pursue injunctions and damages to contain the harm fast.
NDA questions
What is a non-disclosure agreement?
An NDA (also called a confidentiality agreement) is a contract in which one or both parties agree to protect specified confidential information and not use or disclose it outside the permitted purpose. It’s the first line of defense for trade secrets, financials, customer lists, and product plans.
Do I need a one-way or mutual NDA?
Use a one-way (unilateral) NDA when only you are disclosing sensitive information, and a mutual (bilateral) NDA when both sides will exchange it—common in partnership, investment, or M&A talks. We recommend the right structure based on who actually has something to protect.
How long does an NDA last?
It depends on the information. Many NDAs run two to five years, but trade-secret protection should last as long as the information stays secret. We set durations that match the value of what you’re protecting rather than a generic default.
What happens if someone breaches an NDA?
A breach of NDA is a breach of contract, and often a trade-secret misappropriation claim too. Depending on the agreement, you may seek an injunction to stop further disclosure, money damages, and—where the NDA provides—your attorney’s fees. Acting quickly is critical to limit the damage.
Are NDAs actually enforceable in Florida?
Yes, when they’re drafted properly. Florida courts enforce reasonable confidentiality agreements that protect legitimate interests. Overbroad or vague NDAs are far weaker—which is why the definition of “confidential information” and the carve-outs matter so much.
Is an NDA enough to protect my trade secrets?
It’s essential but not sufficient on its own. Strong protection pairs NDAs with internal safeguards—access controls, marking, and policies. We coordinate your NDAs with a broader trade-secret strategy so the protection holds up if it’s ever tested.
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