Harmony A. Mappes

Noncompete & Restrictive Covenant Litigation

Harmony regularly represents employers in restrictive covenant disputes, including disputes over the enforceability of noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements. She has experience on both sides — seeking to enforce restrictive covenants and defending against claims that a covenant was violated. Harmony also represents clients in pre-suit investigations, and making and responding to pre-suit demands. In addition to litigation, Harmony counsels employers on their restrictive covenants and nondisclosure agreements to help them protect some of their most critical assets — talented employees, important intellectual property, and key customer relationships.

Trade Secret Litigation

Whether it be customized software or critical business learnings, clients across industries have valuable trade secrets and are vulnerable to trade-secret misappropriation. For both plaintiffs and defendants, Harmony has experience litigating trade-secret disputes in jurisdictions across the country. Clients trust her to lead them through rapid-paced, intense, high-stakes injunction litigation. In addition to litigation, Harmony advises clients on their trade-secret protection policies and practices.

Finance Litigation

Harmony also represents participants in the financial services sector in disputes between debtors and creditors. Her litigation experience spans complex banking disputes, guaranty and fraud claims, fraudulent transfer actions, breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims, and breach-of-contract matters. Harmony also has extensive experience litigating in bankruptcy proceedings — particularly adversary proceedings and contested matters.

Other Litigation

Harmony’s litigation practice encompasses a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract, tort actions (including breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference), statutory claims, and disputes involving state agencies. She is adept at handling all phases of litigation, from the initial investigation of potential claims to navigating the appellate process. Harmony also works with clients through the mediation process. Harmony enjoys learning new things and welcomes challenging cases, which motivates her to develop innovative strategies and deliver effective solutions for her clients.

Personal Interests

Outside of the office, Harmony enjoys tent camping, reading books, and tap dancing.