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Jonathan Crook

Partner


Charlotte

t:704.334.9313

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  • Employee Defection and Trade Secrets

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  • Tech
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Overview

Jonathan Crook is a Partner in the Charlotte office and a former legal tech entrepreneur. 

In 2022, after having practiced for several years with a national employment law firm, Jonathan founded Blue Pencil Box — a knowledge management platform focusing on the law of non-compete agreements and restrictive covenants.

Jonathan programmed practice automation tools and authored daily updates on case law, legislation, and regulatory activity, keeping users at the cutting edge of a constantly shifting area of law, all while growing a new venture as a bootstrapped solo entrepreneur.

fpSOLUTIONS, a new venture powered by Fisher Phillips, acquired Blue Pencil Box in 2023. Jonathan continues to provide content and insights through Blue Pencil Box on the fpSOLUTIONS platform.

Jonathan also maintains a national legal practice focusing on employee defection, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, and other restrictive covenants. He uses personal experience as a former business owner to help clients achieve their goals while navigating a complex legal landscape.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 2013, magna cum laude, Elon University School of Law
  • B.A., 2010, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

Recognitions

  • Finalist, NC IDEA SEED Grant (Spring 2023)

  • North Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2019-2023)

  • Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch (2020-2021)

Insights

  • Insights

    04/29/25

    Florida Will Soon Be Friendliest State in Country For Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements: 3 Key Steps for Employers

    Charles S. Caulkins, Jonathan Crook, Lindsay Massillon

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  • Insights

    03/20/25

    What Trump’s Termination of 2 Democrat FTC Commissioners Means for Employers

    Jonathan Crook

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  • Insights

    02/18/25

    Washington Supreme Court Significantly Limits Moonlighting Restrictions for Low Wage Employees: Your 4-Step Plan for Compliance

    Jonathan Crook, Catharine Morisset, Scott Oberlander

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  • News

    01/29/25

    Partner Discusses Fate of Non-Competes Following the Appointment of New FTC Chair

    Jonathan Crook

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  • News

    01/23/25

    Attorneys Referenced for Insights on New FTC Chair

    Jonathan Crook, Francis Wilson

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  • News

    01/13/25

    Partner Discusses the State of Non-Competes Amid Federal Uncertainty

    Jonathan Crook

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  • News

    01/09/25

    Republished Insight: One Year of California’s New Non-Compete Law: 5 Tips for All Employers to Stay Compliant

    Jonathan Crook

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  • Insights

    01/02/25

    One Year of California’s New Non-Compete Law: 5 Tips for All Employers to Stay Compliant

    Jonathan Crook

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  • Insights

    12/13/24

    Trump Announces Andrew Ferguson to Serve as New FTC Chair: FAQs for Employers

    Jonathan Crook, Francis Wilson

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  • News

    11/04/24

    Partner Shares His Insight on Future of FTC's Non-Compete Ban Under President-Elect Trump

    Jonathan Crook

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