I Quit My Job, Opened My Own Business And My Old Boss Is Coming After Me For Violating A Non-compete. (denver, Co)

Hello all, I could use some advice.

I quit my old job in the tech industry and started my own business in the same field. My old boss found out and is threatening to sue for violating a non-compete. As mentioned in the title this is in Denver CO.

Please note:

- I am not using any IP from the old company.

- I have not attempted to poach any other employees.

- I have not reached out to any of their current clients and tried stealing their business.

I understand that I should get a consultation with a lawyer, but this all happened an hour ago and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. Even if I'm safe and in the right, I don't have the finances to hire a lawyer for a prolonged lawsuit.

Edit: I've done some brief googling and it says that non-competes are no longer valid as long as you weren't in an executive position (which I wasn't). Still stressed.

Also note that my ex boss called me directly, the threat was verbal and I was not recording the phone call.

Edit 2: It seems like the consensus is since no proper action was taken, to just wait. Then if they file a lawsuit get a consultation with an employment law firm. Thanks for all of the input.