Preaus, Roddy & Associates, L.L.C. provides legal services in the area of fidelity and surety law. The firm’s practice encompasses virtually every aspect of concern to sureties including:

• Investigation of claims;
• Responding to claimants and obligees relative to initial claims;
• Negotiations before suit is filed:
• Mediating, arbitrating or litigating disputes;
• Pursuing and collecting indemnity;
• Negotiating and drafting completion, takeover, and tender agreements;and
• Advising sureties about their rights and duties.

The firm participates in the Fidelity & Surety Law Committee of the Tort and Insurance Practice Section of the ABA and is one of the founders of the Southern Surety & Fidelity Claims Association, Inc. which sponsors an annual educational conference focusing on the legal and practical topics in the fidelity and surety area. In connection with its participation in both the ABA and Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Association, the firm’s partners and associates author papers, give presentations, and direct case studies.

The firm has provided legal services in a variety of areas relative to fidelity and surety law, including: Miller Act bonds; Louisiana Public Works Act bonds; Louisiana Private Works Act bonds; statutory bonds; license and miscellaneous bonds; executor and curator’s bonds; motor vehicle dealer’s bonds; insurance agent’s bonds; lien release bonds; fidelity insurance; notary bonds; public official’s bonds; receiver’s bonds; financial institution bonds; bankruptcy trustee bonds; commercial crime policies; directors’ and officers’ liability policies; legal malpractice policies.