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.