Surety

Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP serves as a premier resource for national and regional sureties facing the high-stakes challenges of project defaults and bond claims. Representing a diverse roster of corporate sureties and insurance carriers, our firm is recognized for its decisive action in stabilizing troubled projects and protecting the surety’s bottom line. From the initial investigation of a default to the aggressive pursuit of indemnity and subrogation recoveries, we provide the technical precision and litigation depth necessary to resolve the most intricate surety disputes with efficiency and professional excellence.

Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP brings a sophisticated, multi-disciplinary approach to the unique challenges facing the surety industry. Whether navigating the insolvency of a principal or managing the fallout of a high-profile project default, our attorneys provide the strategic clarity and technical depth required to protect the surety’s assets.

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Our team is recognized for its ability to handle
the most complex facets of surety law, including:

Major Project Performance and Payment Bond Defaults: Comprehensive management of project stabilization, takeover, and completion.
Affirmative Construction Claims: Aggressive pursuit of contract balances and change orders to minimize surety loss.
Federal, State, and Local Government Contract Disputes: Expert navigation of the specialized statutes and administrative hurdles inherent in public works.
Surety Bad Faith Claims: Vigorous defense against extra-contractual liability and tort-based allegations.
Bankruptcy Planning and Litigation: Strategic protection of collateral and subrogation rights within the bankruptcy court system.

Financing and Workout Agreements: Structuring complex agreements to provide liquidity and ensure project continuity while mitigating risk.
Major Commercial Bond Defaults: Handling diverse obligations ranging from subdivision and supply bonds to specialized license and permit bonds.
International and Domestic Federal Defaults: Representation on Miller Act claims and international projects involving United States interests.
Litigation and Arbitration in All Forums: Skilled advocacy before state and federal courts, the Boards of Contract Appeals, and private arbitration panels.