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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.

SERVICES
RESULTS

SERVICES

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.

RESULTS

Defense Of Defect Claim On Federal Project

The firm represented a federal contractor in defense of a Government claim…

Defense Of Parent Company Against Alter Ego Claims

The firm represented a NYSE-listed company in defense of alter ego claims…

Real Estate Investment Firm v. Developer/ Builder

The firm's client purchased a portfolio of apartments which were later discovered…

Resolution of Shareholder Dispute

The firm was retained by a minority shareholder to resolve a management dispute…

Homestead Tree Service, Inc. v. Miramar Truck Center

The firm represented a local tree service company client in its claims…

Tree Service v. Truck Center

The firm represented a local tree service company client in its claims…

Firm Settles Personal Guarantee for a Fraction of the Claim

The firm represented a high-net-worth entrepreneur and business owner who was sued…

General Contractor v. Federal Government, Department of Veterans Affairs

The firm represented a general contractor against the Federal Government related to…

Trademark Infringement Cease and Desist

The firm successfully pressed two businesses using confusingly similar names to that…

Infrastructure/Bridge Contractor v. Surveying Company

The firm represented one of the largest bridge builders in the country…

Public Works Plumbing Subcontractor v. General Contractor and Payment Bond Surety

The firm represented a plumbing subcontractor to pursue claims for the unpaid…

MHS Customer Services, Inc. V. South Central Valley Mortgage Services, Inc.

The firm’s client performed property inspection and preservation services for SCVMS throughout…

Private Golf Club v. Directors of an HOA

The firm’s three clients were sued by a private golf club for…

Defense Of Claims For Breach Of Commercial Lease, Conversion, And Alter Ego

The Firm represented defendant general contractor, its president, and affiliated entities in…

Bond V. Salem, et al.

The firm successfully defended a client against a fraudulent transfer action relating…

Sprotte + Watson Architecture & Planning, Inc. v. Santee School District et al.

The dispute involved a nine school site construction project at a local…

Dhando Investments, Inc. v. Staley, Inc.

The firm's client was an Arkansas corporation that was sued in Los…

Earth Patterns v. Garville et al.

Arbitration regarding private work of improvement resulting in judgment in favor of…

Fraudulent Solicitation Of Investment In Construction Business (Jury Trial)

The Firm represented General Contractor against a former business partner who fraudulently…

Dissolution And Accounting Of Limited Liability Company

The firm represented two members of a limited liability company against a…

Real Estate – Land Buyer v. Land Seller

The firm represented the purchaser of an automotive related property against the…

Dispute Over Enforceability Of “Settlement Agreement” (Arbitration)

The Firm represented an auditing company in a dispute with a software…

First Class Water and Shower v. B. L. Murphy, dba B. L. Murphy & Sons

Two week jury trial regarding breach of contract and conversion resulting in…

Claim of Copyright Infringement

The firm's construction client was sued for violation of copyright over the…

Arbitration Of Software Agreement

The firm's client contacted with a software developer for a custom, cloud…