OUR APPROACH
Decades of experience resolving fidelity and surety matters across Ontario.
Dyer Brown lawyers collectively have decades of experience negotiating, settling and litigating fidelity and surety claims. We strive to control costs from the onset of a matter by identifying likely problem areas and working with clients to develop a plan to meet them.
WHAT WE DO
Areas of Practice
Fidelity Bond Claims
Protecting businesses against financial losses caused by dishonest acts of employees, including theft, fraud, and embezzlement.
Surety Bond Disputes
Experienced representation in all forms of surety bond matters, from performance bonds to labour and material payment bonds.
Performance Bonds
Advising obligees and principals on rights and obligations under performance bonds in construction and commercial contexts.
Subcontractor Default
Strategic guidance when subcontractors fail to perform, helping clients recover losses and manage exposure efficiently.
Claims Negotiation & Resolution
Working proactively from the onset to identify problem areas and develop cost-effective plans to resolve fidelity and surety claims.
YOUR FIDELITY & SURETY COUNSEL
William G. Woodward
FIDELITY & SURETY
William G. Woodward brings decades of specialized expertise to Dyer Brown’s fidelity and surety practice. Routinely retained for local and regional matters of every level, William works proactively to identify issues from the outset and develop cost-effective strategies to achieve optimal outcomes for insurer and bond clients.
OUR LEGACY
For over 125 years, Dyer Brown has represented clients throughout Southwestern Ontario.
CLIENT GUIDANCE
Common Questions
What is a fidelity bond claim?
A fidelity bond protects businesses against financial losses caused by the dishonest acts of employees, such as theft or fraud. When a covered loss occurs, our team assists insurers and bond companies in investigating, negotiating, and resolving claims efficiently and cost-effectively.
What types of surety bonds does Dyer Brown handle?
We handle all forms of surety bonds including performance bonds, labour and material payment bonds, licence bonds, and court bonds. Our lawyers have extensive experience in construction surety matters and commercial bond disputes across Ontario.
How does Dyer Brown control costs in fidelity and surety matters?
We identify likely problem areas from the outset of each matter and work with clients to develop a strategic plan to address them. By taking a proactive approach and leveraging our decades of experience, we minimize unnecessary expenditure and achieve efficient resolutions.
OUR COMMITMENT
We are here to help.
Speak with one of our fidelity and surety lawyers today. Call 519.673.1100 or send us a message.