John W. Dreste, a Partner with the law firm of Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP, concentrates his practice on complex commercial construction litigation. He focuses on matter involving suretyship, fidelity bonds, general construction and other areas impacting the surety, fidelity, and construction industries. Mr. Dreste’s practice, though litigation oriented, involves extensive claims analysis and investigation and includes negotiation, mediation and other informal methods of dispute resolution. Mr. Dreste regularly defends sureties on issues involving bonds that are fraudulently induced or are otherwise unenforceable. Mr. Dreste has lectured, and has authored various articles, on subjects pertinent to the surety and construction industries.
Thomas K. O’Gara, an associate with Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP, works with sureties, corporations and contractors on a wide array of surety, commercial and construction issues. Mr. O’Gara has extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts relating to surety law, construction matters and complex commercial litigation. Mr. O’Gara is a frequent author and speaker on current issues impacting the surety and construction industries.