SDAO Pre-Loss Legal services can provide advice and/or assistance to members enrolled in SDIS’s General Liability Program on issues that may generate an employment claim under the SDIS Property/Casualty Coverage Document.

How does the program work?
If your district needs assistance with a Pre-Loss legal issue, our staff can help. Issues may include employment practice questions, terminations, board practices, public meetings and records, and more. 

In the event your District needs to make a decision regarding an adverse employment action or termination of an employee or volunteer, contacting pre-loss and following reasonable advice will result in waiver of the $25,000 deductible under the terms of your coverage document.

In addition, if your District needs assistance in locating or establishing a relationship with a General Counsel lawyer, we can help.

How do I access the program?
Call SDAO at 800-285-5461 or 503-371-8667 and ask to speak to someone regarding a pre-loss legal issue.

If you are looking for Pre-Loss legal services for your School District, contact PACE Legal Services at503-485-4800.