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Mechanic’s Liens

Virginia Mechanic's LiensGiven the economy and the construction landscape, mechanic’s liens are becoming more and more useful and necessary.  This is particularly true in Virginia where mechanic’s liens are perfected upon filing of the lien and therefore they are a secured claim in a bankruptcy court.  Please check out the posts on this page for more on this important tool in a construction contractor or subcontractor’s collection arsenal.

Once you have read these posts, please contact an experienced construction attorney to make sure that you meet all of the specific and technical requirements for filing and maintaining a mechanic’s lien action in Virginia.

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Bond Principal Necessary on a Mechanic’s Lien Claim

As anyone that reads this construction law blog knows, mechanic’s liens are a big part of the Virginia landscape for a construction attorney like me. One option for dealing with a mechanic’s lien here in Virginia that we have not discussed but so often is the ability to “bond off” a lien.  In short, the…

Construction Lawyers Can Be Part of the Solution

Much discussion has hit the web recently regarding the role that construction lawyers have had relating to the construction industry.  Unfortunately, most of this discussion has focused on the negative aspects of lawyer involvement in construction contracting. A recent Viewpoint article in ENR magazine opines that much of the delay, expense and other issues plaguing…

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Quick Primer on Virginia Mechanic’s Lien Law

Originally posted 2008-12-12 09:21:00. If you have spent significant time in the construction business, you have encountered instances where (i) your construction contract has been breached, (ii) you have not been paid, and (iii) you need to file a mechanic’s lien. Some basic business practices, however, will help ensure that your lien rights are maximized…

Simplifying North Carolina’s Mechanic’s Lien Agent Process: NC’s New Online Clearinghouse

For this week’s Guest Post Friday at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Bryan G. Scott.  Bryan (@winstonattorney) is an attorney at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLC and co-Chair of  the firm’s Construction Practice Group Thank you to Chris for the opportunity once again to guest post here at Construction Law Musings.  As I discussed…

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