I hope that headline got your attention because this is a reminder to contractors and subcontractors that the Virginia mechanic’s lien statute has several different time limits. One is the 90 day statute of limitations on filing your memorandum. This “90 day rule” is generally well known among construction professionals I talk to and work [...]
Thoughts on the construction landscape from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law
Reflections on a Construction Law Weekend
Originally posted 2010-01-11 09:00:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Image via Wikipedia Each of the last two years, I have attended the Virginia State Bar Construction Law and Public Contracts Section Seminar. This year it was held at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville, VA. While there, I have the pleasure of talking with friends [...]
Just How can a Virtual Assistant help A Construction Attorney Get More Clients?
Originally posted 2010-02-26 09:00:59. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThis week, Musings welcomes Michelle Mangen to the Guest Post Friday fold. Michelle’s vast talents and expert skills in accounting, bookkeeping and Excel, far exceed the average virtual assistant’s scope of knowledge; thereby further enhancing not only her back-end office, but those of her clients. Extending administrative [...]
Social Media for Lawyers and Clients
For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Construction Law Musings welcomes Gwynne Monahan. Gwynne (@econwriter5) is the chief consultant of Shadow Froggy Consulting, where she focuses on educating the legal community on the benefits and practical uses of open source applications. She also founded Lawyer Connection, a social media network aimed at creating “a community of [...]
Guest Post on Construction Contract Do’s and Dont’s
Originally posted 2009-03-06 13:56:00. Republished by Blog Post PromoterI have met many great people since beginning my journey at Musings. Some are listed in my interview with Amy Derby (@amyderby) and others are just too numerous to mention. One of the great people and resources that I have met is Matt Handal (@matthandal on twitter). [...]
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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and a member of Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law. I specialize in mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals. Please join the conversation!
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