Comments on: Quick Primer on Virginia Mechanic’s Lien Law

By: Old and New Business Strategies to Weather Construction Recession | Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:28:14 +0000

[...] liens survive bankruptcy, Virginia contractors need to make sure that they keep track of the picky deadlines and requirements for Virginia mechanic’s liens. A simple set of demand letters at 30 and 60 days from [...]

By: Christopher G. Hill

Christopher G. Hill — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:21:55 +0000

Hard to believe that this was my first substantive post at Musings, 12/11/2008

By: Construction Law Musings-Richmond, VA

Construction Law Musings-Richmond, VA — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:39:00 +0000

Thanks for the great additional analysis. As a construction lawyer, I can’t agree more. My goal is to be a consultant and avoid Court. I have yet to do it though. Thanks Staci

By: Staci

Staci — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:41:00 +0000

Your recommendations are right on! I know from experience when contractors do not heed your wisdom they unnecessarily place their company and potentially "the project" at risk.

I agree that every GC and subcontractor should invest in having an Attorney prepare at least the basic contract for their company as you stated. I suggest the minimum extend one step further and owners should also invest in a thorough consult to understand the contract they've purchased. Contractors often hesitate on this additional step yet during negotiations unknowingly put dents in risk securities by making changes for the sake of "compromise".

Invest in a good contract, invest in knowing that contract, and don't miss a beat with lien management.