Hard to Believe It, Construction Law Musings is 16

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 2 Comments

Announcements, Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law

16 years of Construction Law Musings On this date back in 2008 (wow, that seems so long ago), I began Construction Law Musings on the Blogger platform with a brief announcement. Little did I know that this corner of the internet (or is it Blawgosphere?) would still be around in 2024!

In the time since I made that short entry 16 years ago (I know, I can’t believe it either), I’ve met several construction lawyers here in Virginia who refer to me as the “blog guy.” To be recognized for the work I do here at Construction Law Musings, something that benefits me (and I hope the readers), and which I do for the fun of it, is an honor. Continue Reading

Changes and Claims: Make Sure You Actually Ask for What You Want

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 6 Comments

Construction Law, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2014-08-22 09:20:27. For this weeks Guest Post Friday, Musings welcomes Matthew DeVries. Matt is the author of www.bestpracticesconstructionlaw.com, is a construction attorney in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a father of five energetic children and he often uses his family experiences to shed light on the green building, sustainable design, technology and project management

Another Great Construction and Public Contracts Law Seminar Weekend

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 1 Comment

Bond Claims, Business of Construction, Construction Law, Marketing

Originally posted 2014-11-10 09:36:14. As some of you readers know, I spoke at the 35th Annual Construction and Public Contracts Law Seminar (schedule is linked here) this past weekend. Aside from the great and flattering opportunity to join my friend Hanna Blake at the front of the room to speak on the topic of payment bond

Thank You for 18 Straight Years in the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Announcements, Business of Construction, Construction Law

Thank you once again to those in the Virginia legal community who elected me to the Virginia Business Legal Elite in the Construction Law category for the 18th consecutive year. The 18 consecutive years of election to the Legal Elite in the Construction Category span my nearly 15 years as a solo construction attorney. The

Rejection’s a Bear- Particularly in Construction

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2010-10-22 09:00:52. Image via Wikipedia As I read through this week’s cases published in Virginia Lawyers Weekly, I came across a case posing an interesting question. The question is, “If your bid is rejected along with everyone else’s, can you complain?” The short answer set out by the Rockingham County, Virginia Circuit Court

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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.

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