Originally posted 2020-01-17 11:09:52. I have discussed the need to always respond to a lawsuit on multiple occasions here at Construction Law Musings. However, I keep reading cases where the defendant fails to appear either by pleading or in person. Such action is never a good idea as demonstrated once again in the case of
Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law
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A Stitch in Time Works in Construction Too!
Originally posted 2011-01-10 17:19:59. As I was reading the great guest post from Nick Pacella last week, the post got me thinking. While Nick’s post focuses on the limiting of architectural services during the course of a project and the possible liabilities created by such limitations, the same sort of analysis applies with attorneys as
Yet ANOTHER Reason not to Contract without a License
Originally posted 2021-10-14 12:02:08. Remember when I stated that you cannot lawfully perform construction work in Virginia without a contractor’s license? Remember when I said that you risk non-payment if you do so? If you needed another reason, a relatively recent Virginia Court of Appeals decision upholding a criminal conviction for performing construction work without
Thanks to All for the 2024 Super Lawyers Nod!
It is with humility and a sense of accomplishment that I announce that I have been selected for the seventh straight year to the Virginia Super Lawyers in the Construction Litigation category for 2024. Add this to my recent election to the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction and I’ve had a pretty good year. As
Are Sprinklers “Equipment”? Yes They Are.
Originally posted 2011-01-24 09:00:44. In the last month the Virginia Supreme Court decided two cases that should be of interest to contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers in the world of Virginia construction. In this week’s Construction Law Musings, I will discuss the first, and you can tune in next week to find out my take
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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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