Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

Category Archives: ADR

The New Jersey Construction Triangle – Compelling Arbitration Without a Contract Provision Between Subcontractor and Owner/Developer

Originally posted 2014-08-22 09:20:26. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Bennet Susser.  Bennet is a founding member and shareholder of the New Jersey law firm, Jardim, Meisner & Susser, P.C. He has over 25 years’ experience in representing clients in all types of complex (and not so complex) litigation, including

Mediation Clause Can Stay a Miller Act Claim, Just Not Forever

Originally posted 2021-06-09 14:43:40. It seems to be Miller Act time here at Construction Law Musings, not to mention in the Federal District Courts here in Virginia.  Last week I discussed what sort of work can form the basis for a Miller Act claim.  This week I am discussing the effect of a mandatory mediation

Don’t Forget to Mediate the Small Stuff

Originally posted 2017-07-27 10:50:25. It’s been a while since I talked mediation here at Construction Law Musings.  Those that read regularly (thanks) have likely missed my musings on the topic.  Those who read this construction blog regularly also know that I am both a Virginia Supreme Court certified general district court mediator and a huge

Another Reminder that Contracts are Powerful in Virginia

Originally posted 2021-01-14 15:53:02. Regular readers of this construction law blog are likely tired of my refrain that the contract is king here in Virginia.  With few exceptions, some of which have been passed in the last few years, the contract can and does essentially set the “law” for the transaction.  A recent opinion from