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

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

Mediators and Breaking through Impasse

Originally posted 2012-03-23 14:40:40. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Vickie Pynchon for a (record?) 5th time. Vickie (@mediatesuccess) mediates with ADR Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, arbitrates for the American Arbitration Association and is the co-founder of She Negotiates Consulting and Training (http://shenegotiates.com).  Victoria has authored

Mediating is Eye Opening

Originally posted 2015-09-14 09:00:25. As anyone that reads this construction law blog on any sort of regular basis knows, I am a big advocate for mediation in most cases (construction or otherwise).  I took this truly to heard about four years ago when I decided to go through the training and mentorship to become a