It is with humility and a sense of accomplishment that I announce that I have been selected for the tenth straight year to the Virginia Super Lawyers in the Construction Litigation category for 2026. Add this to my recent election to the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction and I’ve had a pretty good year. As […]
Check Out Issue 1 of Virginia’s Construction Voice Magazine
Originally posted 2018-10-30 14:29:03. Recently the Associated General Contractors of Virginia published its first print magazine, Virginia’s Construction Voice. I have always enjoyed my membership in this organization and find the AGC-VA to be a worthwhile expenditure of time and resources for a construction attorney like myself. I recommend that you check out both the […]
Musings Goes Solo!
Originally posted 2010-07-01 09:00:07. Today I start a new journey. After 13 years of working for the government and two private firms, I am now a construction lawyer in solo practice at The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. Like many solo lawyers, I make this jump with great excitement. My new contact information […]
Uniwest Rides Again (or, Are Architects Subject to Va. Code Section 11-4.1?)
Originally posted 2018-10-03 11:07:55. In 2010, the Virginia Supreme Court held in Uniwest Const., Inc. v. Amtech Elevator Servs., Inc., that Va. Code Sec. 11-4.1 renders completely void and unenforceable any indemnification provision in a construction contract between a contractor and subcontractor that seeks to indemnify the indemnified party from its own negligent acts. In […]
Green Expectations are Key to a Successful Construction Project
Originally posted 2010-12-20 09:00:55. I have talked a lot about LEED and sustainable building here at Construction Law Musings. Recently, Constructor Magazine ran an article about “Green Expectations” that caught my eye. While we (and I include the great guest posts on the subject) have discussed the risks and possible future litigation relating to LEED […]