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: Business of Construction

The Firm Hits the 9 Year Mark!

It was 9 years ago today that I announced the formation and start of my solo practice, The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC.  Back then, my children were in elementary and middle school.  Now I have two college students, one at Appalachian State University (with a budding photography talent that has provided some

Lead Paint: The EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

Originally posted 2012-03-30 09:00:55. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Joshua Glazov for the first time.  Josh has been a construction lawyer since 1995. He practices at Much Shelist in Chicago and focuses on negotiating and preparing design and construction contracts for owners, contractors, and lenders, as well as preparing for, and

Reminder About the Upcoming Mechanic’s Lien Form Change

As July 1, 2019 approaches with its inevitable changes to the Virginia Code, I wanted to remind you once again that the statutory form for a Virginia mechanic’s lien will change as of that date. HB2409 passed both houses of the General Assembly and has been signed by the Governor.  This bill reconciled the language

Plan Ahead for the Inevitable Murphy’s Law Related Accident

Originally posted 2013-02-22 09:00:55. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Melissa Dewey Brumback. Melissa (@melissabrumback) is a construction attorney and partner in the firm Ragsdale Liggett, PLLC in Raleigh. Melissa has spent over a decade representing engineers and architects, advising them on contract proposals to limit risks, and