Originally posted 2015-02-06 09:37:58. Over the past four weeks, I’ve “mused” on the “stages” of a construction dispute. What started as a kernel of thought in my mind turned into what has seemed to be a popular set of four posts that I hope were both informative and interesting. Because of the great feedback I’ve […]
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A Couple of Mechanic’s Lien Bills in VA [UPDATED]
Well, its that time of year again, the Virginia General Assembly is in session and looking to make changes to all kinds of things here in the Commonwealth. While most of those changes are well outside of the subject of Construction Law Musings, changes to the mechanic’s lien statutes certainly are not. This year, the […]
Why You Should Consider “In House Counsel”
Originally posted 2016-09-22 10:32:49. We construction lawyers have occasionally taken it on the chin as one of the obstacles in the construction process. However, I have often argued what I believe to be true, that early consultation with a construction lawyer, before problems occur, is a great way for a construction company to avoid issues […]
Reminder: Title Search is Key for a Virginia Mechanic’s Lien
Originally posted 2012-04-24 17:00:17. With the economy the way that it is, my mechanic’s lien practice (and bond claim practice for that matter) is thriving. Interestingly, the recent uptick in the construction economic landscape here in Virginia caused me to get more, rather than fewer, calls requesting help with the filing or defense of mechanic’s […]
Update and Changes to DC Mechanic’s Lien Statute
Originally posted 2015-03-23 09:00:52. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Kavita Knowles. Kavita is a named partner in the firm Fullerton & Knowles. Her firm is well known in the Virginia area for its Construction Law Survival Manual and, like me, performs work for construction professionals. The District […]