Category: Mechanic’s Liens

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Construction Lawyers Can Be Part of the Solution

Originally posted 2013-11-28 10:00:31. Much discussion has hit the web recently regarding the role that construction lawyers have had relating to the construction industry.  Unfortunately, most of this discussion has focused on the negative aspects of lawyer involvement in construction contracting. A recent Viewpoint article in ENR magazine opines that much of the delay, expense […]

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Changes to Va. Code Section 43-13: Another Arrow in a Subcontractor’s Quiver

Originally posted 2020-09-29 11:14:08. As is always the case here in Virginia, our General Assembly has made some legislative changes that affect construction contracting.  One of these changes is an amendment to Va. Code 43-13 found in the mechanic’s lien section of the Virginia Code. This section of the code has always required that any […]

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Site Contractors, Be Careful When Apportioning Your Mechanic’s Liens

Originally posted 2012-08-20 09:00:36. Mechanic’s liens are near and dear to our hearts here at Construction Law Musings.  Mechanic’s liens are a great weapon in the toolbox of any construction contractor in Virginia.  However, the rules for perfection of these liens are strict and failing to follow them to the letter will cause the lien […]

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Anatomy of a Construction Dispute- A Wrap Up

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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