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: Mechanic’s Liens

National Mechanic’s Lien Law? A Response

Originally posted 2013-03-18 10:10:22. Construction attorney, entrepreneur, and good friend Scott Wolfe (@scottwolfejr and @zlienit) recently posted his thoughts and endorsement of a uniform national mechanic’s lien law.  Aside from the interesting photo of his dog in sunglasses (I still want to know how he got the dog to sit still for the photo), Scott

Does the Recording of a Mechanic’s Lien Memorandum by Itself Constitute Process? Read to Find Out.

As a Virginia construction attorney representing those in the construction industry, mechanic’s liens are near and dear to my heart.  The enforcement of mechanic’s lien rights in Virginia is a two-step process. The first step is the recording of a properly-timed memorandum of lien that includes all of the statutorily required information.  The second step

Is Privity of Contract with the Owner a Requirement of a Valid Mechanic’s Lien? Not for GC’s

Originally posted 2020-12-07 10:29:33. As any reader of this construction law blog knows, mechanic’s liens make up much of the discussion here at Construction Law Musings.  A recent case out of Fairfax County, Virginia examined the question of whether contractual privity between the general contractor and owner of the property at issue is necessary.  As