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

The Picky Nature of Mechanic’s Liens (or Why you need to count back from 150 before filing)

Originally posted 2009-03-30 09:00:00. On numerous occasions here at Musings, I have discussed the almost ridiculously picky nature of mechanic’s liens in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The so called “150 day rule” found in Virginia Code Section 43-4 is no exception. The 150-day rule means that a contractor or material man can only include in

Construction Related Legislative Changes Effective July 1, 2013

Originally posted 2013-07-01 09:00:22. Every year at this time, a new set of statutes comes into effect.  This year is no different.  If you are a fan (or at least follower) of the Virginia General Assembly and have an interest in construction, you have likely kept informed about some of the various statutory changes that

Thanks for the Guest Post Opportunities

Originally posted 2012-09-07 09:00:58. Here we are on Guest Post Friday and I thought that I’d take a moment to thank those that have allowed me the privilege of providing guest posts at their sites over the last few months.  I always appreciate the chance to share some thoughts with readers of great blogs like

Considerations in Obtaining a Mechanic’s Lien in Maryland (Don’t try this at home)

Originally posted 2016-01-11 09:19:41. For this week’s Guest Post Friday at Construction Law Musings I welcome Matthew Evans.  Matt is the owner of Law Offices of Matthew S. Evans, III, LLC located in Annapolis, Maryland.  He has practiced construction, real estate and land use law in Maryland and D.C. for thirteen years.  Prior to opening

Just When You Thought General Contractors Were Necessary Parties. . .

Originally posted 2016-09-22 10:32:51. Did you think that a subcontractor had to name a general contractor in a mechanic’s lien suit?  I did.  Did you think that nothing about this changed in the case where a Virginia mechanic’s lien was “bonded off” pursuant to Va. Code Section 43-71?  I did. Well, a recent Virginia Supreme