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: Construction Law

Economic Loss Rule not Absolute in Construction

Musings takes a step off of the green construction and marketing train to discuss an interesting decision from the City of Richmond, Virginia Circuit Court. As Musings has discussed on several occasions, the economic loss rule in Virginia states that where a loss occurs that relates in any way to a contract, the injured party

The Life Of A Mechanics Lien Claim: Preserve, Perfect, Enforce

The Life Of A Mechanics Lien Claim: Preserve, Perfect, Enforce

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome back a good friend and fellow construction attorney, Scott Wolfe Jr.  Scott is a construction attorney who practices law through his firm Wolfe Law Group in California, Washington, Oregon and Louisiana.  He is also the founder of Zlien, a nationwide preliminary notice and mechanic’s lien filing service.

Resolve to Set Construction Project Expectations Early and Often in 2012

As we enter 2012 expectations for the new year are in all of our thoughts.  The best laid plans are made and possibilities seem endless.  New Year’s resolutions will be made (and possibly broken). As a construction attorney here in Virginia, if I could ask contractors and subcontractors to make (and keep) one resolution for

Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday from Construction Law Musings

As I sit here smiling and basking in the happiness of my family this Christmas day, I wanted to wish you all a wonderful holiday and a Merry Christmas from Construction Law Musings. I hope that you all have a safe, warm and family-filled holiday.  Thank you for your continued support and readership through out