Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

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Another Reminder that Contracts are Powerful in Virginia

Originally posted 2021-01-14 15:53:02. Regular readers of this construction law blog are likely tired of my refrain that the contract is king here in Virginia.  With few exceptions, some of which have been passed in the last few years, the contract can and does essentially set the “law” for the transaction.  A recent opinion from

Don’t Let Receivership Kill Your Miller Act Claim

Originally posted 2013-01-01 10:00:19. In this economy, even the companies that provide bonding for construction companies may have financial difficulties, and even go into receivership.  Recently, the U. S. District Court in Norfolk, VA decided an interesting case relating to an interestingly named project.  In U.S. v. Western Ins. Co., the court considered the default

Communicate Right: Communicate and Write

Originally posted 2015-02-09 09:51:26. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, we welcome back Melissa Dewey Brumback.  Melissa is a North Carolina construction lawyer and a partner at Ragsdale Liggett in Raleigh. She mostly represents architects and engineers in construction-related lawsuits. She also guides owners, developers, general contractors, and designers in drafting effective, efficient contract documents