It is that time of year again when I find it appropriate to reflect on the great things in my life. As I sit here with family, both immediate and extended, on this Thanksgiving Day 2021, I have much to be thankful for. I have a thriving construction law practice, great clients, wonderful friends, and […]
Congratulations, You got Paid! Or Did You?
Originally posted 2010-01-22 09:00:24. Contractors are feeling the pinch in today’s financial climate. Payments are being made slowly if at all. Clients unreasonably expect perfection despite the numerous moving parts on a commercial construction project (not to mention the mantra that “Murphy was an optimist”). In such a climate, getting a check that won’t bounce […]
Great to Be Back in Person at the 42nd Annual Construction Law and Public Contracts Seminar
I didn’t post about the Construction Law and Public Contracts Seminar last year, mainly because it was online and I had serious Zoom fatigue (it was virtual due to COVID) so aside from the mechanic’s lien portion that I taught along with a friend and one other session, I did not attend. This year however […]
A Fork in the Road: Choosing Where to Litigate Your Federal Contract Claim
Originally posted 2016-05-12 15:05:50. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Greg Shelton. Greg is an attorney with Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes, P.A., a law firm with offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Rock Hill, South Carolina. Greg is licensed to practice in North Carolina, South Carolina, and […]
Subcontractors Aren’t Helpless
Originally posted 2017-07-12 12:01:27. As a construction attorney here in Virginia, I often have the pleasure of assisting subcontractors seeking advice on their all important contracts with general contractors. I often sense that these subcontractors feel that they are at the bottom of the food chain and don’t have the “clout” necessary to push back […]