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

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

Yet Another Reminder that Tort and Contract Don’t Mix

I have stated on numerous occasions here at Musings that in Virginia, contract claims and tort claims (read fraud) don’t mix.  A recent case from the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia presents another example of this principle.  In Itility LLC v. The Staffing Resource Group, Judge Ellis of the Alexandria Division,

Are “Green” Building Designations and Certifications Truly Necessary?

Originally posted 2012-11-19 09:18:52. As anyone who reads this construction blog on a regular basis knows, I believe that the move to newer sustainable building practices (while bringing about a new or different set of potential risks) is both necessary and laudable.  Because of this fact, you may be asking why the headline for today’s

Thank You for 14 Consecutive Years of Legal Elite Elections

Thanks to the Virginia legal community that has continued to elect me to the Virginia Business Legal Elite in the Construction Law Category for 14 years running.  The 14 consecutive years of election to the Legal Elite in the Construction Category spans my time as a solo construction attorney.  The fact that you all have

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