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

An Interesting Look at Mechanic’s Lien Priority and Necessary Parties

As regular readers of Construction Law Musings are well aware, I like to discuss mechanic’s liens.  Whether it is their picky nature, the way court’s treat them or the soon to take effect changes in the form, mechanic’s liens are a topic near and dear to my heart as a construction attorney. This past month

Virginia General Assembly Helps Construction Contractors

Originally posted 2017-03-13 12:04:26. As reported last week at the Virginia Real Estate, Land Use and Construction Law Blog (authored by my good friend Tim Hughes (@timrhughes)), the Virginia General Assembly has passed an amendment to the jurisdictional limitations of Virginia General District Courts.  The new statute, going into effect July 1, 2011, increases the

You’re Only as Good as Those with Whom You Contract

I have been beating the drum of the need to have a solid construction contract as the basis for your construction project and contractor/subcontractor/supplier relationships. I have also emphasized that communication early and often is one of the best ways to assure a smooth project.  However, the sad truth is that even with the best