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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Talking Crisis Changes on the Job Site at Construction Law in North Carolina

Today Musings takes a trip to Construction Law in North Carolina to discuss those pesky on the fly change orders on the job. Thanks to Melissa Brumback for the invite and while you’re over there check out the rest of her great content. As always, I welcome your comments below.  Please subscribe to keep up

Where Mechanic’s Liens and Contracts Collide

Originally posted 2011-03-21 09:21:07. Today at Construction Law Musings, we’re back to a discussion of mechanic’s liens. This past week, the Loudoun County Circuit Court here in Virginia had an opportunity to discuss the interaction between mechanic’s liens, contracts and the law of fixtures.  In TWP Enters. v Dressel, the Court considered a provision of

Another Reminder that Your Construction Contract Language Matters

Here at Musings, I have often (some might say too often) discussed the fact that in Virginia (as well as other places), your construction contract language will be strictly enforced.  I have also discussed the need for attorney fees provisions as well as other language in order to mitigate your risk as a contractor.  A

Reminder: In Court (as in life) the Worst Thing You Can Do Is Not Show Up

Originally posted 2017-09-25 15:59:35. As long time (and possibly recent) readers of Construction Law Musings know, I am a Virginia Supreme Court Certified Mediator.  In that capacity, I spend quite a bit of time sitting in general district court courtrooms in places like Goochland and Caroline Counties “court sitting” awaiting a referral from the judge

8 Years of Fun at Construction Law Musings

Originally posted 2016-12-12 09:00:30. Well, who would have thought that when I posted two short lines back in 2008, Construction Law Musings would still be going strong eight years later.  Through these 8 years at this little construction law blog, I have had periods of more and less consistent posting (often coinciding with the more