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

Mediation Clause Can Stay a Miller Act Claim, Just Not Forever

Originally posted 2021-06-09 14:43:40. It seems to be Miller Act time here at Construction Law Musings, not to mention in the Federal District Courts here in Virginia.  Last week I discussed what sort of work can form the basis for a Miller Act claim.  This week I am discussing the effect of a mandatory mediation

Simplifying North Carolina’s Mechanic’s Lien Agent Process: NC’s New Online Clearinghouse

Originally posted 2013-03-29 09:00:54. For this week’s Guest Post Friday at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Bryan G. Scott.  Bryan (@winstonattorney) is an attorney at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLC and co-Chair of  the firm’s Construction Practice Group Thank you to Chris for the opportunity once again to guest post here at Construction Law

Don’t Forget to Mediate the Small Stuff

Originally posted 2017-07-27 10:50:25. It’s been a while since I talked mediation here at Construction Law Musings.  Those that read regularly (thanks) have likely missed my musings on the topic.  Those who read this construction blog regularly also know that I am both a Virginia Supreme Court certified general district court mediator and a huge

Are Mechanic’s Liens the Be All End All of Construction Collections?

For those of you familiar with Construction Law Musings, you are aware of my affinity and discussion of those powerful but tricky collection tools: mechanic’s liens.  You have heard me tout their ability to secure payment when a contractor or subcontractor has not been paid on a construction project (even in the face of bankruptcy).