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

A Great Time at the 40th Annual Construction Law and Public Contracts Seminar

If you are a Virginia (or even a Maryland or DC) construction attorney, you should know of and attend the Virginia State Bar’s Construction and Public Contracts Law seminar every year.  This past November 1st and 2nd was no exception. I always enjoy the time spent with colleagues and friends at the Boar’s Head Resort

Sometimes You Get Away with Unwritten Contracts. . .

Originally posted 2018-07-10 14:29:20. I have spoken often regarding the need for a well written construction contract that sets out the “terms of engagement” for your construction project.  A written construction contract sets expectations and allows the parties to the contract to determine the “law” of their project.  An unwritten “gentleman’s agreement” can lead to

Contractors Struggle with Cash & Difficult Payment Terms, Could Benefit From Legal Advice, According to New Survey

Guest Post Friday is back with a post from my pal Scott Wolfe. Scott is the founder and CEO of Levelset, which is used by thousands of contractors to make payments fast and easy.  Scott, previously a construction attorney himself, founded Levelset to even the $1 trillion construction playing field, and is on a mission to

Happy Memorial Day Wishes from Construction Law Musings

Originally posted 2015-05-25 10:00:41. Well, the office is closed and I am enjoying the day off with my family and friends and I hope that you are doing the same. Here’s wishing all of the readers of this construction law blog a great Memorial Day. Thanks for your readership and comments and a special thank