11 years ago this tiny announcement post started my journey into blogging (or is is “blawging”?). Since then, I’ve met a few construction lawyers here in Virginia that refer to me as the blog guy. To be recognized for the work I do here at Construction Law Musings, something that benefits me (and I hope […]
Hard to Believe It Has Been 13 Years of Legal Elite!
Wow! Thanks to all of you for 13 years (including all of my years in solo construction practice) of Legal Elite elections to the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law, to the Virginia legal community that continues to elect me to the Virginia Business Legal Elite. The 13 consecutive years of election to the Legal […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Construction Law Musings
It is that time of year again when I find it appropriate to reflect on the great things in my life. As I sit here with family on this Thanksgiving Day 2019, I have much to be thankful for. I have a thriving construction law practice, great clients, wonderful friends and of course the best, […]
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 […]