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

Where Standing, Mechanic’s Liens, and Bankruptcy Collide

I have spoken often about mechanic’s liens and the implications of such liens as they relate to bankruptcy here at Construction Law Musings.  A recent case out of Loudoun County, Virginia added another wrinkle to this discussion, that of standing and what happens on conveyance of the property and what interest in the property is

Anatomy of a Construction Dispute- An Alternative

Originally posted 2015-02-02 10:16:10. Over the past three weeks, I’ve discussed three “stages” of a construction dispute from the claim, to how to increase the pressure for payment, to the litigation.  While these three steps are all too often necessary tools in your construction collection arsenal, they are expensive and time consuming.  No well run

Use Your Instincts when Negotiating a Construction Contract

I have often discussed the more “mechanical” aspects of contract negotiation and drafting here at Construction Law Musings.  However, there is another, less objective (possibly) and more “feel” oriented aspect to construction contracting that can have as big an impact on your construction project.  What am I talking about?  Your instinct as a construction professional