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

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

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