As things warm up as they always do in July here in Richmond, Virginia, here’s wishing you all a wonderful 4th of July from Construction Law Musings and The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. I hope that you and your families can take some time off to reflect and relax, stay as cool […]
Want Coverage for Construction Related Damage? You Need an Occurrence
Originally posted 2013-02-25 09:00:18. In reading the title to this post, you are likely thinking “Duh, of course you do, if nothing “occurs” then there is nothing to cover!” (or something to that effect). While this seems an obvious conclusion, we’re talking the world of law, construction and insurance coverage where nothing is easy and […]
Another Reason for Contractors to Get Licensed in Virginia (UPDATED)
Originally posted 2013-01-28 09:00:45. I’ve discussed the need for licensing here at Musings. I’ve also discussed a recent attempt to mess with the residential notice requirements of the Virginia mechanic’s lien statute. A recent bill that made it out of House subcommittee, HB 1913, takes these two concepts and mixes the need for a contractors […]
The Firm Hits the 9 Year Mark!
It was 9 years ago today that I announced the formation and start of my solo practice, The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. Back then, my children were in elementary and middle school. Now I have two college students, one at Appalachian State University (with a budding photography talent that has provided some […]
Plan Ahead for the Inevitable Murphy’s Law Related Accident
Originally posted 2013-02-22 09:00:55. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Melissa Dewey Brumback. Melissa (@melissabrumback) is a construction attorney and partner in the firm Ragsdale Liggett, PLLC in Raleigh. Melissa has spent over a decade representing engineers and architects, advising them on contract proposals to limit risks, and […]