It’s hard to believe, but my solo construction practice turns five today. On July 1, 2010, I struck out on my own and it has been a great ride ever since. Since I opened my practice 5 years ago, I have been named to the Virginia Legal Elite each year of my practice, been asked […]
Did You Get a Notice of Mechanic’s Lien after Project Completion? Don’t Panic!
So, you own a piece of property. You decided to have some work done and after what you thought was proper due diligence, you hire a general contractor to build a great office building on the property. Your architect designs the space, you sign the construction contract for a price you find fair and that […]
Join Me at the Virginia Construction and Public Contracts Law Seminar 2016
I have given post mortem glowing reviews of past Construction and Public Contracts Law seminars in the past here at Construction Law Musings (and for full disclosure an one of the co-chairs of the seminar planning committee this year). If you, like me, are a construction lawyer in Virginia, I highly encourage you to attend […]
Why You Should Consider “In House Counsel”
We construction lawyers have occasionally taken it on the chin as one of the obstacles in the construction process. However, I have often argued what I believe to be true, that early consultation with a construction lawyer, before problems occur, is a great way for a construction company to avoid issues and to, yes, save […]
Wishing You a Restful Labor Day
Summer is coming to an end, school has either already started or is getting ready to start. This makes for a great time to relax with friends and think on the next phase of 2016. Here’s wishing you a wonderful Labor Day from my firm and Construction Law Musings. I hope that you and your […]