Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

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The Nuts and Bolts of a Payment Bond Claim in VA

After a week off from posting, much of it dealing with payment bond claims, I am back with a basic, but necessary refresher on these claims.  A payment bond on a construction project (whether private or public) gives an unpaid subcontractor or supplier another collection option outside of a breach of contract action, or in

Construction Claims- Who Do You Sue?

So, here you are, a general contractor, subcontractor or supplier and you haven’t been paid.  You know you should be paid and are at the end of your rope after what seem like hundreds of demands by phone and e-mail.  You’re ready to file a claim and try and get paid.  Simple enough, right?  Not