Originally posted 2013-10-23 09:15:48. As anyone that reads this construction law blog knows, mechanic’s liens are a big part of the Virginia landscape for a construction attorney like me. One option for dealing with a mechanic’s lien here in Virginia that we have not discussed but so often is the ability to “bond off” a
Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law
Social Media for Lawyers and Clients
Originally posted 2011-02-04 09:01:00. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Construction Law Musings welcomes Gwynne Monahan. Gwynne (@econwriter5) is the chief consultant of Shadow Froggy Consulting, where she focuses on educating the legal community on the benefits and practical uses of open source applications. She also founded Lawyer Connection, a social media network aimed at
Why is Modular Today’s Building Answer?
Originally posted 2015-07-24 09:00:11. For this Wednesday edition of Guest Post Friday, we welcome Jeff Dusing of the Modular Space Corporation (ModSpace). Jeff is the Creative Communications Manager at ModSpace, a modular construction company that provides temporary and permanent solutions for commercial building projects. ModSpace has 80 branch locations across the U.S. and Canada, and
Sometimes You Get Away with Default (but don’t count on it)
As an almost universal rule here in Virginia, failing to show up for court or respond to a lawsuit is a bad idea. Consequences include default judgment against you without the right to defend or make your case. Courts simply enter judgment and the consequences of that judgment will follow. However, and as is often
Be Careful in Contracting and Business
Originally posted 2014-06-06 09:00:34. After an hour long phone conference with a client, I have had several thoughts, only a few of which I can share here (grin). The first is that my friends and clients in the construction industry are hurting, but need to work with an attorney to assure that the pain is
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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.
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