Originally posted 2018-01-15 15:59:59. I often get calls from clients, potential construction clients, and other construction and business professionals with questions about arbitration or mediation clauses in the contracts that they are reviewing or drafting. When I get these calls, it often becomes clear that, understandably, there is some confusion as to what each of […]
The General Assembly Adds Some Clarity to Contracts and Unlicensed Contractors
Originally posted 2018-03-26 11:02:41. For years, the statute regarding performing construction without a valid license (Va. Code 54.1-1115) was a bit murky. While that statute listed several prohibited acts, among them contracting without the proper class of license or use of the license of another, the consequences of such activity, in particular the effect that […]
Happy Independence Day from Construction Law Musings
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 […]
Another Year of Independence! My Solo Journey Hits the 11 Year Mark
I love this time of year. We have the country’s Independence Day and I get to celebrate taking my practice of construction law “independent.” July 1, 2021 (yesterday) marked 11 years since my first day as a solo practitioner of construction law at The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. Time sure has flown […]
Happy New Year! Looking Back and Forward
Originally posted 2017-01-31 10:45:31. It is the time of the year here at Construction Law Musings where we look back at a great 2015 and forward to an even better 2016. This past year was another good one for both Musings and my law practice. Musings hit its 7 year anniversary and added a few […]