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

Reminder: Always Order a Title Search for Your Mechanic’s Lien

Mechanic’s liens are close to my heart as a construction attorney.  These powerful tools for collection have been (and likely will be) discussed often here at Construction Law Musings.  In fact, they rated their own page here at this little construction blog. While the form for a mechanic’s lien that is found in the Virginia

Construction Mediation (Often) Isn’t About Money

Did the title of this week’s Musings get your attention?  I hope so.  If it didn’t, maybe I should say it again.  Mediation (often) isn’t about money.  I know, you thought that the bottom line in litigation or other dispute resolution (particularly in the construction field) was money.  Before I added “construction mediator” to the

Changes to Pennsylvania Mechanic’s Lien Code

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Jim Fullerton.  Jim is the President of the law firm of Fullerton & Knowles, P.C., which has attorneys licensed in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia, is a Martindale Hubbell Peer Rated Lawyer AV® Preeminent.™  The firm represents owners, lenders, design professionals,

Hard To Handle

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Brian L. Hill.  Brian is a construction consultant known for helping clients solve complex issues related to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. He is also the editor and publisher of AECforensics.com, which dissects the latest trends impacting quality and

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About Construction Law Musings

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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