Tag Archives: Alternative dispute resolution

Mediating is Eye Opening

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

ADR, Business of Construction, Construction

Originally posted 2015-09-14 09:00:25.

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As anyone that reads this construction law blog on any sort of regular basis knows, I am a big advocate for mediation in most cases (construction or otherwise). I took this truly to heard about four years ago when I decided to go through the training and mentorship to become a certified mediator here in Virginia. This training led to many opportunities to act as a mediator in the General District Courts here in Virginia and has recently given me the great privilege of helping parties that were not court referred resolve their disputes. Continue Reading

Is Arbitration Okay Under the Miller Act? It Is if You Don’t Object

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 2 Comments

ADR, Bond Claims, Construction, Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2014-10-13 09:15:01. I have discussed both payment bond claims under the Miller Act and alternate dispute resolution (ADR) here at Construction Law Musings on many an occasion. A question that is sometimes open is what to do when there is contractually mandated arbitration for claims “relating to the contract or the work.” While

When is Mediation Appropriate for Your Construction Case?

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

ADR, Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law

Originally posted 2015-04-21 10:03:28. Here at Construction Law Musings, I have often discussed mediation as a good alternative to the expense and headaches of litigation. What I have discussed less often are the circumstances in which it is most appropriate to consider or even push for mediation. The obvious and clearest time that mediation must

Mediation in the Zero Sum World of Construction

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Christopher G. Hill • 2 Comments

ADR, Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law

Originally posted 2015-09-28 09:00:20. Construction is a zero sum game. What do I mean by that? I mean that even where you, a construction professional with a great construction lawyer, have reviewed and edited a subcontract presented to you or provided a well-drafted contract to the other party that contains an attorney fees provision, every

Anatomy of a Construction Dispute- A Wrap Up

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Christopher G. Hill • 5 Comments

ADR, Bond Claims, Construction, Construction Law, Contracts, Mechanic's Liens

Originally posted 2015-02-06 09:37:58. Over the past four weeks, I’ve “mused” on the “stages” of a construction dispute. What started as a kernel of thought in my mind turned into what has seemed to be a popular set of four posts that I hope were both informative and interesting. Because of the great feedback I’ve

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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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