Tag Archives: Attorney’s fee

Some Construction Contract Basics- Necessities and Pitfalls

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Christopher G. Hill • 2 Comments

Construction, Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2015-05-25 10:00:42.

Construction Work (Photo credit: gullevek)

Recently, I’ve been on an “advising” kick here at Construction Law Musings. My last two posts have been about communication and trusting your gut when it comes to a smooth construction project. This post will be the third in the trilogy (and who knows maybe I’ll have a 4th and 5th like the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy “trilogy”).

While all construction contractors should use their communication skills and instincts to assure a smooth and hopefully profitable project, all of the gut following and great communication will not help you if your contract is not up to snuff. In the spirit of giving you a few basics things to look at, here’s my list of three basics that you need in your contract and a three things to be on the lookout for in others’ contracts.

Reminder: Your Accounting and Other Records Matter

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law, Contracts

Recently, I’ve posted on mechanic’s lien changes, mediation and other more “legal” topics here at Construction Law Musings. Today’s post is a practical one and one that will help your friendly neighborhood construction attorney greatly should a dispute arise. The tip for this week? Keep clean accounting and other records by construction job and in

Why You Should Consider “In House Counsel”

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Christopher G. Hill • 1 Comment

Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law, Contracts, Mechanic's Liens

We construction lawyers have occasionally taken it on the chin as one of the obstacles in the construction process. However, I have often argued what I believe to be true, that early consultation with a construction lawyer, before problems occur, is a great way for a construction company to avoid issues and to, yes, save

Contractors – Make Someone Else Pay Your Attorneys’ Fees

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Christopher G. Hill • 8 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction Law, Contracts, Guest Post Friday

For this week’s Guest Post Friday at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Bryan G. Scott. Bryan is an attorney at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLC. His primary areas of practice are commercial and business litigation, construction law and litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, and products liability defense. If you read Construction Law Musings regularly

A Construction Stitch in Time

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Christopher G. Hill • 1 Comment

Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law, Contracts

It’s a cliche for a reason that “A Stitch in Time Saves Nine.” Why? Because it is almost always cheaper and more efficient in the long run to get something right the first time than to fix it later. This old adage is true in life, and particularly true in the world of construction. Whether

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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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