Back in 2015, the Virginia General Assembly amended the mechanic’s lien statute (Va. Code 43-3) here in Virginia to preclude any contractual provision that diminishes a subcontractor or supplier’s “lien rights in a contract in advance of furnishing any labor, services, or materials.” However, this amendment was only applicable to subcontractors and suppliers. For political […]
Open Letter Regarding Construction Mediator Services
As many of you loyal readers of Musings are well aware, I am a huge fan of mediation. A few years ago I got certified by the Virginia Supreme Court as a mediator. I would love to help construction professionals and their attorneys resolve construction disputes in a creative and business like manner. I thank […]
Happy 2013 From Construction Law Musings!
Happy New Year from Construction Law Musings and The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. I hope that you had as interesting, fun and exciting a 2012 as I did. For more thoughts on 2012, check out my annual year end musings post from last week. I wish all of my friends, family, readers […]
Wow! Six Years of Legal Elite in Construction! Thanks!
The 2012 Virginia Business Legal Elite has been announced. Once again, I am humbled and honored that the legal professionals here in Virginia have seen fit to elect me to the Legal Elite in the Construction category for the sixth straight year. I am thrilled to be named among some of my friends and colleagues […]