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

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Why Accounts Age And Solutions For Construction Industry Credit Managers

Originally posted 2015-03-17 10:06:57.

scott wolfe_01For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome back Scott Wolfe.  Scott is the CEO of Zlien, a company that provides software and services to help building material supply and construction companies reduce their credit risk and default receivables through the management of mechanics lien and bond claim compliance.  He is also the founding author of the Lien Blog, a leading online publication about liens, security instruments and getting paid on every account. Scott is a licensed attorney in six states with extensive experience in corporate credit management and collections law, with a specific emphasis on utilizing mechanic liens, UCC filings and other security instruments to protect and manage receivables. You can connect with him via Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+.

Managing account receivables in the construction and building material supply industries presents unique challenges and unique solutions. This post reviews the industry-specific reasons why accounts will age and go unpaid, as well as the industry-specific credit and collections solutions available to controllers and credit managers.

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Is it time for a summer tune-up?

For this week’s Guest Post Friday readers are in for a treat.  Lance Godard, founder of The Godard Group, has provided marketing and business development solutions to global law firms for nearly 20 years. He has particular expertise developing strategies that allow lawyers to identify client opportunities, communicate their messages, and grow their practices. Lance has

The Insider’s Guide to Finding a Surety Company

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Alex Levin.  Alex is a writer for Lance Surety, a nationwide surety bond company who write and provide a variety of bond types from construction bonds to auto dealer bonds. In the eyes of many contractors and licensed business people, obtaining a surety

Incorporation May Not Be a Shield if You’re not Careful

On at least one occasion here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the need to operate your business as a corporation or LLC.  The primary reason that I, as a construction attorney, recommend this is for the liability protection against attacks on your personal assets.  Proper use of incorporation can and does protect your

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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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