12 years ago this tiny announcement post started my journey into blogging (or is it “blawging”?). Since then, I’ve met a few construction lawyers here in Virginia that refer to me as the “blog guy.” To be recognized for the work I do here at Construction Law Musings, something that benefits me (and I hope […]
Changes to Va. Code Section 43-13: Another Arrow in a Subcontractor’s Quiver
As is always the case here in Virginia, our General Assembly has made some legislative changes that affect construction contracting. One of these changes is an amendment to Va. Code 43-13 found in the mechanic’s lien section of the Virginia Code. This section of the code has always required that any money paid to a […]
Dump Site Provider Has Valid Little Miller Act Claim
Originally posted 2012-09-17 09:00:40. You may have thought that a Virginia “Little Miller Act” bond claim, like a mechanic’s lien, could only be brought by those that provide materials and labor incorporated into the construction project. If you did, you aren’t alone.
Be Careful in Contracting and Business
Originally posted 2014-06-06 09:00:34. After an hour long phone conference with a client, I have had several thoughts, only a few of which I can share here (grin). The first is that my friends and clients in the construction industry are hurting, but need to work with an attorney to assure that the pain is […]
Ten Years Since Going Solo!
Wow! It’s been 10 years since my first day as a solo practitioner of construction law at The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. Time sure has flown by thanks to the great clients and friends that followed me to solo practice and that I have met since the firm’s founding on July 1, […]