I have always found it appropriate that my jump to solo practice and Independence Day are so close in time. Today marks 14 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 […]
More Fun with Indemnity and Construction Contracts!
Well, I’m back. It’s been quite a while since my last post due to some busy family times and running my law practice. Hopefully, you will hear from me more often in the future. Now. . . on with the post: I have often discussed indemnity provisions here at Construction Law Musings. I’ve posted on […]
Construction Contract Basics: No Damages for Delay
After WAY too long a hiatus, I am back with another in my series of “Construction Contract Basics” posts. In past posts, I’ve covered venue provisions, attorney fee provisions, and indemnity clauses. In this post, I’ll share a few thoughts (or “musings”) on the topic of so-called “no damages for delay” clauses. These clauses essentially […]
Six Years as a Solo Construction Attorney! How Time Flies
Originally posted 2016-07-01 09:00:07. It seems like only yesterday that I ventured out on my own and started my solo construction law practice back in 2010. The reaction and fulfillment since I announced my move on July 1, 2010 has been great. Friends, clients, colleagues and, most importantly, my wonderful family have helped my practice […]
Construction Contract Basics: Venue and Choice of Law
Previously in this on-again-off-again series of posts on construction contract basics, I discussed attorney fees provisions and indemnification. In this installment, the topic at hand is venue and choice of law. As construction professionals (outside of us construction attorneys), you are likely to be focused on things like the scope of work in a construction […]