If there’s one admonishment I’ve given a lot at this construction law blog, it is to be very careful with mechanic’s liens. This post is not about that. This post is about another major piece of advice that has been set out here at Construction Law Musings, namely, always show up for court and respond […]
Should a Subcontractor provide bonds to a GC who is not himself bonded? (Bonding Agent Perspective)
Originally posted 2017-04-28 09:00:50. Guest Post Friday is back, and for this week, Construction Law Musings welcomes Steve Moore. Steve has been the Construction & Surety Manager for Towne Insurance Agency-Invincia, in Chesterfield, VA since 2010. Steve’s experience in the Virginia surety bonding marketplace started in 1985 with USF&G. His underwriting travels took him from […]
Virginia Mechanic’s Liens- Defense Options
Originally posted 2015-08-24 09:00:15. Here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the filing of mechanic’s liens in Virginia and various cases discussing the pitfalls to be found in the filing of these powerful collection tools. However, I have rarely discussed the affirmative steps that an owner can take in defending against the filing of […]
You Mean They Can Do That?
Originally posted 2013-09-20 09:00:38. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Melissa Dewey Brumback. Melissa is a construction law partner at Ragsdale Liggett, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The bulk of her practice involves representing architects and engineers in construction-related claims, including construction administration and management, plan defects, testing […]
Musings on Why I Mediate
Originally posted 2013-02-04 09:00:50. This week, I’ve decided to jump off the legislative/mechanic’s lien train and get back to thoughts on one of, if not my number one, favorite dispute resolution process: mediation. As those of you who read Musings regularly know, I became certified as a mediator by the Virginia Supreme Court last year. […]