Thanks to Scott Wolfe and the Construction Lien Blog for re-posting a slightly edited version of my post regarding apportionment of mechanic’s liens. While I haven’t used Zlien, Scott’s blog is a great resource for mechanic’s lien related information from around the country and a great starting point for knowledge on the lien processes of […]
Site Contractors, Be Careful When Apportioning Your Mechanic’s Liens
Mechanic’s liens are near and dear to our hearts here at Construction Law Musings. Mechanic’s liens are a great weapon in the toolbox of any construction contractor in Virginia. However, the rules for perfection of these liens are strict and failing to follow them to the letter will cause the lien to be thrown out. […]
The Continuing Battle of Subcontractors Versus Lenders
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Wally Zimolong for his debut post. Wally is one of Super Lawyer Magazine’s “rising stars” of construction litigation. He publishes the Supplemental Conditions blog and is a member of Sigman & Zimolong. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, and developers, helping them face […]
Reminder: Title Search is Key for a Virginia Mechanic’s Lien
With the economy the way that it is, my mechanic’s lien practice (and bond claim practice for that matter) is thriving. Interestingly, the recent uptick in the construction economic landscape here in Virginia caused me to get more, rather than fewer, calls requesting help with the filing or defense of mechanic’s liens.
Sometimes Carriers Have to Defend Chinese Drywall Cases
Well, I’m back from vacation and almost dug out from under the stack that was on my desk when I returned and can now get back to Musings. Thanks for awaiting my return (I’m sure it was with baited breath 🙂 ) I have spoken here at Construction Law Musings on the Dragas line of […]