Originally posted 2013-09-16 10:53:15. Construction contracts are a big part of any contractor, subcontractor, supplier or construction attorney’s daily life. Therefore, it is key to know when you actually have a contract. Is it after your bid is accepted and used by the Owner or General Contractor? Is it only after the subcontract is signed? […]
Forgot to File a Mechanic’s Lien in Time? All is not Lost.
Originally posted 2011-04-25 09:00:37. I spend a lot of time on the subject of mechanic’s liens here at Construction Law Musings. I do this because these creatures of Virginia state statute have very specific requirements and the slightest mistake in timing or content can lead to loss of your rights to enforce a mechanic’s lien […]
Construction Claims Need a Great Story
Originally posted 2011-04-15 09:00:59. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings is lucky enough to have my pal Chris Cheatham of Green Building Law Update and his newly launched Construction Claims Playbook join us for a second time. Chris’ (@chrischeatham) law practice provides claims guidance to contractors. His mission is to deliver cost-effective counsel to […]
Stick to Your Guns on Price and Pricing with Construction Contracts
Originally posted 2014-05-27 09:00:44. In recent posts here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the need for clarity of contract, trusting your gut, and assuring that your contract has the necessities. All of these bits of advice (along with my usual advice of working with an experienced construction attorney) are true with regard to […]
You Have Choices (Litigation Versus Mediation)
Originally posted 2013-10-29 09:30:50. As I sit here thinking about an impending trial in the Goochland County General District Court, it hit me that I also serve as a mediator in that court from time to time. Coincidentally, I will be “wearing both hats” (litigator and mediator) this week on back to back days. It […]