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Mediating is Eye Opening

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

ADR, Business of Construction, Construction

Originally posted 2015-09-14 09:00:25.

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As anyone that reads this construction law blog on any sort of regular basis knows, I am a big advocate for mediation in most cases (construction or otherwise). I took this truly to heard about four years ago when I decided to go through the training and mentorship to become a certified mediator here in Virginia. This training led to many opportunities to act as a mediator in the General District Courts here in Virginia and has recently given me the great privilege of helping parties that were not court referred resolve their disputes. Continue Reading

Always Get Your Change Orders in Writing

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 6 Comments

Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2013-07-04 10:00:14. I have discussed the necessity of following your well-drafted contract documents and obtaining written change orders on numerous occasions here at Construction Law Musings. Recently, the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond, VA gave a strong reminder regarding these two business practices for contractors. In Carolina

When Should You Call Your Lawyer? Not Too Late!

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 6 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction Law, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2017-08-14 09:23:21. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings welcomes back Timothy R. Hughes, Esq., LEED AP. Tim (@timrhughes on Twitter) is Of Counsel to the Arlington, Virginia firm of Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. In his practice as a business, corporate, and construction law attorney, Tim has served as the Chair of

Why I “Muse” Every Week

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 3 Comments

Business of Construction, Marketing

Originally posted 2012-02-20 09:00:43. Recently, I’ve gotten numerous questions/comments from friends, clients and potential clients regarding how and why I continue to blog here at Construction Law Musings. My first answer is always that its fun. I know, it seems like a bit more work on top of a busy solo construction law practice. However,

Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Law-Important Legal Issues

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 6 Comments

Construction Law, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2013-04-15 09:00:30. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Andrea Goldman for the second time. Andrea (@andreagoldman) is the principal in the Law Office of Andrea Goldman, 305 Walnut Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02460. She is a litigator, mediator and arbitrator. Andrea focuses on construction, contractor/homeowner and business

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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.

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