Recently Virginia Business Magazine announced its Legal Elite for 2010. I am proud to announce my inclusion in the Construction Law category for the fourth year running. I am particularly proud that this streak of nominations has continued after the founding of my new firm and solo practice. Among those on the list are my […]
The Construction Lawyer as Problem Solver
As a construction attorney here in Virginia I “wear many hats.” Counselor, mediator, adviser, risk manager, litigator, and others depending upon the situation. I take each and every one of these roles seriously and at times take on more than one depending on a client’s situation. One “role” that I try to keep in mind […]
Why Construction Law- An Update
Back in 2009, only a year or so after my first post here at Musings, I posted on why I’m in the field of construction law. Well, a lot has happened in the over 5 years since then, not the least of which is my move to solo practice in July of 2010 and the […]
Musings on “Hanging a Shingle”
Well, I’m back from speaking on “Setting Up Your Office” at the Virginia CLE “Hanging a Shingle” Seminar. As always, I appreciate all of the folks that came out to hear me and my fellow speakers talk on all aspects of starting a law firm, from the considerations prior to “going solo” to the tech […]
Musings on the Virginia Mediation Network Fall Conference
As those of you who read this little corner of the legal blogging world know, I am now 3 years or so into my time as a Virginia Supreme Court certified mediator. I am also available and as active as possible for private mediations. Why go through the certification process as opposed to just using […]