Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

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Early Action on Your Construction Contract is Key

Originally posted 2014-09-23 10:59:49.

ONE OF ONLY A FEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS COMPLE...
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I bang the drum of early and frequent consultation with one of us construction attorneys on a regular basis here at Musings and in other places of the “blawgosphere.”

Why do I do this?  Doesn’t such consultation help to avoid the problems that seem to make those of us in the construction law business happy?  Aren’t all of us lawyers just out to complicate things and throw a monkey wrench into construction projects?  In short, why would I constantly advise on ways to avoid exactly the construction litigation that you would think would make me the most money?

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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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