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 […]
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 […]
Navigating Complex Preliminary Notice Requirements
Originally posted 2016-02-26 09:00:17. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome back a good friend, Scott Wolfe. Scott is the founder of Levelset, a cloud-based platform that gives construction industry participants control over their financial risk and payment processes. The Levelset platform manages the mechanics lien compliance process for all parties […]
Keep Your Construction Claims Alive in Crazy Economic Times
Originally posted 2020-04-06 09:00:29. Coronavirus is dominating the news. Construction in Virginia is facing what is at best an uncertain future and at worst a series of large scale shutdowns due to COVID-19. The number of cases seem to grow almost exponentially on a daily basis while states and the federal government try and patch […]
Some Construction Contract Basics- Necessities and Pitfalls
Originally posted 2015-05-25 10:00:42. Recently, I’ve been on an “advising” kick here at Construction Law Musings. My last two posts have been about communication and trusting your gut when it comes to a smooth construction project. This post will be the third in the trilogy (and who knows maybe I’ll have a 4th and 5th […]