Tag Archives: mediation

Happy Holidays from Construction Law Musings

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Announcements, Business of Construction, Construction Law

Merry Christmas from Construction Law Musings We are nearing the end of another year and looking forward to the next. For a shorter or longer time, all of the family is home for some Christmas cheer while Musings takes some holiday R&R.

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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. 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

Construction Contract Basics: Attorney Fee Provisions

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

Construction Law, Contracts

I have discussed the need for attorney fee provisions in your construction contracts in prior posts here at Construction Law Musings, but thought it merited a restatement of the reasons for the inclusion of such fee provisions (and changing of such provisions when presented) here with the second of my construction contract basics posts. Why

Another Reminder to Read Your Construction Contracts

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

ADR, Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2010-12-06 10:49:11. Recently, I came across another Virginia construction case that serves as a reminder that, in Virginia, the contract is king and that because of this fact, the contract will be enforced by its terms. In L. White and Company v Culpeper Memorial Hospital, the plaintiff contractor (L. White and Company) sued

When is Mediation Appropriate for Your Construction Case?

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

ADR, Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law

Originally posted 2015-04-21 10:03:28. Here at Construction Law Musings, I have often discussed mediation as a good alternative to the expense and headaches of litigation. What I have discussed less often are the circumstances in which it is most appropriate to consider or even push for mediation. The obvious and clearest time that mediation must

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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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