Tag Archives: Supreme Court of Virginia

Just When You Thought General Contractors Were Necessary Parties. . .

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Christopher G. Hill • 1 Comment

Construction, Construction Law, Mechanic's Liens

Originally posted 2016-09-22 10:32:51.

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Did you think that a subcontractor had to name a general contractor in a mechanic’s lien suit? I did. Did you think that nothing about this changed in the case where a Virginia mechanic’s lien was “bonded off” pursuant to Va. Code Section 43-71? I did.

Well, a recent Virginia Supreme Court case, Synchronized Construction Services Inc. v. Prav Lodging LLC, seems to at least create some doubt as to whether the a general contractor is a “necessary” party to a lawsuit by a subcontractor in the case where a bond is posted for release of a mechanic’s lien.

Wow! Five Years Since “Going Solo” With My Construction Practice

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Christopher G. Hill • 4 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law, Marketing

It’s hard to believe, but my solo construction practice turns five today. On July 1, 2010, I struck out on my own and it has been a great ride ever since. Since I opened my practice 5 years ago, I have been named to the Virginia Legal Elite each year of my practice, been asked

Construction and Procurement Take the Stage at the VSB Annual Meeting

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Announcements, Construction Law, Marketing

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we’re doing something a bit different and plugging the Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting. As a member of the Construction Law and Public Contracts Section Board of Governors, I recommend it. The Virginia State Bar (VSB) was created in 1938 by the General Assembly

Repudiation, Termination and Negotiation in Construction Cases (An Appellate Perspective)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Christopher G. Hill • 1 Comment

Business of Construction

For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we are happy to get appellate lawyer, Jay O’Keeffe‘s perspective on construction cases for a second time. Jay (@jayokeeffe) practices business and appellate litigation with Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore in Roanoke, VA. He can reached at 509-983-9459 or at his blog, De Novo. I was

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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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