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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Six Years as a Solo Construction Attorney! How Time Flies

Originally posted 2016-07-01 09:00:07.

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It seems like only yesterday that I ventured out on my own and started my solo construction law practice back in 2010.  The reaction and fulfillment since I announced my move on July 1, 2010 has been great.  Friends, clients, colleagues and, most importantly, my wonderful family have helped my practice grow beyond what I could have envisioned six years ago. Continue Reading

Construction Contract Basics: Venue and Choice of Law

Previously in this on-again-off-again series of posts on construction contract basics, I discussed attorney fees provisions and indemnification.  In this installment, the topic at hand is venue and choice of law. As construction professionals (outside of us construction attorneys), you are likely to be focused on things like the scope of work in a construction

Another Exception to Fraud and Contract Don’t Mix

Originally posted 2013-05-27 09:00:37. Here at Construction Law Musings, we’ve discussed the fact that, in Virginia, the “economic loss rule” generally renders claims of fraud and construction contracts like oil and water. This is true in most states, including Florida. What this means is that as a general rule where any party is supposed to

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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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