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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Yet ANOTHER Reason not to Contract without a License

Originally posted 2021-10-14 12:02:08. Remember when I stated that you cannot lawfully perform construction work in Virginia without a contractor’s license? Remember when I said that you risk non-payment if you do so?  If you needed another reason, a relatively recent Virginia Court of Appeals decision upholding a criminal conviction for performing construction work without

Six Years as a Solo Construction Attorney! How Time Flies

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

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

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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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