Last week we discussed the groundwork and circumstances of a construction claim. This week’s post will discuss the next steps, hopefully, short of full-blown arbitration or litigation that you, as a construction company, can pursue presuming your claim has been properly preserved. If your contract requires certain steps such as informal resolution attempts or other […]
Thank You for the Super Lawyers Nod
I am always appreciative and humbled to join the great lawyers who populate lists such as Legal Elite and Super Lawyers. Needless to say I am even more thankful when I get elected to a great list like the Virginia Super Lawyers this year in 2017, this time in the Construction Litigation category. So without […]
Construction Law Musings Hits the Beach
Well, I’m off for some fun in the sun for a week so I won’t be posting any new Musings this week. In the meantime, peruse the other posts on Virginia mechanic’s liens, bond claims and the like. Also be sure to check out my Guest Post Friday posts for different perspectives on the world […]
When Is Mandatory Arbitration Not Mandatory?
I have discussed my views on mandatory mediation in construction contracts at other places here at Musings and also discussed how the contract is king here in Virginia. A recent Charlottesville, Virginia Circuit Court case combined these two concepts to allow a subcontractor to proceed straight to litigation despite various ADR provisions in the contract […]
Want to Stay Up on Your Mechanic’s Lien Deadlines? Write a Letter or Two
90 days. 150 days. 6 months. 30 days. Do these numbers sound familiar? If you read Construction Law Musings regularly, they should be. These are various deadlines relating to the recording and enforcement of mechanic’s liens in Virginia.