Here at Construction Law Musings, I have often discussed payment bond claims under the federal Miller Act and its state specific analogs (so called “Little Miller Acts“). Most of these discussions have assumed without actually stating that the surety carrying the payment bond would be solvent and available to pay any judgment against it. Unfortunately, […]
My Journey to Solo Practice (Thanks Lawyerist)
A few weeks ago, Sam Glover of Lawyerist fame asked me to write about my transition to solo practice after 13 years in government and private practice. I was of course happy to oblige.. I enjoyed reminiscing in writing, and I hope that you will like my thoughts. Here’s a taste: If you asked me […]
Legal Android
For this week’s Guest Post Friday at Musings, we welcome back Martha Sperry for another great tech related guest post. Martha (@advocatesstudio on Twitter) is an attorney with extensive experience in the insurance industry. Martha also maintains a research and writing practice, AdvantageAdvocates with emphasis on research and written product for professionals and web consulting. […]
What Pet Peeves Attorneys have about Professional Clients
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings we welcome Jeff Childs. Jeff is the Marketing Director at Advise & Consult, Inc., which is a nationwide construction expert witness firm with locations in 17 different states, including Virginia, with experts covering the construction spectrum. We have been in business since 2001 with […]
Be Sure to Keep Up with Mechanic’s Lien Changes
As those of you who read Construction Law Musings are well aware, the mechanic’s lien is near and dear to my construction lawyer’s heart. A well timed and properly filed memorandum of lien can and does often lead to payment without the need for the suit to enforce that lien. Of course the key part […]