Originally posted 2014-05-27 09:00:44. In recent posts here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the need for clarity of contract, trusting your gut, and assuring that your contract has the necessities. All of these bits of advice (along with my usual advice of working with an experienced construction attorney) are true with regard to […]
12 Years of Independence as a Solo Construction Attorney
I have always found it appropriate that my jump to solo practice and Independence Day are so close in time. Today marks 12 years since my first day as a solo practitioner of construction law at The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. Time sure has flown by thanks to the great clients and […]
Fun and Learning at the 39th Annual Construction Law and Public Contracts Seminar
Originally posted 2018-11-12 16:00:54. On November 2nd and 3rd, construction attorneys from Virginia and surrounding jurisdictions gathered in Charlottesville for the 39th Annual Construction and Public Contracts seminar co-hosted by the Virginia State Bar’s Construction Law and Public Contracts Section and Virginia CLE. This was also the first year in a while where I was […]
You Have Choices (Litigation Versus Mediation)
Originally posted 2013-10-29 09:30:50. As I sit here thinking about an impending trial in the Goochland County General District Court, it hit me that I also serve as a mediator in that court from time to time. Coincidentally, I will be “wearing both hats” (litigator and mediator) this week on back to back days. It […]
Boots on the Ground- A Great Way to Learn and Help Construction Clients
Originally posted 2014-11-03 13:21:40. This past week, I attended the Construction Law and Public Contracts seminar in Charlottesville, VA and also a breakfast meeting of the Richmond chapter of the Associated General Contractors of Virginia. Reflecting on this past week, I realized that my membership and participation in both of these great organizations (I am […]