“Hi, my name is Chris, and I’m a construction attorney.” While this sounds like an AA (attorney’s anonymous) introduction, this admission is not a step on the road to recovery (despite the recent discussions slamming an attorney’s role in the construction world). This is in fact my introduction to those of you who are new […]
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 […]
A Plug: Please Vote Construction Law Musings for Blawg 100
Yes, its that time of year again and nominations are open for the ABA Blawg 100. Its also the time that I both thank you, the readers of Construction Law Musings that keep this place worthwhile, for your readership and also ask that you become a “Friend of the Blawg” and let the ABA know […]
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 […]
Virginia Business on Green Building
This month’s Virginia Business Magazine is a great issue on green jobs in Virginia. The whole issue is very worth reading. I was fortunate enough to be interviewed in connection with the piece entitled “LEEDing the Way?” The topic of discussion in this article is the incentive provided by the market and state and local […]