I have expanded my construction client base and my circle of friends and colleagues, both personal and business related.  I have become a member of the Virginia State Bar Construction Law and Public Contracts Committee (where I am occasionally known as the “blog guy”).  I am also humbled to have been named to Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars and to the Virginia Business Legal Elite in Construction Law , both for 2011. Business of Construction Marketing Construction Construction Law construction law musings law musings virginia Virginia State Bar MORE >>

West Virginia has an exceptional rule, however, requiring all those parties who are not in privity of contract with the property owner (i.e. It’s unfortunate that the West Virginia statutes are not more clear about how a lien can be served on the property owner. West Virginia Rule of Civil Procedure 4 dictates how a party may serve a civil summons, which can vary a great deal depending on whether the property owner is an individual, a corporation, another type of business entity, or other type of company or organization. Code 38-2-9 West Virginia38-2-9. MORE >>

Recently, I discussed some issues with a non-Virginia contractor.  It’s principal had some great questions that reminded me that construction law here in the Commonwealth of Virginia can be a bit different from that in other states.  This fact is not only true for mechanic’s lien and “ Little Miller Act &# claims, but for registration of businesses, occupational safety, construction contract claims , and other state law specific items. Image via Wikipedia. As always, I welcome and encourage your comments below, please share your thoughts.  All is not Lost. MORE >>

As any of you that read this construction law blog realize, the Virginia mechanic’s lien statute is near and dear to my heart.  Because of the already picky and statute driven nature of these powerful but detail oriented tools of collection, any change to the statute must be considered for its practical effect on the Virginia construction industry.  HB 1265 , introduced and out of committee for consideration during the 2012 Virginia General Assembly session, is just such a potential change. Image via Wikipedia. My thoughts?  As always, these are just my opinions.  MORE >>

Anna has been an OHS professional for over 30 years and is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  She is also a member of the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board.   Anna has the ability to integrate technical and legal requirements relating to occupational safety and health regulations so that her clients keep their employees safe, follow the regulatory requirements and accomplish the goals of their business.  Her favorite projects involve assisting clients through the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health regulatory process. Jolly, JD, CHMM.  MORE >>