Recently the state and federal courts here in the Commonwealth of Virginia made two construction law rulings that I thought you all would find interesting. the Norfolk, Virginia Federal District Court was faced with a summary judgment motion from Dragas.  The second is a state Circuit Court case out of Fauquier County, Virginia.  MSH Construction Inc. PDF) the Virginia trial court considered a claim by the homeowners for damages due to water damage that they claimed was caused by faulty construction.  Image via Wikipedia. In Dragas Mgmt. license. MORE >>

The seals of the Commonwealth of Virginia (Photo credit: Wikipedia). 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.  Membership in the AGC of Virginia is beneficial from an industry knowledge perspective.  In short, a practical knowledge of the industry in my area of Virginia is something that I could not get just from reading ENR and other great industry publications. You will find the benefits immense. MORE >>

As reported last week at the Virginia Real Estate, Land Use and Construction Law Blog (authored by my good friend Tim Hughes (@ timrhughes )), the Virginia General Assembly has passed an amendment to the jurisdictional limitations of Virginia General District Courts.  Now, those with this level of claim can have a more cost efficient method of recovery that will allow for speedier, more efficient resolution of a wide area of construction claims.  As always, consult an experienced Virginia construction attorney to discuss collection options.  MORE >>

Needless to say I am even more thankful when I get elected to a great list like the Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Stars for a second time here in 2012. So without further ado, thank you to my peers and those on the panel at Virginia Super Lawyers for the great honor.  of Virginia attorneys that made this list for 2012. The full lists of Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars will appear in the July edition of Richmond Magazine.  Please  subscribe to keep up with this and other Construction Law Musings. I feel quite proud to be part of the 2.5% license. MORE >>

Thank you to all of my peers and those at Virginia Super Lawyers for nominating and electing me to the Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2011.  of lawyers in Virginia.  Add this honor to my election to the Virginia Business Legal Elite in Construction Law and 2010 has been a great year for my new firm ! The full lists of Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars will appear in the July edition of Richmond Magazine.  Please  subscribe to keep up with this and other Construction Law Musings. I am truly honored to be a part of this list.  MORE >>