Christopher G. Hill is a LEED AP, Virginia Supreme Court certified General District Court mediator, and construction attorney in Richmond, Virginia. Chris has been nominated and elected by his peers to Virginia’s Legal Elite for the Construction Law category on multiple occasions (2007 through 2019) and has twice been named to the Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2011 and 2012) and to the Virginia Super Lawyers in Construction Litigation for the years 2017 through 2020. He served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia State Bar Construction Law and Public Contracts Section (2011-2018) and is a current member of the Section Council for the Construction and Public Contracts Law Section of the Virginia Bar Association.
Chris practices extensively in all areas of risk management for construction professionals including litigation when required. Specific areas of practice include mechanic’s liens, payment and performance bond claims under the Miller Act and Virginia’s “Little Miller Act,” sustainable (“green”) building, occupational safety issues, construction contract review, flat fee service as outside "in house counsel," local counsel and registered agent services for construction companies located both inside and outside of Virginia, arbitration, and mediation.
Chris started his own firm in July of 2010 after 13 years of extensive courtroom and counseling experience at the Virginia Attorney General's Office and two private firms. He made the move in order to better serve his construction clients and directly meet the needs of contractors and other construction and design professionals in Virginia.
Chris truly enjoys representing contractors in Virginia, whether those construction companies are based in Virginia or based elsewhere and perform work in Virginia. He represents all types of construction professionals including general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and material suppliers.
The firm is a member of the Associated General Contractors of Virginia and Chris is a member of the Executive Committee of the Richmond Chapter of the AGC-VA. Chris also serves as a member of the national AGC Contract Documents Committee where he gains insight and input into the drafting of nationally utilized form contract documents, and and the Marketing Forum where he helps the AGC maximize the marketing and business potential for contractors.
Chris' experience in representing both private companies and one of the largest agencies of the Commonwealth of Virginia during his time with the Virginia Attorney General's Office has given him knowledge of both the private and public aspects of legal representation. He uses this insight to give his clients both practical and legally sound advice during their interactions with both private companies and state agencies. His years of concentration on the construction industry enable him to assist his construction clients to anticipate potential challenges and help them to prepare for and ultimately overcome those business challenges in an efficient and practical manner.
In addition to his membership in the Virginia Bar, Chris is admitted to practice before the Federal District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U. S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.
For more helpful resources, check out Chris' Construction Law Musings blog and specifically his "musings" on the construction dispute process and a great alternative.
Practice areas
Richmond, VA Area Construction Lawyer who specializes in mechanic's liens, bond claims, contract review and general risk management for construction professionals. Many of the cases in which I work settle because of a business like approach.
20 years, 350 cases
General construction and business litigation
24 years, 300 cases
Languages spoken
English
The Law Office Of Christopher G. Hill
4870 Sadler Road
Suite 300
Glen Allen, VA, 23060-6294
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1997 | 01/19/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2015 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2014 |
Legal Elite- Construction Law | Virginia Business Magazine | 2013 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2012 |
Rising Star | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2011 |
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Rising Star | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2010 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2009 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Owner | The Law Office of Christopher G. HIll, PC | 2010 - Present |
Author | Construction Law Musings | 2008 - Present |
Principal | DurretteBradshaw, PLC | 2006 - 2010 |
Associate | Meyer, Goergen & Marrs, PC | 2002 - 2006 |
Assistant Attorney General | Office of the Attorney General of Virginia | 1997 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Solo Practice University | Faculty | 2009 - Present |
Associated General Contractors (Current Member of Richmond Dist. Exec Committee) | Member | 2006 - Present |
Virginia State Bar, Construction Law and Public Contracts Section | Board of Governors | 2011 - 2018 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Professional Deck Builder | Contract Language is Key to Avoiding Litigation | 2011 |
University of Richmond Law Review | Construction Law 2010 Annual Survey of Virginia Law | 2010 |
Virginia Lawyer's Weekly | Legal Issues with Green Building: A New Frontier? | 2010 |
Virginia Lawyers Weekly | What to Do in Case of A Construction Disaster | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Washington University School of Law | JD | 1997 |
Duke University | BA | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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CLE Presentation | Go Green or Go Home | 2011 |
Green Legal Matters | LEED and Construction Litigation | 2010 |
Construction Expo | Construction Contracts | 2009 |
Green Building Roundtable | LEED and Green Building | 2009 |
Construction Law and Green Construction | Green Building and Construction Law | 2009 |
Melissa Brumback, Construction and development Attorney on Aug 28, 2012
Relationship: Friend
Chris Hill's Construction Law Musing blog served as an inspiration for my blog. He continues to impress me with the depth of his knowledge of the construction law community.
Scott Wolfe, Construction and development Attorney on Mar 18, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Chris as a construction attorney. I've worked with him in the past, and know that he's incredibly knowledgeable about the legal issues facing those in the construction industry. Not only does Chris have a great grasp of these issues, but he can break them down and get clients through the legal jargon. For an example of that, just take a look at his Musings blog.
Douglas Reiser, Construction and development Attorney on Mar 4, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris is a mammoth in the construction industry. One of the most respected in the nationwide community of builder's attorneys, Chris is extremely engaging, informed and constantly at the cusp on developments in the construction industry. I would recommend Chris to any builder or developer, especially those entering the world of LEED certification - he is a dynamo in that arena.
Richard Coffman, Litigation Attorney on Jan 23, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Knowledgeable. Technically sound. Energetic. Knows how to quickly find the answer. Understands the big picture. Good lawyer. Good guy. I highly endorse Chris Hill.
Stefanie Devery, Construction and development Attorney on Nov 22, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Chris on Twitter and as a fellow faculty member at Solo Practice University. Chris is always willing to get involved and help other attorneys. His blog is informative, educational and entertaining. His classes at Solo Practice University are excellent and I have learned so much from him. I highly recommend him as both an attorney and a colleague.
Timothy Hughes, Construction and development Attorney on Oct 9, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have become very familiar with Chris through mutual contact on his blog and following that up with off-line relationships. Chris is level headed, extremely knowledgeable regarding contracts and construction related matters, and is someone who clearly interprets and evaluates risk. In a world of unnecessarily unreasonable people and in particular lawyers, Chris is a true gentleman; however, he is also able to take off the gloves for his clients and deliver the knock-out blow when warranted.
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