It’s no longer just about bricks and mortar. Today, the construction industry is faced with a complex body of ever changing laws and a heightened threat of litigation. Now, perhaps more than ever, there is a need for attorneys who truly understand the construction business and the special legal rules that apply to it. Bruce Arkema and Chris Hill are two such attorneys.
These DurretteBradshaw attorneys have a firm grasp of sound business practices and knowledge of the legal and administrative issues unique to the construction field. They keep up with the latest developments through their active representation of construction industry participants and their memberships in the Associated General Contractors of Virginia, the Associated General Contractors of America, and the Virginia Bar Association’s Construction Law and Public Contracts Committee.
Bruce Arkema has repeatedly been recognized by his peers as a member of Virginia Business magazine's "Legal Elite" in the category of Construction Law. Since 1979, Mr. Arkema has been a lecturer for Virginia’s Department of Housing and Community Development and is currently on the faculty at the Virginia Code Academy (which trains and certifies building code officials and fire marshals). Mr. Arkema has authored training manuals and other publications used by the building officials in Virginia. In addition, he has served as a panelist for seminars conducted by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and has conducted seminars for local governments and for attorneys to the Construction Industry in the areas of Construction Law and Building Codes. Also, Mr. Arkema has helped in the formation of, and has served as general counsel to, several statewide and local building trade associations.
Chris Hill has also been recognized in the “Legal Elite” in the Construction Law category. He is a regular presenter to the membership of the Associated General Contractors of Virginia regarding issues specific to the construction field. Mr. Hill is also a member of the Associated General Contractors of America’s Contract Documents Committee--providing him with unique insights into the drafting of standard contract documents used throughout the industry and giving him the knowledge to help you succeed.
This rare combination of practical experience and legal ability allows DurretteBradshaw attorneys to represent contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers in all aspects of construction--including litigation when necessary.
DurretteBrashaw attorneys provide competent legal representation at all levels, and in all areas, of the construction industry including commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential.For example, DurretteBradshaw attorneys routinely:
·represent corporate sureties
·handle breach of contract lawsuits
·pursue bond claims under state and federal Miller Acts
·counsel clients on compliance with administrative, safety, and licensing requirements
·file and enforce mechanics liens
·work closely with contractors, construction managers, engineers, and architects in negotiating and drafting construction contracts and related documents
·represent construction clients in all kinds of dispute resolution from mediation and arbitration to litigation in state or federal courts
Bruce Arkema is Chair of DurretteBradshaw's Construction Law Practice Group.
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