Author Archives: Gregory L. Shelton

About Gregory L. Shelton

Gregory L. Shelton is licensed to practice in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. He is a South Carolina circuit court mediator and North Carolina superior court mediator. Greg is the Managing Editor of the North Carolina Construction Law Deskbook, the definitive treatise on construction law in the state. He is also Florida board certified as a construction law specialist. He practices at Shelton Law Carolinas. SC: (803) 670-0024 NC: (704) 940-9012 www.sheltonlawcarolinas.com

North Carolina Lien Law Update: Introducing Senate Bill 864!

  North Carolina Senate Chamber Sen. Brunstetter Introduces Senate Bill 864 to Revise North Carolina’s Lien Law   By: Gregory L. Shelton Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes, P.A.     I’ve been keeping you apprised of the continuing effort to overhaul … Continue reading

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SC Supreme Court Holds LLC Member Personally Liable for Construction Defects

South Carolina Supreme Court Holds Member of LLC Personally Liable for Negligent Construction By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (803) 670-0024 It’s Monday. Time for another pop quiz. The Facts: A developer hires a home builder to construct a … Continue reading

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North Carolina Lien Law Update: Lien Law Study Committee Issues Report and Recommendations

Lien Law Update: Lien Law Committee Issues Its Report and Recommendations By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas The lien law. To understand where we are, let’s recall from whence we came. When the economy tanked in 2008, title insurance companies … Continue reading

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Don’t Lose Your Head By Ignoring Your Gut

Don’t Lose Your Head by Ignoring Your Gut By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 Act III, SCENE 1: Hotel Project, in the unfinished but dried-in lobby. ENTER GLOUCESTER, the general contractor, and BUCKINGHAM, the Architect. Gloucester: O … Continue reading

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I’d Like to Thank the Academy, my Agent, WordPress . . .

OK, so I haven’t won anything, but ConstructionLawCarolinas has been nominated in the 2012 Best Construction Blog competition. There are a lot of great blogs in the running, so just being nominated is a win. I’d appreciate your vote!  In the write … Continue reading

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House Bill 489 Update (North Carolina Lien Law Revisions)

Tracking House Bill 489: Update on North Carolina’s Proposed Lien Law Revisions By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas Every ten years or so, North Carolina’s lien law (Chapter 44A) is put on the legislative lift and given a tune up or … Continue reading

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South Carolina’s Notice of Project Commencement

South Carolina’s Notice of Project Commencement By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas “Slick” Ray pulled up on the jobsite in a shiny new truck with a beautiful new fishing boat in tow. Ray, a first tier concrete sub, was on his … Continue reading

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The Microphone Is Always On

The Microphone is Always On By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 We all enjoy hearing the off-the-cuff remarks politicians and celebrities make while they believe the mic is off. We believe that these comments give us insight … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Surety Bonding 101 for Contractors

I am often asked by new and upcoming contractors what it takes to obtain a surety bond. What better way to answer this question than to ask someone who writes bonds for a living?   Alex Levin is a writer for … Continue reading

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South Carolina’s Prompt Payment Act

South Carolina’s Prompt Payment Act By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas We continue to explore South Carolina laws enacted to help contractors, subs, and suppliers get paid for their work.  Today, I present South Carolina’s take on the so-called … Continue reading

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