Category Archives: NC Law

What is Mediation?

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Gregory L. Shelton Leave a comment

A Mediation Education By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to out-of-court methods of resolving legal fights.  ADR has been around for a long time.  During the ordeal, trial by fire, water, or combat determined … Continue reading →

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Pics Or It Didn’t Happen: Using Photographs to Document the Project

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Gregory L. Shelton Leave a comment

Using Photographs to Document the Project By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 Photographs provide the finder of fact (whether judge, jury, or arbitrator) with a wealth of information about a construction dispute. The owner may criticize a … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Get Ready for a Green World of Construction

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Gregory L. Shelton Leave a comment

Get Ready for a “Green” World of Construction Christopher G. Hill is lawyer and owner of the Richmond, VA firm, The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC, and a LEED AP.  Chris has been nominated and elected by his … Continue reading →

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Names Are Important

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Gregory L. Shelton Leave a comment

By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas Shakespeare once wrote: “What’s in a name? that which we call a rose; By any other name [is probably a limited purpose LLC with no assets].” OK, the bracketed language is mine, but … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Gives Lien Rights to Commercial Real Estate Brokers

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Gregory L. Shelton Leave a comment

By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas After several years of trying, real estate brokers were given lien rights by the North Carolina General Assembly.  House Bill 174 amends Chapter 44A (the mechanic’s lien law) by adding a Part 4 … Continue reading →

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Getting Paid for your Work: Construction Liens and Payment Bonds in North Carolina

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Gregory L. Shelton Leave a comment

By Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide a summary of the rights available under North Carolina’s construction lien law.  This pamphlet covers the basics of the lien law and is … Continue reading →

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I was shocked! surprised! disturbed! bewildered! distressed! outraged! etc.

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Gregory L. Shelton Leave a comment

By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 When contractual relationships begin to deteriorate, the battle of the letters begins. A good letter will document the facts and circumstances, reference the applicable provisions of the contract, and may or … Continue reading →

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Builder Beware! NC Court Holds Corporate Officer Personally Liable for Defects

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Gregory L. Shelton Leave a comment

By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 Time for a pop quiz. If you are an officer of a general contracting company, and you supervise construction of a home, can you be sued individually for defects discovered by … Continue reading →

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Guided Tour of HB 489 (NC Lien Law) – Part II

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Gregory L. Shelton Leave a comment

By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 Part I of this series focused on the issues leading up to the introduction of HB 489. Now we will look at the nuts and bolts. The primary motivation behind HB … Continue reading →

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