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’s New Attorneys’ Fees Statute

North Carolina to Enforce Reciprocal Attorneys’ Fees Clauses in Business Contracts Entered on or after October 1, 2011     By: Gregory L. Shelton Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes, P.A. gshelton@horacktalley.com For years, North Carolina lawyers have had to explain to … Continue reading

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Liens, Leases, and Loopholes

Liens, Leases, and Loopholes Complex Real Estate Agreement Defeats Mechanic’s Liens By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 In the current unfavorable economic climate, the ability to assert lien rights can determine economic life or death for those who … Continue reading

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South Carolina’s “27-1-15” Letter

South Carolina’s “27-1-15” Letter By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas South Carolina law provides the unpaid contractor several effective tools to pry money away from owner or contractor who has a difficult time letting go. One such tool is … Continue reading

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Bill Caldwell Talks Construction in the Carolinas

Bill Caldwell Talks Construction in the Carolinas By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas It’s been a busy time for me in Lawyerland, but I would not be able to enjoy my weekend if I failed to update my blog … Continue reading

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The Miller Act: Getting Paid on Federal Jobs

The Miller Act and You By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas Think about what would happen if contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers could file a mechanic’s lien on a government project. The sheriff could actually sell the courthouse on the … Continue reading

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What is Mediation?

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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The Dollars are in the Details

The Dollars are in the Details By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas I have been monitoring the advance sheets in South Carolina and North Carolina for an interesting case concerning federal contracting.  Ask and you shall receive. Hot off … Continue reading

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

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

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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