Christopher G. Hill joined DurretteBradshaw, PLC in the fall of 2006. Mr. Hill is a LEED AP and is named in Virginia Business Magazine's "Legal Elite" in the construction category. He has extensive counseling and litigation experience, both inside and outside of the courtroom, during time spent at Meyer, Goergen & Marrs, P.C. and the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. He has successfully resolved cases at all levels of both the state and federal courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Since 2002, Mr. Hill's practice has been devoted largely to representing contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers in all aspects of construction, including litigation. He has rendered assistance in all aspects of the industry including commercial/industrial, governmental and residential settings.
As an active member of the Associated General Contractors of Virginia, Mr. Hill regularly presents to the AGC-VA membership on a variety of topics, ranging from occupational safety issues to changes in the law that affect the construction industry.
Mr. Hill is also a member of the Associated General Contractors of Americaâs Contract Documents Committee where he has input into the content and structure of standard construction contracts that are widely used throughout the United States.
In particular, Mr. Hill has assisted his clients in,compliance with administrative, safety and licensing regulations, the filing and enforcement of mechanics liens, pursuing bond claims under the state and federal Miller Acts, pursuing and defending against breach of contract lawsuitsâboth in judicial and administrative realms.
He also works extensively with contractors, engineers and architects in negotiating and drafting construction contracts and related documents.
Mr. Hill's experience in representing both private companies and one of the largest agencies of the Commonwealth of Virginia has given him knowledge of both the private and public aspects of legal representation. He has used this insight to give clients both practical and legally sound advice during their interactions with both private companies and state agencies.
In addition to his membership in the Virginia bar, Mr. Hill 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, the U. S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.
