Christian Lunghi

Where the Mechanic’s Lien Breaks: A New Construction Case from the N.C. Court of Appeals

A first-person reflection on K. Lee Builders, Inc. v. Barnes, No. COA25-1029 (N.C. Ct. App. July 1, 2026) — decided this month. It was raining the day I…

How Young Lawyers Can Build a Construction Practice

For young lawyers, construction law may seem like a difficult field to enter. It has its own vocabulary, its own documents, and its own pace. Clients often…

Have a Project? A Lawyer’s Guide to Vetting Contractors in North Carolina

Hiring the wrong contractor can turn a project into a headache or a lawsuit. The steps below are simple, practical checks you can do to lower your risk.…

Noncompetes: Where We Actually Are Now

The nationwide noncompete ban is dead. In April 2024, the FTC tried to roll out a sweeping rule that would have voided most noncompetes across the country.…

Updated Construction Law Section Bylaws

The Construction Law Section is pleased to share that our bylaws have been updated. The current version is attached here for member reference. This document…

A Contractor’s Guide to Lost Profit Claims in North Carolina

You’re a contractor. You landed the job, and it’s a solid one. Clear scope, decent margins, and your workers are ready to roll. You’ve blocked your…

Workmanship Claims on Trial: The Expert Witness Divide

In construction litigation, it’s easy to focus on the visible damage — the crooked beam, the leaking roof, or the puddle in the basement — and think,…

Navigating Rule 5: Can I Just Send You an Email?

Welcome to the future — where even serving pleadings requires a login screen. . . . In October of 2020, the North Carolina legislature gave Rule 5 of the…

Construction Law – Legal Updates

Hello, everyone: Below are some legal updates from your Communications Committee. Big thanks are given to Zachary N. Layne at Hannah Sheridan & Cochran,…