Barry A. Hackney - Attorney

Barry A. Hackney - Attorney

 

Barry Hackney, a partner in the Litigation section, has been a trial attorney in Virginia since 1970 and participated in many jury and non-jury cases as well as administrative hearings, arbitration proceedings, mediations and appeals involving contract disputes, commercial and real estate matters. The focus of his practice includes the representation of contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, construction project owners and bonding companies, title insurance companies and/or their insureds in all matters involving ownership of real estate or insurance coverage under a title policy and the representation of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, shareholders, individuals and entrepreneurs on a variety of general corporate/employment/business issues.

Relevant Experience:

  • Representation of contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, construction project owners and bonding companies
  • Representation of title companies and/or their insureds in all matters involving ownership of real estate or insurance coverage under a title policy
  • Representation of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, shareholders, individuals and entrepreneurs on a variety of general corporate/employment/business issues

Education:

  • University of Richmond School of Law, J.D.
  • Hampden-Sydney College, B.A.

Published Works/Speaking Engagements:

  • Trade Associations and Virginia State Bar CLE Programs:
    • Differing site conditions
    • Project close-out
    • Mechanic's lien law
    • Joint check agreement
    • Contract administration/project management
    • Termination of contract
    • Bidding and protect procedures
    • Construction delays and damages
    • Avoiding construction disputes
    • Rights and obligations of Surety upon default by contractor
    • Terms and conditions of AIA documents
    • Uniform Commercial Code and its applicability in construction

Recognition:

  • Martindale-Hubbell: AV Peer Review Rated
  • Virginia Business Magazine's Legal Elite - 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2009
  • Virginia Super Lawyers, 2010

Memberships:

  • Virginia Bar Association (Member, Board of Governors, Construction Law Section, 1982-1985)
  • Virginia State Bar (Executive Council of the Construction and Public Contracts Law Section, 2000-2006)
  • Associated General Contractors of Virginia, Inc. (member since 1980)
  • Associated Builders and Contractors (member since 1996)
  • Construction Specifications Institute
  • Virginia Land Title Association (member since 2002)
  • City of Richmond Bar Association

Bar Admission:

  • Virginia, 1970