Barry A. Hackney

Barry Hackney 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 and business issues.

Through the Trade Associations and Virginia State Bar CLE Programs, Barry has spoken on topics ranging from contract administration and project management to Uniform Commercial Code and its applicability in construction.

Best Lawyers in America® for Construction Law, and Litigation - Construction, 2012, 2014 - 2025

Named “Richmond Lawyer of the Year,” Litigation – Construction, Best Lawyers, 2017

Martindale-Hubbell^® AV Preeminent^®  - This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.

Named to “Legal Elite” (Construction), Virginia Business, 2003 - 2004; 2007 - 2010, 2013 - 2014 and 2017

Virginia Super Lawyers, Construction Litigation, 2009 - 2010

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

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

City of Richmond Bar Association

Business and Civic Organizations

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