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Trent Cotney

Since 1999, Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, has dedicated himself to serving the roofing industry. Trent is the General Counsel for National Roofing Contractors Association, Western States Roofing Contractors Association, Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, National Slate Association, Tennessee Association of Roofing Contractors, Roofing Technology Think Tank and many other local and regional roofing associations. He is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer who is also licensed to practice in Kansas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Winner of the NRCA Gold Circle Award for Service to the Industry in 2014, he focuses his practice in all areas of roofing litigation and arbitration, including defending roofers on construction defect claims, prosecuting lien and bond law claims, defending OSHA citations, contractor licensing defense, and bid protests. For more info, please visit www.cotneycl.com or call 866-303-5868.

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What the Roofing Industry Should Expect for 2021

Trent Cotney
February 1, 2021
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In 2020, the roofing industry joined the nation in facing multiple challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these challenges also ushered in new opportunities.


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Using Switchgrass for Green Roofs and Biofuel

Trent Cotney
December 10, 2020
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If enough roof builders are willing to incorporate switchgrass or other plants into their projects, and if biofuel producers get on board, everyone can benefit.


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DOL Changes Definition of Independent Contractors

Trent Cotney
October 1, 2020
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Though the proposed rule change was made with large, multinational companies in mind, the impact will be wide and sweeping.


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The Shield: Navigating Liability in the Construction Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trent Cotney
September 15, 2020
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Beyond acting reasonably to keep workers and consumers safe, companies can protect themselves though contractual measures.


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10 Ways Roofing Contractors Can Avoid Latent Defect Claims

Trent Cotney Ashlee Poplin
July 23, 2020
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Roofing contractors have a variety of contract provisions they can use to protect themselves from latent or hidden defect claims.


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COVID-19: Mask Requirements in Construction

Trent Cotney Travis McConnell
June 25, 2020
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With multiple states experiencing increases in new cases of COVID-19, learn what rules and informal guidelines currently affect the use of face masks in the construction industry.


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Debt Cancellation for Roofing Contractors During COVID-19

Trent Cotney Elliot Haney
May 4, 2020
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Federal stimulus dollars are geared to help, but roofing contractors need to know the tax implications of accepting benefits.


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$2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus to Help Roofing Contractors Stay in Business

Trent Cotney
March 28, 2020
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The Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act and expansion of other key SBA programs should help small businesses and contractors weather the COVID-19 storm.
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Brace Yourselves, Coronavirus’ Impact on the Roofing Industry Will be Felt

Trent Cotney
March 12, 2020
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It’s not a matter of if, but when the effects will hit your roofing business, how extensive they will be, and how long they will last.


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2020 Vision: A Look Ahead for the Roofing Industry

Embracing national certification efforts and innovative new technologies in 2020 will help increase efficiency and cut costs for roofing contractors.
Trent Cotney
February 10, 2020
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Discover what macro level influences are and how they help determine the design and colors choices of consumers.
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