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.

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.

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.

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.

$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.

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.

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.

The Current Immigration Climate and its Effect on the Roofing Industry

Trent Cotney

January 29, 2020

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Understanding the current immigration climate can help roofers navigate the U.S. immigration system in a way that could potentially become a competitive advantage as opposed to a disadvantage.

Roofing on Federal Projects; Nagivating FAR and E-Verify

Before bidding for a federal contract, it is important to understand the ramifications and requirements that come along with federal contracts in terms of E-Verify.

Trent Cotney

January 13, 2020

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Federal contracts can be a great source of revenue for a contractor.

What Should Roofing Contractors Expect to See in 2019?

Roofing industry professionals should not enter the year with higher expectations than are realistic.

Trent Cotney

February 21, 2019

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It’s time to review the major factors that impacted the roofing industry in 2018 and what major events the industry has to look forward to in 2019.

To Test or Not to Test?

OSHA’s new anti-retaliation rule creates challenges for roofing contractors that use drug-testing procedures.

Trent Cotney

August 15, 2017

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Amid the rapid changes in marijuana policy and OSHA's controversial new Anti-Retaliation Rule, employers face challenges when implementing policies for drug testing and accident reporting.