search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube instagram Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts TikTok Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts TikTok
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • TOPICS
    • Cool Roofing
    • Event News
    • Latinos in Roofing
    • Low Slope
    • Legal
    • Metal
    • Project Profiles
    • Roofing Supply Pro
    • Roofing Safety
    • Steep Slope
    • Sustainable Roofing
    • Technology
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Best of Success
    • Contractor Profile
    • IRE Show
    • Roofing Contractor of the Year
    • Top 100
      • Enter the Top 100
    • Young Guns
    • State of the Industry
  • MULTIMEDIA
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Roofing Quizzes
    • IRE Videos
    • Webinars
    • Infographics
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Featured Products
  • COLUMNS
    • Editor's Note
    • Exit Planning
    • Guest Column
  • EVENTS
    • International Roofing Expo
    • Webinars
    • Best of Success Conference
    • Industry Events
  • DIRECTORY
    • Associations
    • Distributors
    • Manufacturer/Supplier
    • Business Services
    • Get Listed
  • MORE
    • Roofing Contractor Newsletters
    • Techos y Más Advisory Board
    • RC Store
    • Roofing Supply Pro
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Market Research
    • Sponsor Insights
    • Company Spotlights
    • Classifieds
      • Auctions
      • Business For Sale
      • Business Opportunities
      • Equipment For Sale
      • Positions Available
      • Products
      • Safety
      • Software
      • Services
      • Training
    • Contact Us
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazine
    • Advertise
      • Editorial Calendar
      • Contact
    • Archive Issues
  • SIGN UP!
Home » Authors » Trent Cotney
Trent Cotney

Trent Cotney

Trent Cotney is a Partner with Adams & Reese and a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer, licensed to practice in multiple states across the U.S. and in Canada. With nearly 25 years of experience, Trent has dedicated his career to serving the construction and roofing industries. He is a zealous advocate for the international commercial roofing sector and serves as general counsel for over 10 prominent trade associations and organizations, including the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA), National Slate Association, Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), and Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). Trent’s commitment to the industry extends beyond legal counsel; he is an active participant in education, advocacy, and innovation, working tirelessly to address the challenges contractors face and advance the industry as a whole. Known for his deep understanding of construction law and unwavering dedication, Trent Cotney remains a trusted advisor and leader in the roofing community.
Attorney at Law
Articles

ARTICLES

Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry
Legal Insights

Legal Trends Shaping the Roofing Industry

Learn how contractors can prepare for legal, insurance and OSHA changes affecting roofing.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
July 10, 2026
No Comments
Trent Cotney shares legal updates on contracts, insurance, OSHA and reputation management.
Read More
Today's Biggest Employment Challenges for Contractors
Legal Insights

Employment Risks and Severance

Legal guidance on hiring, firing, severance agreements and workforce risk for roofers.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
June 19, 2026
No Comments
Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains what is entailed with terminating a problematic employee.
Read More
Trent Cotney
Legal Insights

Fast-Tracked Data Centers: The Legal Risks of Moving Too Fast

Legal expert Trent Cotney says contractors weigh escalation and data risks daily
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
May 21, 2026
No Comments

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains oil costs, data centers and contract exposure issues.


Read More
QXO Just Changed the Game-Here's What Roofing Contractors Are Asking

QXO Just Changed the Game-Here's What Roofing Contractors Are Asking

Trent Cotney explains contract leverage, data risks, and consolidation impacts on contractors.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
May 13, 2026
One Comment
Consolidation and vertical integration are reshaping the construction landscape—and wall and ceiling contractors should be evaluating the risk now.
Read More
Storm Season is Here
Best of Success Podcast Show

Roofing Storm Season is Under Way

RC Legal expert Trent Cotney explains that contractors are already busy reacting to extreme weather and expecting a strong rebound from last year’s storm season.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
April 21, 2026
No Comments

RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down what contractors can do to prepare for a highly-anticipated storm season.


Read More
Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C.
Perspectivas legales

Dentro de Roofing Day 2026 en Washington, D.C.

La industria impulsa prioridades de política en Washington, D.C.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Tanja Kern headshot
Tanja Kern
April 20, 2026
No Comments

Líderes del techado impulsan políticas en Washington, abordando mano de obra, vivienda y economía, con optimismo cauteloso ante la incertidumbre del sector.


Read More
Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C.
Legal Insights

Inside Roofing Day 2026 in D.C.

Industry pushes policy priorities in D.C.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Tanja Kern headshot
Tanja Kern
April 20, 2026
No Comments
At Roofing Day in D.C., industry leaders met lawmakers to address workforce shortages, affordability challenges and economic uncertainty shaping contractors’ outlook for the year ahead.
Read More
The Hidden Cost of Using AI for Roofing Contractors
Legal Insights

Is AI Creating More Admin Work for Roofing Contractors?

Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
March 16, 2026
No Comments
Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.
Read More
Contractors: Now Is the Time to Speak Up on the Dignity Act
Legal Insights

Labor Shortages Intensify as Immigration Uncertainty Grows

Contractors Look to Dignity Act
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 25, 2026
No Comments

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney and Michele Meier, general manager at Clear Choice Restoration, say the proposed Dignity Act could create a structured legal pathway for undocumented workers, offering much-needed workforce stabilization for construction trades facing mounting labor shortages.


Read More
Trent Cotney
Latinos en Techado

¿Está ICE señalando a mi cuadrilla de techado?

Cotney comparte medidas prácticas que los empleadores pueden tomar para ayudar a las cuadrillas a proyectar una presencia profesional en la obra, conocer sus derechos y reducir el riesgo legal sin crear nuevas responsabilidades.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Tanja Kern headshot
Tanja Kern
February 23, 2026
No Comments

El experto en Legal Insights, Trent Cotney, analiza cómo manejar la percepción de que las cuadrillas están siendo señaladas en el trabajo por acciones de control migratorio.


Read More
View All Articles by Trent Cotney
Manage My Account
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Sign Up for the Newsletter
  • Online Registration
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Roofing Contractor audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Roofing Contractor or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • 3 roofers unrolling a roofing membrane
    Sponsored byGAF Commercial

    PVC: Protection. Versatility. Convenience.

  • You can't bring a dollar amount to peace of mind.
    Sponsored byDaVinci® Roofscapes

    Why Homeowners Are Investing in Premium Roofing Systems

  • A layeresd image including metal roofing
    Sponsored byFlashCo

    5 Common Misconceptions about ES-1 Edge Metal

Popular Stories

Vista North in Bemidji, Minn.

Minnesota Roofing Company Loses Most of Its Crew After ICE Arrests

3 roofers unrolling a roofing membrane

PVC: Protection. Versatility. Convenience.

Texas Supreme Court building

Texas High Court Tosses $4.3M Verdict in Roofer Fall Case

Events

July 28, 2026

How Top Home Services Companies Turn Every Conversation Into Predictable Revenue

In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.

July 30, 2026

Pushing the Envelope - Going Beyond Conceptual Design

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

The focus of this presentation is to dive deeper, beyond the concept, and into proper building envelope design.

View All Submit An Event

Be in the forefront of the roofing industry!

Join thousands of professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

JOIN NOW!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletters
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • X
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing