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.
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Construction Contracts: The No Damages for Delay Clause

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
September 17, 2010
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Owners routinely insert disclaimers and limitations of liability clauses in contracts that may limit or bar a contractor or subcontractor’s ability to collect additional compensation for work performed because of unexpected conditions and delay. This article will focus on one type of disclaimer - the “no damages for delay” clause.
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Legally Speaking- Arbitrating Construction Disputes

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
December 8, 2008
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With increasing regularity, construction contracts are providing for the resolution of disputes through arbitration, rather than litigation through the court system. For example, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 1987 and 1997 contracts contain a provision which requires arbitration through the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
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Legally Speaking: Construction Contracts - The Waiver of Owner Notice Provisions

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 1, 2008
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In construction contracts, the contractor is frequently required to notify the owner in writing of differing site conditions, changes in the scope of work, unforeseen delays, extra work and breaches by the other party. These notice provisions often contain a deadline for the notice to be given to the other party. For example, a contract may require the contractor to notify the owner in writing within 21 days from the occurrence of the event giving rise to a claim for additional compensation, extra time or relief under the contract. If the contractor fails to provide notice within the deadline, the contract may state that the contractor’s claim against the owner is waived. This article will focus on exceptions to the notice provision and circumstances where the notice provision is waived because of the acts or omissions of the owner or the owner’s representative.
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