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Adams And Reese is a Global Leader In Advocacy for the Roofing Industry

Trent Cotney is a go-to attorney in his practice area and will help identify potential improvements, mitigate risks, and comply with laws, providing access to a wide range of legal services, strengthening the manufacturer-contractor relationship and adding value to the network members' businesses.
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Adams and Reese advises every type of client in the construction industry on a wide range of matters that impact their business. We advise on the negotiation and drafting of design, engineering and constructions contracts; compliance with construction codes and regulations; disputes arising from construction; engineering and design defects; building code violations; product failure; warranty claims; breach of contract claims and allegations of fraud. We have handled complex bid protests at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as multi-party disputes regarding the design and development of roadways, industrial facilities, hospitals, commercial properties and residential and public-private construction projects.

The Adams and Reese Construction Practice is ranked Band 3 in Alabama and Texas, and Band 5 in Florida by Chambers USA.

Our team is also included on the list of The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ as ranked by Construction Executive (CE) magazine, and maintain a national ranking in Construction Law in U.S. News – Best Lawyers Best Law Firms ranking (U.S News & World Report and Best Lawyers® by BL Rankings, LLC).

Beyond the project-specific advice Adams and Reese provides, we help clients grow and protect their businesses and their employees with licensing support; tax and transactional advice; government advocacy; employment, labor, workplace safety and OSHA expertise; and license defense.

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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.