Cotney Interviewed on the Roofing Industry Under the Trump Administration

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Adams & Reese Partner and Construction Team Leader Trent Cotney was interviewed by RoofersCoffeeShop in a podcast on the state of the roofing industry under President Trump’s administration.

In a Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Cotney to discuss the legal changes impacting contractors and businesses and how he’s working to shape policies that directly affect the roofing industry. From new tariffs and immigration policies to the formation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Cotney breaks down what contractors should expect and how they can prepare for these shifts.

Whether you’re a contractor or simply curious about how the political landscape is shifting, this podcast offers crucial insights to help the roofing industry stay ahead of the curve. 

At Adams & Reese, Cotney is a leading member of one of the largest construction teams in the country with more than 100 attorneys licensed to practice construction law across more than 35 states. A Partner in the Adams & Reese Tampa office, Cotney represents construction and infrastructure clients, including GCs, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, roofers, developers, and other professionals. Cotney is a board-certified construction lawyer licensed in eight states and Washington, DC. Cotney is an EU arbitrator for construction-related disputes. He is also experienced in construction litigation and arbitration, including OSHA defense, lien law, bond law, bid protests, and construction document review and drafting. 

Cotney serves as general counsel for more than 10 trade associations and organizations, including the National Roofing Contractors Association, Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association, National Slate Association, Roofing Technology Think Tank, Western States Roofing Contractors Association and several other industry associations. Cotney has published more than 1,000 articles in 100 different local, regional, and national publications. Cotney recently published his fourth construction law book, Roofing Law: Contracts.