Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese Partner and Construction Team Co-Leader, had his article “Subcontractor Claims and Bankruptcy” published in Roofing Magazine.
There has been a trend of increased bankruptcies among general contractors and trades, and as the economy changes, more contractors are looking to bankruptcy courts for protection.
Many roofing contractors face having their claims for non-payment on projects either eliminated or drastically reduced through bankruptcy. Cotney’s article explores this trend.
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At Adams and Reese, Cotney is a leading member of one of the largest construction practices in the country. A Partner in the Adams and 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 is ranked among the top construction attorneys in Florida by Chambers USA and ranked by Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers in Florida, Texas, Mid-South, and Illinois.
In addition to nearly 25 years of assisting his clients in their legal matters, Cotney is a zealous advocate for the international commercial roofing industry. He 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.