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Trenton Hugh Cotney

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Practice Areas

100% Construction / Development

Contact Information

Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker, P.A.

100 S. Ashley Dr., Suite 1300

Tampa, FL 33602

Office: 813-229-3333

Fax: 813-229-5946
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Florida Construction Lien Law: Notice of Commencement

Florida Construction Lien Law: Notice to Owner

Addressing Pre-Existing Conditions on Construction Projects

Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund

Languages Spoken

English

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As a Board Certified Construction Lawyer, Trent focuses his practice on all aspects of construction litigation and arbitration, including OSHA defense, lien... more

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“Trent does good work”

Posted by: Matt, 2011-02-11 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I hired Trent for assistance with lien claims and general construction law advice. He was very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend him.

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“Trent Cotney is the best of the best!”

Posted by: a Construction client, 2010-08-05 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Trent has provided me with representation for the last 8 years and has done an outstanding job. He knows the answers to complex construction law... more

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Résumé

License

12 years since Trenton Hugh Cotney was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Florida	Member in Good Standing	1999	03/05/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Shareholder Attorney in the Construction Law Practice Group at Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker, P.A.	2000–present
Associate at Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell	1999–2000

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Vanderbilt University Law School	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1999
Vanderbilt University	Political Science	BS - Bachelor of Science	1996

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
America's Most Honored Professionals	American Registry	2011
Best Attorneys, Construction	The Best Attorney's Network	2011

Earl Blank "Heart" Award	FRSA	2011
Legal Elite, Construction	Florida Trend Magazine	2011
Rising Stars Construction Litigation	Florida Super Lawyers	2011
Rising Star, Construction Litigation	Florida Super Lawyers	2010
Construction Business of the Year, Finalist	Associated Builders & Contractors	2010
Business Achievement Award for Community Involvement	Associated Builders & Contractors	2010
Legal Elite, Construction Law	Florida Trend Magazine	2010
Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers, Construction Law	Tampa Bay Magazine	2010
Up & Comers	Tampa Bay Business Journal	2010
Best Law Firms, Construction Law, Tampa, FL	U.S. News & World Report	2010
Construction Law Firm of the Year in Florida	Corporate INTL Magazine	2010
Qualified Court-Appointed Arbitrator	Florida State Courts	2009
AV Rating	Martindale-Hubbell	2009
Rising Star, Construction Litigation	Florida Super Lawyers	2009
Up & Coming Lawyer, Construction Law	Florida Trend Magazine	2009
President's Award	Florida Roofing Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Association	2009
Certified Circuit Court Mediator	Florida Supreme Court	2009
Up & Coming Lawyer, Construction Law	Florida Trend Magazine	2008
Byron Curry Award	West Coast Roofing Contractor's Association	2008
Admitted to Practice	United States Supreme Court	2007
Top 40 Under 40	Gulf Coast Business Review	2007
Board Certified in Construction Law	Florida Bar	2005
Accredited Contractor Continuing Education Provider	Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation	2004
Admitted to Practice	Florida Bar	1999
Best Brief Award	Vanderbilt University School of Law	1998
Alexander Heard Award	Vanderbilt University	1996

See all 28 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Pinellas County Contractors Association	2011-present
Platinum Member	FRSA Education & Research Foundation	2010-present

See all 20 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Construction Law and Your Business	HVAC Insider Publication	2011
Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation	WCRCA Newsletter	2011

Public Projects & Bid Protests	WCRCA Newsletter	2011
OSHA Safety Tips	Florida Roofing Magazine	2011
Liquidated Damages Provisions in Construction Contracts	Roofing Contractor	2011
Fall Protection and Willful OSHA Violations	Roofing Florida Magazine	2011
Recent Case Refines Statute of Limitations for Roof Leaks	Roofing Florida	2011
How to Defeat Pay When Paid Clauses	WCRCA Newsletter	2011
The Implied Warranty of Availability	Plans & Specs	2011
Effective Construction Mediation	Roofing Florida Magazine	2011
Changes to Lien Law Affects Recovery of Attorney's Fees	Roofing Florida Magazine	2010
No Damages for Delay Provisions	WCRCA Newsletter	2010
Termination for Convenience: Necessary Evil or Unfair Advantage	WCRCA Newsletter	2010
Five Important Provisions in Residential Roofing Contracts	Roofing Florida Magazine	2010
Damages for Defective Workmanship	WCRCA Newsletter	2010
A Negligent Design Defense	WCRCA Newsletter	2010
Personal Guaranties	WCRA Newsletter	2010
OSHA Makes Significant Changes to Crane Standards	Roofing Florida Magazine	2010
Three Ways to Prevent Mold Claims on Construction Projects	WCRCA Newsletter	2010
Construction Lien Law Recent Change Affects Recovery of Attorney's Fees	Florida Forum	2009
AIA Contracts and the Initial Decision Maker	Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing	2009
Swift and Fair: New Method of Dispute Resolution Saves Time and Money	Metal Construction News	2009
Cardinal Changes	WCRCA Newsletter	2009
Construction Arbitration	Palm Beach County Roofing Association Magazine	2009
Mediating Construction Disputes	Plans & Specs	2009
Recovery of Attorneys' Fees Under Florida Lien Law	WCRCA Newsletter	2009
Construction Contracts-The Waiver of Owner Notice Provisions	Roofing Contractor	2008
Pros and Cons of Construction Arbitration	Plans & Specs	2008
Exception to Negligent Design: Unsigned and Unsealed Design Documents	Lawyer Magazine	2008
OSHA: Unavoidable Employee Misconduct Defense	WCRCA Newsletter	2008
Construction Contract Basics	Florida Forum	2007
Lost Profits	WCRCA Newsletter	2007
Defending Contractor Licensing Complaints	Florida Construction News	2006
The Slavin Doctrine	WCRCA Newsletter	2006
Personal Guaranties	WCRCA Newsletter	2006
Pitfalls of Hiring Unlicensed Contractors	Ditchmen	2005
An Owner's Duty to Coordinate Multiple Contractors	WCRCA Newsletter	2005
The Paper Trail	WCRCA Newsletter	2005
Construction Liens and the Last Day of Work	Florida Forum	2004
Prompt Payment	Ditchmen	2004
Florida Lien Law: The Notice of Commencement	WCRCA Newsletter	2004
Claims for Lost Profits	Ditchmen	2004
Disclaimer of Warranties and the UCC	WCRCA Newsletter	2003
Contractor's Final Affidavit	Ditchmen	2003
Three Ways to Prevent Mold Claims on Construction Projects	SMRSMCA Magazine	2002
Disclaimers for Differing Site Conditions in Utility Contracts	Ditchmen	2002
Problems With Using the Total Cost Method of Calculating Damages	Ditchmen	2001
The Measured Mile Analysis	Ditchmen	2001
Legislative Changes to Construction Contract Indemnification Provisions	Ditchmen	2000
Negligent Design Liability (Part 1 & 2)	Ditchmen	2000

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
OSHA Inspection & Citation Process	PCCA	2011
OSHA Inspection & Citation Process	NEFRSA Meeting	2011

The Basics of Construction Lien Law	HAPHCC	2011
Legal Aspects of Construction Licensing	HAPHCC	2011
Contractor Licensing Issues & Construction Contracts	FRSA Convention	2011
Florida Lien Law Update	FRACCA Education Conference	2011
Collecting Payment on Construction Projects	CFRSA	2011
Understanding Construction Contracts	Best of Success Conference	2011
Collecting Payment on Construction Projects	Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.	2011
Construction Dispute Resolution	Hillsborough Association of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors, Inc.	2010
Florida Construction Lien Law	Hillsborough Association of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors, Inc.	2010
Contractor Regulations & Licensing	Hillsborough Association of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors, Inc.	2010
Alternative Construction Dispute Resolution	Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker, P.A.	2010
Contractor Regulation and Licensing	FRSA Seminar	2010
Contractor Licensing Issues & Construction Contracts	FRSA Annual Convention	2010
Construction Contract Provisions	Associated Builders & Contractors	2010
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Construction	Associated Builders & Contractors	2010
Florida Construction Lien Law	West Coast Roofing Contractor's Association	2009
Basics of Construction Lien Law	Tri-County Roofing Contractor's Association	2009
Basics of Construction Contracts and Lien Law	National Association of Credit Managers	2009
Licensing and Lien Law	FRSA Annual Convention	2009
Licensing Regulations-Chapter 489	Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association	2009
Understanding Construction Contracts	Associated Builders & Contractors	2009
Legal Aspects of Construction Licensing & Lien Law	Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association	2008
Defective Design and Construction	Associated Builders & Contractors	2008
Understanding Contracts & Defective Design/Workmanship Issues	Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association	2007
Dealing with Defects in Design & Construction	Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association	2007
Legislative Update to the Florida Construction Lien Law	West Coast Roofing Contractor's Association	2006
Legal Issues Pertaining to Mold	Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association	2003
Notice Provisions and Disclaimers	West Coast Roofing Contractor's Association	2002
Reduction & Prevention of Mold Litigation	SMCRCA	2002

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