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, over 2 years 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, almost 3 years 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

14 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	04/14/2013

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
President at Trent Cotney, P.A.	2012–present
Shareholder Attorney in the Construction Law Practice Group at Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker, P.A.	2000–2012

See all 6 job entries

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
Construction Law Firm of the Year - Florida	Acquisition International M&A Awards	2013
Best Lawyers	Best Lawyers in America, 19th Edition	2013

Tampa's Top Rated Lawyers	Legal Leaders	2012
Top 50 Entrepreneurs of the Year	Business Leader Magazine	2012
International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers	Who's Who Legal	2012
Rising Stars, Construction Litigation	Florida Super Lawyers	2012
Legal Elite, Construction Law	Florida Trend Magazine	2012
Rising Stars Construction Litigation	Florida Super Lawyers	2011
Legal Elite, Construction	Florida Trend Magazine	2011
Earl Blank "Heart" Award	FRSA	2011
Best Attorneys, Construction	The Best Attorney's Network	2011
America's Most Honored Professionals	American Registry	2011
Construction Law Firm of the Year in Florida	Corporate INTL Magazine	2010
Best Law Firms, Construction Law, Tampa, FL	U.S. News & World Report	2010
Up & Comers	Tampa Bay Business Journal	2010
Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers, Construction Law	Tampa Bay Magazine	2010
Legal Elite, Construction Law	Florida Trend Magazine	2010
Business Achievement Award for Community Involvement	Associated Builders & Contractors	2010
Construction Business of the Year, Finalist	Associated Builders & Contractors	2010
Rising Star, Construction Litigation	Florida Super Lawyers	2010
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
AV Rating	Martindale-Hubbell	2009
Qualified Court-Appointed Arbitrator	Florida State Courts	2009
Byron Curry Award	West Coast Roofing Contractor's Association	2008
Up & Coming Lawyer, Construction Law	Florida Trend Magazine	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 35 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	National Roofing Contractors Association	2013–present
Member	Pinellas County Contractors Association	2011–present

See all 21 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Partial & Final Waivers and Releases of Liens	Roofing Florida	2013
Roofing Contractor or Unlicensed Public Adjuster?	WCRCA Newsletter	2013

Transferring a Lien to a Security	Roofing Florida Magazine	2013
The Waiver of Owner Notice Provisions	WCRCA Newsletter	2013
Legal Dangers of Unlicensed Contracting in Florida	Roofing Florida Magazine	2013
Public Projects & Bid Protests (part 1 of 2)	Roofing Florida Magazine	2012
Public Projects & Bid Protests (part 2 of 2)	Roofing Florida Magazine	2012
Recent Lien Case Provides New Loopholes	WCRCA Newsletter	2012
Green Construction & the Implied Warranty of Availability	Roofing Florida Magazine	2012
Florida Lien Law - Notice of Commencement	RCASF Newsletter	2012
Documentation Necessary to Support Defense Against OSHA Citation	Roofing Florida Magazine	2012
Failure to Obtain a Permit May Invalidate a Claim of Lien	RCASF	2012
2012 Legislative Session: Lien and Bond Law Changes	Roofing Florida Magazine	2012
2012 FRSA Convention - Family Matters	Roofing Florida Magazine	2012
Problems With Using the Total Cost Method of Calculating Costs	WCRA Newsletter	2012
3 Important Provisions in Residential Roofing Contracts	WCRCA Newsletter	2012
Waiver of Arbitration Provisions	Roofing Florida Magazine	2012
How to Remove a Claim of Lien	Roofing Florida Magazine	2012
Mediating Construction Disputes	HVAC Insider Publication	2012
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 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

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Writing Effective Demand Letters	National Association of Credit Management, Tampa,FL	2013
OSHA Citation & Inspection Process	Education Institute of Florida	2013

Construction Contract Provisions	RCASF Fort Lauderdale, FL	2012
OSHA Update	PCCA Clearwater, FL	2012
Contractor Licensing and Construction Contracts	FRSA Convention; Orlando, FL	2012
Laws and Rules	CILB Licensing	2012
Getting Paid on Projects	CFRSA Orlando, FL	2012
Florida Construction Lien Law	ABC - Ft. Myers, FL	2012
Collecting Payment on Construction Projects	ABC - Ft. Myers, FL	2012
Contractor Regulation & Licensing	ABC	2012
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
Collecting Payments on Construction Projects and Florida Construction Lien Law	Roofing Consultants Institute Lakeland, FL

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