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Trenton Hugh Cotney
also known as Trent Cotney
About Trenton
Biography
As a Board Certified Construction Lawyer, Trent focuses his practice on all aspects of construction litigation and arbitration, including OSHA defense, lien law, bond law, and bid protests, as well as construction document review and drafting. He routinely represents general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, and others in the construction industry in a variety of matters. He has authored more than 75 published articles in more than 15 publications on such topics as negligent design, delay damages, and defective workmanship and is a regular columnist for FRSA and WCRCA trade publications. As a State Accredited Continuing Education Provider, Trent has conducted seminars on such topics as construction contract provisions, licensing, and lien law. He has argued on behalf of contractors before the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Trent is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator and a Qualified Court-Appointed Arbitrator.
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Licensed in Wyoming for 3 years
State: Wyoming
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 5 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 6 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 7 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 8 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 8 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 9 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Cotney Construction Law, LLP
3110 Cherry Palm Drive, Suite 290, Tampa, FL, 33619
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Posted by Matt | February 11, 2011 | Construction & Development
Trent does good work
I hired Trent for assistance with lien claims and general construction law advice. He was very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend him.
Trenton Hugh Cotney's Lawyer Endorsements
"Trent is an excellent attorney who has extensive knowledge in the construction field - both in the legal arena and in the field."
"Trent is one of the best attorney's I have ever came across. He is very easy to work with and always has the clients best interest at heart. Very intelligent and easy to communicate with."
"Trent is great attorney that is passionate about his work and dedicated to representing his client's best interests."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top Lawyers, Tampa Magazine
2019
Top 100 Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers
2018
Service to the Industry, Tennessee Association of Roofing Contractors
2018
Listed in Construction Law, Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2018
Golden Adviser, Worldwide Financial Adviser Magazine
2018
Construction Litigation Lawyer of the Year, Florida, International Advisory Experts
2018
Rising Star Immigration Law, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2018
OSHA Defense Lawyer of the Year, Finance Monthly Law Awards
2018
Construction Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2015
America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Construction Law, Chambers USA
2015
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, 21st Edition
2015
Best Law Firms Construction Law, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyers in Florida, The Legal Network
2015
Intercontinental Finance Magazine, Leading US Construction Law Firm of the Year
2015
Construction Litigation, Florida Super Lawyers
2014
Intercontinental Finance Magazine, Leading US Construction Law Firm of the Year
2014
A.I.M. Construction Sector Focused Law Firm of the Year, Best Florida Lawyer - OSHA Defense
2014
Top Lawyers in Florida, The Legal Network
2014
Construction Litigation, Florida Super Lawyers
2014
America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Construction Law, Chambers USA
2014
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, 20th Edition
2014
Gold Circle Award for Service to the Industry, NRCA
2014
Who's Who of Business Lawyers, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2014
Best Law Firms Construction Law, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
2013
Global Award, Intercontinental Finance Magazine
2013
International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers, Who's Who Legal
2013
Florida Legal Elite - Construction Law, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Construction Law, Chambers USA
2013
Construction Law Firm of the Year in Florida, Corporate INTL
2013
Best Law Firms Construction Law, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
2013
Construction Litigation, Florida Super Lawyers
2013
Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers, Tampa Bay Magazine
2013
Who's Who of Business Lawyers, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2013
Annual Awards, Lawyers World
2013
Leading Lawyer 500, Intercontinental Finance Magazine
2013
Construction Law Firm of the Year - Florida, Acquisition International M&A Awards
2013
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, 19th Edition
2012
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
2011
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
2010
Legal Elite, Construction Law, Florida Trend Magazine
2010
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
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
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
Qualified Court-Appointed Arbitrator, Florida State Courts
2008
Byron Curry Award, West Coast Roofing Contractor's Association
2008
Up & Coming Lawyer, Construction Law, Florida Trend Magazine
2007
Top 40 Under 40, Gulf Coast Business Review
2007
Admitted to Practice, United States Supreme Court
2005
Board Certified in Construction Law, Florida Bar
2004
Accredited Contractor Continuing Education Provider, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
1999
Admitted to Practice, Florida Bar
1998
Best Brief Award, Vanderbilt University School of Law
1996
Alexander Heard Award, Vanderbilt University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
President, Cotney Construction Law, LLP
2000 - 2012
Shareholder Attorney in the Construction Law Practice Group, Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker, P.A.
1999 - 2000
Associate, Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell
1998 - 1998
Legal Intern, Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell
1998 - 1998
Legal Intern, Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A.
1997 - 1997
Legal Intern, Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell
Associations
2015 - Present
Roofing Contractors of South Florida AssociationMember
2015 - Present
North Central Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Capital City Roofing & Sheet Metal AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Northeast Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Palm Beach County Contractors AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Central Florida Roofing Contractors AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Arbitration AssociationMember of Roster of Mediators and Arbitrators
2013 - Present
National Roofing Contractors AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Pinellas County Contractors AssociationMember
2010 - Present
FRSA Education & Research FoundationPlatinum Member
2004 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Construction Law SectionMember
2004 - Present
Florida Roofing Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors AssociationGeneral Counsel; Director
2004 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
West Coast Roofing Contractor's AssociationDirector
2000 - Present
Underground Utility Contractors of FloridaMember
2000 - Present
National Utility Contractors AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Suncoast Utility Contractors AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Florida Transportation Builders AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Florida BarMember
1999 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
American Bar Association
Member
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
2008 - 2010
Humane Society of Tampa BayDirector
2007 - 2015
Associated Builders & ContractorsMember
2005 - 2006
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationCo-chair
2004 - 2008
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors AssociationMember
2002 - 2004
University of TampaBoard of Counselors
1999 - 2003
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
1999 - 2000
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersMember
1998 - 1999
Moot Court Honor SocietyExecutive Committee
Education
1999
Vanderbilt University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Vanderbilt University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
National Association of Credit Management, Tampa,FL
Writing Effective Demand Letters
2013
FRSA Convention
Crisis Management in Construction
2013
Education Institute of Florida
OSHA Citation & Inspection Process
2012
RCASF Fort Lauderdale, FL
Construction Contract Provisions
2012
PCCA Clearwater, FL
OSHA Update
2012
FRSA Convention; Orlando, FL
Contractor Licensing and Construction Contracts
2012
CILB Licensing
Laws and Rules
2012
CFRSA Orlando, FL
Getting Paid on Projects
2012
ABC - Ft. Myers, FL
Florida Construction Lien Law
2012
ABC - Ft. Myers, FL
Collecting Payment on Construction Projects
2012
ABC
Contractor Regulation & Licensing
2011
PCCA
OSHA Inspection & Citation Process
2011
NEFRSA Meeting
OSHA Inspection & Citation Process
2011
HAPHCC
The Basics of Construction Lien Law
2011
HAPHCC
Legal Aspects of Construction Licensing
2011
FRSA Convention
Contractor Licensing Issues & Construction Contracts
2011
FRACCA Education Conference
Florida Lien Law Update
2011
CFRSA
Collecting Payment on Construction Projects
2011
Best of Success Conference
Understanding Construction Contracts
2011
Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
Collecting Payment on Construction Projects
2010
Hillsborough Association of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors, Inc.
Construction Dispute Resolution
2010
Hillsborough Association of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors, Inc.
Florida Construction Lien Law
2010
Hillsborough Association of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors, Inc.
Contractor Regulations & Licensing
2010
Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker, P.A.
Alternative Construction Dispute Resolution
2010
FRSA Seminar
Contractor Regulation and Licensing
2010
FRSA Annual Convention
Contractor Licensing Issues & Construction Contracts
2010
Associated Builders & Contractors
Construction Contract Provisions
2010
Associated Builders & Contractors
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Construction
2009
West Coast Roofing Contractor's Association
Florida Construction Lien Law
2009
Tri-County Roofing Contractor's Association
Basics of Construction Lien Law
2009
National Association of Credit Managers
Basics of Construction Contracts and Lien Law
2009
FRSA Annual Convention
Licensing and Lien Law
2009
Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association
Licensing Regulations-Chapter 489
2009
Associated Builders & Contractors
Understanding Construction Contracts
2008
Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association
Legal Aspects of Construction Licensing & Lien Law
2008
Associated Builders & Contractors
Defective Design and Construction
2007
Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association
Understanding Contracts & Defective Design/Workmanship Issues
2007
Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association
Dealing with Defects in Design & Construction
2006
West Coast Roofing Contractor's Association
Legislative Update to the Florida Construction Lien Law
2003
Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association
Legal Issues Pertaining to Mold
2002
West Coast Roofing Contractor's Association
Notice Provisions and Disclaimers
2002
SMCRCA
Reduction & Prevention of Mold Litigation
N/A
Roofing Consultants Institute Lakeland, FL
Collecting Payments on Construction Projects and Florida Construction Lien Law
Publications
2015
Roofing Florida Magazine
Cross-Default Clauses
2015
Roofing Florida Magazine
Big Brother is Watching: OSHA and Social Media
2015
Roofing Florida Magazine
Nail Protection on Roofing Projects
2015
Roofing Florida Magazine
Reflections on IRE 2015
2015
Roofing Florida Magazine
Failure to Obtain a Building Permit May Invalidate a Construction Lien
2015
Roofing Florida Magazine
Construction Arbitration
2015
Roofing Florida Magazine
Differing Job Site Conditions (Pt III of III)
2015
Roofing Contractor
State of the Industry
2014
Roofing Florida Magazine
Contractual Liability and the First Cost Doctrine
2014
Roofing Florida Magazine
Cardinal Changes
2014
PBCCA Newsletter
The Implied Warranty of Constructability
2014
Roofing Florida Magazine
The Benefits of Construction Mediation
2014
Roofing Florida Magazine
OSHA’s New Beryllium Standards
2014
Roofing Florida Magazine
Common Problems with Construction Liens
2014
Shear Bull
The AIA Initial Decision Maker: Dispute Resolution of Construction Projects
2014
Roofing Florida Magazine
The Escalating Cost of Construction and Combating Price Increases
2014
Roofing Florida Magazine
Differing Job Site Conditions (Pt I of III)
2014
Roofing Florida Magazine
Differing Job Site Conditions (Pt II of III)
2014
Roofing Florida Magazine
Fraudulent Claim of Lien
2013
Roofing Florida
Partial & Final Waivers and Releases of Liens
2013
Roofing Florida Magazine
Contracting and Liquidated Damages
2013
Roofing Florida Magazine
Determining the Costs of Construction Defect Claims
2013
Roofing Florida Magazine
OSHA Time for a Change?
2013
WCRCA Newsletter
Roofing Contractor or Unlicensed Public Adjuster?
2013
Roofing Florida Magazine
Transferring a Lien to a Security
2013
WCRCA Newsletter
The Waiver of Owner Notice Provisions
2013
Roofing Florida Magazine
Legal Dangers of Unlicensed Contracting in Florida
2013
WCRCA Newsletter
OSHA Safety Tips
2013
Roofing Florida Magazine
License Questions and Petitions for Declaratory Statements
2013
WCRCA Newsletter
Green Construction and the Implied Warranty of Availability
2012
Roofing Florida Magazine
Public Projects & Bid Protests (part 1 of 2)
2012
WCRCA Newsletter
Recent Lien Case Provides New Loopholes
2012
Roofing Florida Magazine
Green Construction & the Implied Warranty of Availability
2012
RCASF Newsletter
Florida Lien Law - Notice of Commencement
2012
Roofing Florida Magazine
Documentation Necessary to Support Defense Against OSHA Citation
2012
HVAC Insider Publication
Mediating Construction Disputes
2012
Roofing Florida Magazine
How to Remove a Claim of Lien
2012
Roofing Florida Magazine
Waiver of Arbitration Provisions
2012
WCRCA Newsletter
3 Important Provisions in Residential Roofing Contracts
2012
WCRA Newsletter
Problems With Using the Total Cost Method of Calculating Costs
2012
Roofing Florida Magazine
2012 FRSA Convention - Family Matters
2012
Roofing Florida Magazine
2012 Legislative Session: Lien and Bond Law Changes
2012
RCASF
Failure to Obtain a Permit May Invalidate a Claim of Lien
2012
Roofing Florida Magazine
Public Projects & Bid Protests (part 2 of 2)
2012
Roofing Florida Magazine
Experienced Construction Mediator Can Save Contractors Time and Money
2011
Plans & Specs
The Implied Warranty of Availability
2011
Roofing Florida Magazine
Effective Construction Mediation
2011
Roofing Florida Magazine
Fall Protection and Willful OSHA Violations
2011
WCRCA Newsletter
How to Defeat Pay When Paid Clauses
2011
Roofing Florida
Recent Case Refines Statute of Limitations for Roof Leaks
2011
Roofing Contractor
Liquidated Damages Provisions in Construction Contracts
2011
HVAC Insider Publication
Construction Law and Your Business
2011
WCRCA Newsletter
Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation
2011
WCRCA Newsletter
Public Projects & Bid Protests
2011
Florida Roofing Magazine
OSHA Safety Tips
2010
WCRCA Newsletter
No Damages for Delay Provisions
2010
WCRCA Newsletter
Termination for Convenience: Necessary Evil or Unfair Advantage
2010
Roofing Florida Magazine
Five Important Provisions in Residential Roofing Contracts
2010
Roofing Florida Magazine
Changes to Lien Law Affects Recovery of Attorney's Fees
2010
WCRCA Newsletter
Three Ways to Prevent Mold Claims on Construction Projects
2010
WCRCA Newsletter
Damages for Defective Workmanship
2010
WCRCA Newsletter
A Negligent Design Defense
2010
WCRA Newsletter
Personal Guaranties
2010
Roofing Florida Magazine
OSHA Makes Significant Changes to Crane Standards
2009
Palm Beach County Roofing Association Magazine
Construction Arbitration
2009
WCRCA Newsletter
Recovery of Attorneys' Fees Under Florida Lien Law
2009
Plans & Specs
Mediating Construction Disputes
Languages
English