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Cotney Attorneys & Consultants

 

Cotney is a national law firm with offices throughout Florida, Charlotte, Denver, Grand Rapids, Houston, Mobile, and Nashville, specializing in the representation of businesses and professionals in construction disputes and transactions throughout the state of Florida and beyond.

The firm has specialized in roofing litigation and arbitration since 1999, including defending roofing contractors on construction defect claims, prosecuting lien and bond law claims, defending OSHA citations, contractor licensing defense and bid protests.Cotney is well respected for his extensive review and drafts of hundreds of roofing-related contracts a year for roofing contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and others in the industry.

Cotney is a unique construction law firm because all of its attorneys have a background in construction ranging from work as estimators for structural contractors, roofers, overseas manufacturers of construction products and supply house distributors. At Cotney, we understand construction – not because we read it in a book, but because our real-world knowledge allows us to provide clients with both legal and practical advice. Click here to learn more about the team


Check out the Cotney COVID-19 Resources for up-to-date information.


Meet the Cotney Global Team One Podcast at a Time


The premier Coffee Conversation featured Trent Cotney and John Kenney of Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group.

It was a Q&A conversation about strategies for protecting your companies the right way during the current pandemic and economic instability.  Valuable information and thought-provoking advice. 


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eBooks

Ebooks and Downloads - Billable Hours

Download the “What Every Contractor Needs to know About Billable Hours” eBook!

If you have spent any length of time in the construction industry, you know that it is not uncommon for disputes to arise on projects. Far too often, parties are placed in a situation where they must commence litigation to obtain full or additional compensation owed for work performed on a ...
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FREE E-Book – Five Key Commercial Roofing Contract Provisions

In the commercial roofing context, most roofers receive their contracts from their customer which is usually either the owner or the prime contractor. Often, these contracts contain a variety of critical provisions that can affect a roofer’s ability to get paid on projects or defend potential claims upstream. This book ...
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RCS Presents: Coffee Conversations - Season 2

Top Ten Coffee Conversations from Season Two

The Coffee Conversations podcast from RoofersCoffeeShop® invites you to pour a cup of coffee and sit with experts for conversations about what is top of mind for roofing contractors and the overall roofing industry right now. Held every other Thursday morning (6 a.m. PT), the team at RCS video chats ...
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Latest International Content

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S2: E41 Jeremy Power and Samuel St-Jean- Cotney in Canada- PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Jeremy Power and Samuel St Jean with Cotney Construction Law. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to another Roofing Road Trips. This is Heidi Ellsworth with RoofersCoffeeShop, and I ...
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Employment Immigration – 3 Things to Know for Canada

By Jeremy Power, Cotney Construction Law. There are perhaps no two countries more inter-connected than the United States and Canada. The United States is Canada’s largest trading partner, where goods, services, and people normally flow unimpeded across the world’s largest international border. However, COVID-19 and associated government actions related to it have ...
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Latest Canada Content

Roofing Road Trip with Jeremy and Samuel

S2: E41 Jeremy Power and Samuel St-Jean- Cotney in Canada- PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Jeremy Power and Samuel St Jean with Cotney Construction Law. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to another Roofing Road Trips. This is Heidi Ellsworth with RoofersCoffeeShop, and I ...
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Cotney Construction Law Employment Immigration

Employment Immigration – 3 Things to Know for Canada

By Jeremy Power, Cotney Construction Law. There are perhaps no two countries more inter-connected than the United States and Canada. The United States is Canada’s largest trading partner, where goods, services, and people normally flow unimpeded across the world’s largest international border. However, COVID-19 and associated government actions related to it have ...
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Cotney Construction Law First Canadian Office

Cotney Construction Law Opens First Canadian Office

Cotney Construction Law (CCL) is now serving contractors in Canada. Cotney Construction Law (CCL), the leading law firm for the roofing industry, is pleased to announce that they have begun expansion to international markets with the opening of their first Canadian office in Toronto. Cotney Construction Law will represent clients on ...
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Latest Podcasts

Blueprints

Blueprints for Success Podcast Playlist

Welcome to "Blueprints for Success with John Kenney," your go-to podcast for groundbreaking ideas and practical strategies in the roofing and construction industry. Learn more about Cotney Consulting Group in their Coffeeshop Directory. Subscribe to the Cotney Consulting Group YouTube Channel. Blueprints for Success - Episode 8 In this episode, we dive deep ...
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How to Train and Certify your Estimators!

January 26, 2022 11 AM PT This month’s RLW features John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group who talks about the importance of estimating training and certification programs. More than ever, employee training is important for recruiting, retention and the ability to differentiate your business. John Kenney and the Cotney ...
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Coffee Conversations - A Season of Roofing Giving

S3:E6 Join Heidi J. Ellsworth for a Coffee Conversations that hits the heart of the roofing industry: giving back through roofing foundations. Sponsored by ABC Supply, Trent Cotney and foundation representatives including Dave Lawlor, President of the Roofing Alliance; Chuck Chapman, Chairman of Davis Memorial Foundation; Les Sims with the FRSA ...
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Coffee Conversations LIVE from New Orleans, sponsored by SRS Distribution

S3:E10 / S3:E11 The second annual LIVE Coffee Conversations, sponsored by SRS Distribution, will take place at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in New Orleans. Join us on day one and two of the show as we meet with industry leaders and experts from across the country. The conversations will ...
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Coffee Conversations - A Season of Roofing Giving

S3:E6 Join Heidi J. Ellsworth for a Coffee Conversations that hits the heart of the roofing industry: giving back through roofing foundations. Sponsored by ABC Supply, Trent Cotney and foundation representatives including Dave Lawlor, President of the Roofing Alliance; Chuck Chapman, Chairman of Davis Memorial Foundation; Les Sims with the FRSA ...
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Coffee Conversations LIVE - FRSA

What’s HOT in Roofing, Coffee Conversations LIVE from FRSA - Day 1

Thursday, July 22, 2021 1 pm EST In the first ever LIVE Coffee Conversations, join the RoofersCoffeeShop team as they meet with industry leaders and experts. The first Live Coffee Conversation will invite manufacturers, distributors and service providers who will share their insights and wisdom live from the FRSA show. ...
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How to Train and Certify your Estimators!

January 26, 2022 11 AM PT This month’s RLW features John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group who talks about the importance of estimating training and certification programs. More than ever, employee training is important for recruiting, retention and the ability to differentiate your business. John Kenney and the Cotney ...
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Reducing Risk With Legal Maintenance

May 26, 2021 Today it is more important than ever to have up to date, pertinent employee and safety manuals along with the most current contract language. During these turbulent times, Cotney Attorneys and Consultants have been helping roofing contractors navigate the risk of COVID, material supplies, employee law, ...
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Ask Trent Cotney- Five Key Roofing Contract Provisions

April 8, 2019 Trent Cotney joined Heidi Ellsworth to discuss Roofing Contract Provisions. This webinar focuses on five of the most important commercial and residential roofing contract provisions with the opportunity to ask Trent Cotney important legal questions concerning overall contract provisions. Presented by Trent Cotney Moderated by Heidi J. ...
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Get your copy of Trent Cotney

Get your copy of Trent Cotney's latest book, OSHA Defense: Know Your Rights! This book is designed to be an overview of common issues frequently encountered by companies when dealing with OSHA. The goal is for employers to gain a better understanding of the basic processes and procedures that take ...
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Cotney General Counsels

Cotney Attorneys and Consultants now offers General Counsel on Demand. This feature provides you with the advantage of having an attorney when you need it at an affordable price. You get the benefit of an in-house counsel without the added cost of a full-time employee. Outsource your legal as needed. More ...
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Cotney Consulting Business

Coach John is here for you and your business. Running a roofing company is not straightforward get your Cotney Consulting Group Business Checkup Today. Learn More and Sign Up Now!
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Latest Videos

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Jimmy's Tips and Tricks Playlist

For more cool tips and tricks, subscribe to the Cotney Consulting YouTube channel. Learn more about Cotney Consulting Group by visiting their Coffee Shop Directory. Saw Safety In this episode of Jimmy's Tips & Tricks, Jimmy gives a demonstration on saw safety. Safety Harness In this episode of Jimmy's Tips & Tricks, Jimmy gives ...
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