Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
Mitigating insurance costs with operational excellence
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says great operational procedures and low insurance premiums tend to go hand-in-hand. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can read the transcript below. listen to the interview or watch the recording. Jenny Yu: Hello ...
The Profit Protection Playbook for Contractors
In this Read Listen Watch®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to break down how roofing companies should view their legal department not as overhead but as a driver of profitability. They explore how risk mitigation protects the gap between gross revenue and true take-home ...
A critical look at AI
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney and Jon Gardner discuss AI liability, confidentiality and how contractors can build safe, effective practices. As artificial intelligence (AI) grows more and more common in our everyday life, it’s important to look at it critically and understand how it can be used as a tool. ...
Legal departments: Your best defense against risk
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney shares actionable steps to protect your business, reduce risk and strengthen your bottom line. Join Megan Ellsworth and Trent Cotney for a discussion about how roofing companies’ legal departments are more than just overhead in a new Read Listen Watch® (RLW) on March 31, 2026 ...
Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!
By Emma Peterson. Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection. The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
Stay up to date on the state of the industry
By Emma Peterson. This IIBEC education session is a great opportunity for contractors and other professionals interested in the legal landscape of construction. In just a couple weeks, March 12-15, 2026, over 1,700 consultants, architects, engineers, design professionals and other professionals working in the building envelope industry will convene in ...
Tariff ruling update: What you should know
By Dani Sheehan. Tariffs remain part of the operating environment, even as the legal justification behind them evolves. What does this mean for your business? In a recent 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the president exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs under ...
Get your 2026 groove back on track in Sacramento
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The 2026 IIBEC Convention is an opportunity to reconnect with peers, expand professional networks, earn continuing education credits and explore solutions on the trade show floor. If you are ready to reset your rhythm for 2026, it is time to head to Sacramento for the International Institute of ...
Adams & Reese attorneys named among Tampa Magazine's 2026 Top Lawyers
The Top Lawyers list is based on peer surveys and recognizes leading attorneys in Florida across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Adams & Reese has 14 attorneys selected among Tampa Magazine's 2026 Top Lawyers. The Top Lawyers list is based on peer surveys and recognizes leading attorneys in Florida across ...
The State of Roofing Today
In this Coffee Conversations®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese for a timely discussion on the state of the roofing industry. The conversation explores how immigration policy and economic conditions are influencing labor availability, project planning and contractor decision-making. They break down the importance of ...
