Hilary Morgan Selected as Finalist for ABC Young Professional of the Year 

The Young Professional Program supports the growth of professionals under the age of 40 who are employed by ABC member companies.

Tampa, FL – Trent Cotney, P.A. Construction Law Group, a leading national law firm for construction, specialty trades, and OSHA law, is proud to announce that Senior Associate Attorney Hilary Morgan was selected as one of the three finalists for the 2017 Associated Builders and Contractors Young Professional of the Year Award.

Morgan’s practice includes all aspects of construction law including lien law, surety bond law, litigation, arbitration, construction defect, contract review and drafting, licensing, bid protests and OSHA defense. When she is not advocating for the construction industry in the courtroom, Morgan is promoting the industry through programs and organizations like ABC’s NEXGEN and National Women in Roofing.

The Young Professionals Program aims to shape the future of our industry by supporting the growth of professionals under the age of 40 who are employed by ABC member companies. The winner will be announced on November 8th at the ABC Future Leaders Award Luncheon in Orlando, Florida. Other finalists are Justin Baker, Executive Vice President at Gaylor Electric and Joshua Mauney, President of both Paragon Building Group & Paragon Safety Group Inc.

About Associated Builders and Contractors ABC is a national construction industry trade association representing more than 21,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 70 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. ABC's membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors. 

About Trent Cotney P.A. Trent Cotney, P.A. is a construction law firm that provides national representation for general, roofing, HVAC and specialty contractors.  Experienced in the representation of businesses and professionals in construction disputes and transactions throughout the nation and with a proven track record in the state of Florida, Cotney is a well-known advisor and legal counsel in the roofing industry. Practice areas include construction law, litigation, arbitration, contract review & drafting, immigration, employment, OSHA defense, licensing defense, bid protests, lien law, bond law and alternative dispute resolution. The firm has Florida offices in Tampa, Orlando, Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Ft. Lauderdale, as well as locations in Houston, Nashville, and Mobile, Alabama. For more information, visit www.trentcotney.com.<