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Navigating the complexities of construction law is crucial for any contractor looking to build a resilient business. With decades of experience, Trent Cotney’s blog is your essential resource for staying ahead of legal challenges and ensuring your business is equipped for long-term success.
An experience modifier rate (EMR) is a crucial safety metric for companies in the construction…
Experiencing Coronavirus-Related Delays? Here’s How Contractors Can Protect Themselves
Virtually every aspect of construction has suffered as a result of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)….
Don’t Be Afraid to Pursue Payment on a Coronavirus-Impacted Project
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we regularly advise contractors to watch out for the most…
Looking Forward: How to Approach Construction Contracts During and After the COVID-19 Outbreak
Over the past month, contractors have been looking through their contracts for what are known…
Tampa Construction Companies Must Abide By Safety Rules or Risk Being Shut Down
With the passing of local and state stay-at-home orders, construction services have been deemed essential…
How Construction Companies Can Successfully Transition to Telework
With a stay-at-home order in effect across Florida, with the exception of essential businesses, all…
5 Common Mistakes Made With Bid Protests
Many times when a contractor misses out on being awarded a bid, they have the…
4 Important Elements of a Construction Contract
With the help of a Brandon construction attorney, understanding your construction contracts can be a…
3 Things You Might Not Know About Mediation
Mediation is an alternative route for settling construction dispute cases. Mediation is becoming more and…
5 Ways to Lose Your Lien Rights
While Construction Lien laws are in place to better protect contractors and their right to…
4 Steps to Properly Using PPE in the Workplace
As a Tampa construction law firm, we know that keeping operational standards to the safety…
3 Reasons to File a Bid Protest
Local, state, and federal governments are required to procure services and vendors in an open,…
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Construction Lien Law and Material Suppliers Part 1
Material suppliers are those who furnish materials under contract to an owner, contractor, subcontractor, or…
All About Construction Delay Claims- How to Defend a Claim
When a contractor suffers time or financial losses because a project is delayed, they may…
Construction Document Control Best Practices Part 2
Experienced St. Petersburg construction lawyers know that meeting the requirements of every stakeholder is difficult…
Construction Document Control Best Practices Part 1
Document control is an essential component of project management. Our Tampa construction lawyers know that…
Best Practices for RFIs Part 2
The Problem with RFI’s Requests for Information or RFIs give general contractors the opportunity to…
Best Practices for RFI’s Part 1
What Are RFI’s? When designers produce a set of documents outlining the specifications agreed upon…
Important Clauses for Your Nashville Construction Lawyer to Review Part 3
In parts one and two of this three-part series, a Nashville construction litigation attorney covered…
Important Clauses for Your Nashville Construction Lawyer to Review Part 2
When you’re working with a Nashville contractor lawyer, you can take advantage of a variety…
Important Clauses for Your Nashville Construction Lawyer to Review Part 1
In the construction industry, project success ultimately hinges on the contract binding the contractor and…
How to Get Paid When You’re Owed $10,000 or Less
In the construction industry, every individual who commits their time and effort to a project…
How the Notice of Intent to Lien Helps Contractors Get Paid
It might seem counterintuitive to warn an owner before you attempt to file a mechanics…
Coming to Terms with Significant Construction Defects
Defects are common in the construction industry, but the majority of these defects are insignificant…
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How to Avoid Contract Disputes
Whether you are a seasoned contractor or are new to the industry, contract disputes are…
Construction is all about building and maintaining relationships. In construction, your name is your currency…
Choosing a Spokesperson for Your OSHA Inspection
If you learn that OSHA will be inspecting your worksite, it is essential to have a game plan. Different issues could prompt the…
Hurricane Preparedness for Roofers
During hurricane season, homeowners and construction business owners alike must be sure that they are…
Finding New Leads for Roofing Contractors Part 1
Generating leads is an important aspect of any contracting business, especially for contractors who specialize…
Finding New Leads for Roofing Contractors Part 2
When business is slowing down and you’re not meeting your financial goals, it’s time to…
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Contractor Attorney in Florida
Proudly Serving Employers Our Florida contractor attorneys are ready to help you navigate the construction…
Construction Attorney in Naples, FL
Providing Construction Law Services Our Naples construction attorneys are at your service should you need…
Construction Attorney in Knoxville, TN
Proudly Serving Employers Our experienced Knoxville construction attorneys can help you whether you’re a contractor…
What Out-Of-State Contractors Need to Know About Working in Oregon
Contractors are always trying to stay one step ahead of the competition in the hopes…
Navigating Your Way Through the Pre-Lien and Mechanic’s Lien Process in Tennessee
Although the mechanics’ lien is an extremely effective tool for contractors and subcontractors, successfully serving…
Top 5 Workplace Injuries on Construction Sites
Unfortunately, injuries happen every day in the construction industry, and it can sometimes feel like…
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