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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.
Does Your Lawyer Have the Resources Your Construction Company Needs?
Business owners often have a trusted lawyer whom they turn to for legal advice. This…
What Contractors in Nashville Need to Know About Their City and State’s Stay-At-Home Orders
As we reach the end of April, contractors operating out of Tennessee are wondering how…
Pursuing Legal Action in Times of Uncertainty
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we often advocate that contractors try to resolve disputes without…
The Importance of Documenting Project Delays and Damages Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our team has written at length about force majeure contract clauses. These essential contract clauses…
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)….
3 Things To Know About Pre-Litigation
When faced with the chance of settling disputes or lawsuits in court, contractors should be…
7 Important Terms in a Construction Contract
1. Abandonment There are two types of abandonment that employers should know in regards to…
5 Tips To Prevent Construction Disputes
If you’re a general contractor, or work in the construction industry, chances are you’re familiar…
5 Things To Know About Exemptions From Licensure
As a contractor, it is very beneficial for you to know about the different exemptions…
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…
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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…
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, indemnity is defined as “protection against possible damage or loss,…
Important Mechanics Lien Statutes in North Carolina
As a contractor, you’ve probably been forced to rely on a mechanics lien to get…
Should I Be Worried About Multi-Party Negotiations? Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, a Broward contractor attorney from Cotney Attorneys &…
Should I Be Worried About Multi-Party Negotiations? Part 1
Multi-party negotiations occur when three or more individuals representing different parties meet to resolve differences…
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…
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Predicting and Preventing Workplace Injuries With Predictive Analytics
The number one thing all employers in the construction industry should be looking to do…
Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Impact During Construction Projects
Environmentally friendly projects are a growing trend. These projects are called green projects, or sustainable…
Penalties for Hiring Undocumented Workers
As a contractor, hiring talented individuals is important. Unfortunately, there may be instances where the…
A Guide to Construction Estimating Part 3
As we learned in parts one and two of our series, cost estimators are critical…
A Guide to Construction Estimating Part 2
Cost estimators are essential to every construction project. Their accurate forecast of project costs is…
A Guide to Construction Estimating Part 1
Construction cost estimating is the process of forecasting the cost of a program, project, or…
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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…
Delays, Disputes, and Drama: DIA’s Great Hall Project
Denver travelers (and taxpayers) have been waiting patiently for the completion of the Great Hall…
Is Your Construction Company Hitting Its Profit Margin Goals?
Only half of all small businesses survive their first five years. You can bet that…
It Looks Like Tennessee’s “Right to Work” Laws Are Here to Stay
Here at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we’ve made it our mission to keep employers in…
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