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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.
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)….
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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Penalties for Hiring Undocumented Workers
As a contractor, hiring talented individuals is important. Unfortunately, there may be instances where the…
Hurricane Preparation for the Jobsite
Hurricane season is technically June 1 through November 30, but if 2020 is any indicator,…
How to Avoid Contract Disputes
Whether you are a seasoned contractor or are new to the industry, contract disputes are…
A Guide to Construction Estimating Part 1
Construction cost estimating is the process of forecasting the cost of a program, project, or…
5 Skills to Excel in Construction Management Part 2
Although construction management is rooted in traditional project management practices, unique skills and professional knowledge…
Hurricane Preparedness for Roofers
During hurricane season, homeowners and construction business owners alike must be sure that they are…
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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…
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…
The Construction Challenges Behind Segra Stadium
America’s national pastime deserves to be seen in person at a beautiful ballpark. That’s just…
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…
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