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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.
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…
Need Help Applying for a Loan Through the Paycheck Protection Program?
Among its numerous relief efforts, the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)…
What to Do If Your Construction Project Is Shut Down During the Pandemic
Although the stay-at-home order issued in the state of Florida generally sees construction as an…
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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All About Construction Delay Claims – The Basics
In construction, delays happen. When you are building a structure with a large amount of…
Central Florida Construction Lawyer
Your Central Florida Construction Lawyer Working in the construction industry brings with it a substantial…
Common Types of Construction Claims Part 2
Whether it’s the shiny new housing development in the suburbs or the highway that leads…
Common Types of Construction Claims Part 1
So much can happen during the course of a construction project. With workers of varying…
Can Dispute Resolution Boards Help Your Construction Project? Part 2
In the second part of our series on dispute resolution boards, we’ll explain how they…
Can Dispute Resolution Boards Help Your Construction Project? Part 1
In the United States, $1.16 trillion is spent annually on construction projects. Construction makes up…
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…
Can You Afford a $19 Million Dispute?
The Eighth Annual Arcadis Global Construction Disputes Report 2018 revealed a shocking statistic related to…
Allocating Risk With Your Construction Contract
A well-written construction contract can be the deciding factor between a smoothly run project and…
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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…
Construction is all about building and maintaining relationships. In construction, your name is your currency…
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…
Finding New Leads for Roofing Contractors Part 1
Generating leads is an important aspect of any contracting business, especially for contractors who specialize…
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Construction Attorney in Ft. Myers, FL
Proudly Serving Employers Our Ft. Myers construction attorneys are at your service should you need…
Construction Lawyer in Lakeland, FL
Providing Construction Law Services Our Lakeland construction lawyers represent contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and many…
Contractor Attorney in Little Rock, AR
Providing Construction Law Services Our Little Rock contractor attorneys help contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and…
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…
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…
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