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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.
Challenging an OSHA Citation with a Chicago OSHA Defense Attorney
Regardless of what area of construction you work in or the type of projects you…
The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Specialty Contractor
According to Engineering News-Record’s (ENR’s) 2019 Top 600 Specialty Contractors list, specialty contractors generated $135.20…
Naples Will Soon Be Home to a 55-Acre Mixed-Use Development
It seems like mixed-use projects are popping up everywhere. We previously covered Downtown Tampa’s Water…
Software Programs That Could Help Limit Liability in Construction
Some software programs could help limit your liability in the construction industry by ensuring that…
Legal Implications of Contractors vs. Employees
Many construction sites utilize a combination of full-time employees and independent contractors to complete a…
Cutting Through Red Tape with Florida Construction Attorneys
Before you begin any project, it is important to have an attorney in your corner….
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Breach of Contract: Impossibility of Performance Part 1
In the construction industry, contracts are a part of every single construction project. Contracts are…
Change Directives, Change Orders, And Construction Changes
The construction industry comes equipped with it’s own terminology, and some of the common terms…
Abandonment In A Construction Contract
There are many terms and agreements in construction contracts that contractors should be aware of….
Change orders during a construction project are one of the most litigated issues in the…
Common Steps In The Public Bidding Process
As Tampa construction attorneys, we know the process for bidding on public projects can be…
Bidding On Public Versus Private Projects
In the construction industry, there are two types of bidding processes; public and private. As…
How Construction Companies Can Adopt the Best Qualities of the Military
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we are committed to all aspects of the construction industry….
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Filing a Construction Lien Part 3
As we have discussed throughout this three-part article, contractors may be tempted to file their…
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Filing a Construction Lien Part 2
In a perfect world, contractors would only focus on their scope of work and wouldn’t…
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Filing a Construction Lien Part 1
Even the most successful contractors have payment issues. In fact, the more projects you are…
The Kansas Construction Defects Act Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, a Wichita contractor lawyer from Cotney Attorneys &…
The Kansas Construction Defects Act Part 1
The Kansas Construction Defects Act was signed in 2003 by Governor Kathleen Sebelius. It established…
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When State Construction Laws Become Stricter Than Local Construction Laws
Construction laws exist on the local, state, and federal levels. However, these laws largely exist…
When Would I Need an Expert Witness in a Construction Law Case?
A lot of construction cases go through the court system without needing any additional expert…
Who Is Liable for Projects Taking Longer Than Estimated?
Keeping on schedule in a construction project can eliminate a lot of problems down the…
3 Ways to Minimize the Effect of Defect Claim Damage
Over the course of your construction career, you may encounter some hiccups along the way….
2 Contract Mistakes Contractors Don’t Want to Make
Contractors that own a small business can be presented with a variety of challenges. From…
5 Easy Ways to Keep Construction Projects Efficient
Beyond making the client happy, the overarching goal of every project is to complete the…
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Contractor Attorney in Clearwater, FL
Proudly Serving Employers Our team of seasoned attorneys in Clearwater, FL help defend general contractors,…
The Effect of Tariffs on Healthcare Construction Part 1
On September 24, 2018, the Trump administration established a 10 percent tariff on 5,745 items…
Construction Financing for Contractors
Contractors are tasked with charting a project’s path forward by disseminating finances according to the…
Are Construction Defects Avoidable?
Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, construction defects can emerge from out of nowhere and…
Common Tax Mistakes Construction Companies Should Avoid
Tax season is upon us, and you know what that means. Construction companies across the…
Florida Roads Are Some of the Most Dangerous in the Nation for Construction Workers
Florida represents a substantial portion of construction in the nation, with its projects valued at…
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