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Adams & Reese

Construction

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Adams & Reese

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The Adams and Reese Construction team comprises more than 75 practitioners across nine states. The team in Florida includes AAA and Florida-certified arbitrators, construction mediators, certified general contractors, and nine Construction Law certified attorneys from the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. The team is included on the Top 50 Construction Law Firms by Construction Executive (CE) and maintains a national ranking in Construction Law in U.S. News & World Report. Attorneys work at the state, regional, and national level to serve every aspect of the construction industry, including general contractors and subcontractors, developers, owners, materials suppliers, engineers, trade associations, and technology companies.

The attorneys at Adams and Reese focus on the breadth of construction issues, from catastrophic personal injury and motor vehicle issues to construction defects, delay claims, insurance, employment, and regulatory inquiries. Additionally, the team has developed several niche construction industry practices. They are a global leader for advocacy in the roofing industry, with members of the team serving as general counsel to numerous roofing trade associations. They are uniquely adept at handling matters for materials suppliers in the construction supply chain, including windows, doors, drywall, and electrical supplies.

Industries (9)

  • Roofing
  • Contractors
  • Subcontractors
  • Construction Defect
  • Engineering
  • Infrastructure
  • Claims Litigation
  • OSHA/Workplace Safety
  • Materials Suppliers

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Construction - Florida

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Adams & Reese LLP is home to an expert team of construction practitioners. The group is known for its niche expertise in the representation of roofing contractors that extends into public policy, statute drafting and building codes. The firm has additional related capabilities in construction-related OSHA work.

Strengths

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  • Adams & Reese ensure we're in compliance with necessary laws and regulations, and it is also aware of changing landscapes and issues. The firm is proactive, which helps ensure we're as good as we can be.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • Adams & Reese knows our industry. It is a true partner in the success of my business and the future of our industry. Its number-one strength is its team of uniquely qualified individuals who each are experts in their area of law.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Trent Cotney
    Band 2Trent Cotney

    Trent Cotney

    Trent Cotney maintains a comprehensive construction practice covering litigation, arbitration and contract review, with particular expertise when acting for clients in the roofing industry.
    • Trent knows the laws, regulations and industry nuances, keeping him the go-to, most trusted person.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Trent is committed to this industry through and through.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Trent is an amazing attorney, and we're fortunate to have him assist us. He knows construction and the law inside and out.

      Construction respondentUSA

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