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Adams and Reese Construction Team Co-Leader and Partner Trent Cotney has been inducted into the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) Hall of Fame. The induction was announced during a special ceremony held this week at the 2024 Western Roofing Expo.
“Western States really means a lot to me,” said Cotney. “From the first time I started coming to these expos many years ago I’ve been welcomed. And everyone here ... we fight for the industry, and that’s what is important to me.”
Cotney serves as WSRCA General Counsel, and he serves as GC for more than a dozen trade associations and organizations, including the National Roofing Contractors Association, Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association, National Slate Association, Roofing Technology Think Tank, and several other industry associations.
WSRCA officials said awarding Cotney with the group’s highest honor for his legal and strategic support over the years was a “no-brainer.” They added that he was even more deserving for his willingness to help, regardless of circumstances, and staunch commitment to protect the roofing industry wherever possible. Outgoing WSRCA President Mike Wakerling compared Cotney’s attitude to that of a “mama bear” protecting its cubs with unparalleled strength.
“Anyone involved with Western States can tell you how important his contributions have been to our success,” Wakerling said. “It’s also a rare thing in life to meet an individual that not only makes a difference on a professional level, but on a personal level too. He really cares about us.”
At Adams and Reese, Cotney is a leading member of one of the largest construction practices in the country with a roster of more than 90 attorneys serving the construction industry.
A Partner in the Adams and Reese Tampa office, Cotney represents construction and infrastructure clients, including GCs, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, roofers, developers, and other professionals. Cotney is a board-certified construction lawyer licensed in eight states and Washington, DC. Cotney is an EU arbitrator for construction-related disputes. He is also experienced in construction litigation and arbitration, including OSHA defense, lien law, bond law, bid protests, and construction document review and drafting.
Cotney is ranked among the top construction attorneys in Florida by Chambers USA and ranked by Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers in Florida, Texas, Mid-South, and Illinois.