Industry Updates FRSA Launches New Website
FRSA is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.floridaroof.com, just in time to celebrate FRSA’s 100th Anniversary. “Members requested that we include additional features to our site so that consumers looking for a roofing contractor in their area can search by the company name, city or county in which a contractor works,” stated Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director. “This feature allows members to include a brief description of the types of roofing they perform and to include pictures with their listing. It’s one of the many perks of membership.” There is also a section where code-related articles can be found along with an archive of articles published in Florida Roofing. Additional sections include information for consumer education, industry professionals, items for sale and Convention and Expo updates. A new feature that has been on our wish list for a long time is the ability to accept credit card payments through the website. We are now able to take online payments for dues renewals, sponsorships, expo booths, advertising and training center rentals.
Adams and Reese Expands Its NationallyRanked Construction Group, Creates One of the Largest Construction Law Practices in the Country
Adams and Reese LLP announced the expansion of its nationally-ranked construction practice with the combination of Tampa-based Cotney Construction Law LLP, a full-service legal and consulting firm serving the construction and infrastructure industries with 16 attorneys and professionals located across the United States. These additions join Adams and Reese’s current roster of 59 construction attorneys and takes the group to 75, now one of the largest construction practices in the country. The combination strengthens Adams and Reese’s capabilities in high-stakes commercial disputes and transactions.
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The combined practice now boasts eight Florida Bar board-certified construction lawyers, as well as two Florida certified general contractors. The list of Cotney Construction Law attorneys joining Adams and Reese includes: Trent Cotney Tray Batcher Ben Briggs Christie Coston Jacqueline Feliciano Roscoe Green Brian Lambert Benjamin Lute
Steven McCommon Hilary Morgan Brian Oblow Gabriel Pinilla Ashlee Poplin Kyle Rea Lee Tomlinson
“Our construction practice is a driver for the firm and client needs are fueling its growth. Our strategic plan calls for doubling down on existing areas of strength,” said Gif Thornton, Managing Partner of Adams and Reese. “Trent and the Cotney team are national leaders in the construction law space and their capabilities complement ours. This combination moves us toward dominance nationally and in the Southeast in particular, coinciding with the economic growth in the region.” The team joining Adams and Reese brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in serving publicly traded companies, private businesses and individuals in transactions and disputes nationally and internationally. Their singular focus is meeting an array of legal, business and consulting needs in the construction space, as evidenced by national rankings by Chambers USA, Construction Executive, Construction Tech Review, Finance Monthly, Forbes and U.S. News & World Report among others. “We are excited about this opportunity to add our already deep bench to a national firm like Adams and Reese, whose resources and platform will take us to the next level,” said Trent Cotney, who served as Chief Executive Officer of his firm and now becomes a Partner at Adams and Reese. “As advocates for construction clients in the U.S. and around the world, our combined team has a deep understanding of what we must bring to bear when providing the most comprehensive counsel to our clients and we can better meet their needs through our collective strengths. Our team shares Adams and Reese’s forward-thinking vision and commitment to diversity, which will exponentially grow our combined capabilities.” The new team of attorneys has relocated to Adams and Reese’s downtown Tampa office, located at 100 N. Tampa Street, Suite 4000.