Legal: Owner Purchased Materials and Much More
Conversation with Trent Cotney, Adams & Reese
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Legal Webinar:
Owner-Purchased Materials & More
A conversation with Trent Cotney, Adams & Reese LLP
An increasing number of homeowners and building owners are purchasing their own materials and requesting labor-only bids from contractors.
This trend introduces new risks and responsibilities for contractors, including:
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Who is responsible for materials once they’re delivered?
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What happens when there are delays, incorrect quantities, or wrong colors?
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How can you protect yourself when you’re expected to specify or approve materials you didn’t supply?
Attorney Trent Cotney will explain how to minimize liability and strengthen your contracts when owners purchase their own materials — covering key clauses, disclaimers, and risk allocation strategies that every contractor should understand.
Plus, Learn More About These Other Hot Legal Topics
Trent will also address several other timely issues impacting contractors, including:
Contract provisions related to tariffs
Vetting customers (foreclosure checks, verifying ownership, reviewing online reputation)
Updates on recent tax law changes affecting contractors
As time allows, Trent will share additional current insights and practical tips on emerging legal trends for the construction industry.
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Stay informed and protect your business as we move into 2026 and beyond. This is a great opportunity to stay current on the legal side of the roofing and construction industry.
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Who Should Attend
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Business owners and general managers
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Roofing, GC, and specialty contractors
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Estimators and project managers handling labor-only bids
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Legal, operations, and finance professionals managing contracts
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Speaker:
Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams & Reese, LLP
Trent Cotney is a board-certified construction lawyer by the Florida Bar and licensed in multiple states. With nearly 25 years of experience, he focuses on construction litigation, arbitration, OSHA defense, lien and bond law, and contract drafting.
A recognized leader in construction and infrastructure law, Trent serves as general counsel for more than ten trade associations, including the National Roofing Contractors Association and the Western States Roofing Contractors Association.
Before joining Adams & Reese, Trent founded Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, a Top 50 Construction Law Firm with offices across the U.S. and abroad. He has authored over 1,000 industry articles and two Amazon best-selling books—OSHA Defense for the Construction Industry and OSHA Defense: Know Your Rights.
A frequent speaker and podcast guest, Trent is known internationally for his dedication to advancing the roofing and construction industries. 
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