Florida Construction Law

Colorado, Texas, Missouri, and other Midwest and Southern states are known for their heavy storms, bringing wind, tornadoes and hail. Increasingly, they're also becoming known for fraudulent roofing contractors, a phenomenon in which companies prey on homeowners following major storm events and take off with their insurance money. In Missouri, "it's changed the landscape entirely," said Jason Shupp, president of St. Louis-based Ferguson Roofing and past president of the Roofing and Siding Contractors Alliance (RSCA), a regional association serving Missouri and parts of Illinois. "How any contractor goes to market has changed quite a bit." Fraudulent storm chasers also generate a sense of urgency among homeowners that isn't always necessary. "They have a sense that they have to move really quickly, which isn't always the case," Shupp said. That's because this kind of "storm chase" knows they must close the deal quickly befo...

Litigation is what people typically have in mind when they think of a lawsuit.  In litigation, the dispute is presented to a judge and/or jury at a formal trial to decide who wins.  Litigation is open to the public and is conducted under strict rules of procedure and evidence.   Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com

Litigation, arbitration, and mediation are three different methods used to resolve a dispute arising out of a construction contract.  Many non-lawyers are unsure regarding the differences between those three methods.  The next few blog posts will discuss the difference between these dispute resolution methods. Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com