FN-4837607 MN-4837607 LN-4837607, Esq.
Attorney, Arbitrator, and Mediator
Tampa, Florida
Adams and Reese, LLP - Partner
Attorney, Arbitrator, and Mediator
Partner, Adams and Reese, 2022-Present; Attorney, Cotney Construction Law LLP, 2017-2022; Shareholder, GrayRobinson P.A., 2003-2017; Associate, Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker P.A., 2002-2003, Associate, Berman & Associates, 2001-2002; Associate, Escobar & Associates P.A., 2000-2001.
Over 20 years of legal experience, practicing primarily in the areas of construction, commercial, landlord/tenant, and general civil/business litigation. Experienced in all aspects of litigation, including jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals.
Construction:
Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. A majority of practice is devoted to construction litigation and arbitration representing owners, manufacturers, developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and others in the construction industry in a variety of matters. Extensive experience includes contract review and drafting, contract disputes, lien and bond claims, insurance coverage disputes, and construction defect and negligence claims.
Commercial Litigation:
Practice also includes a wide variety of commercial litigation matters, including lien foreclosure and collection, real property disputes, commercial and residential landlord/tenant litigation, and business disputes.
Construction:
Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. A majority of practice is devoted to construction litigation and arbitration representing owners, manufacturers, developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and others in the construction industry in a variety of matters. Extensive experience includes contract review and drafting, contract disputes, lien and bond claims, insurance coverage disputes, and construction defect and negligence claims.
Commercial Litigation:
Practice also includes a wide variety of commercial litigation matters, including lien foreclosure and collection, real property disputes, commercial and residential landlord/tenant litigation, and business disputes.
Served as mediator in numerous mediations involving commercial and construction-related litigation issues, including contract disputes, defect claims, insurance coverage disputes, and negligence claims.
Served as mediator in multiple mediations involving disputes over amounts due under contract and change orders, alleged construction defects in residential and commercial projects, and insurance coverage for construction defects and negligence claims.
The mediator’s role is to facilitate settlement in an efficient and professional manner. Often times mediators spend too much time talking about themselves and their professional credentials. The lawyers already know the mediator is qualified and have vetted their knowledge and experience before making a decision to retain the mediator. Consequently, the mediator’s time is better spent establishing a rapport with the parties, listening to their concerns, identifying the issues, challenging the parties on the strengths and weaknesses of the respective positions, and helping the parties facilitate an understanding that will get the case resolved.
University of Florida (JD, with honors-1999)
University of Florida (BA, Political Science-1995).
University of Florida (BA, Political Science-1995).
Admitted to the Bar: Florida (2000); US District Court: Middle, Southern, and Northern Districts of Florida (2003).
Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law (2021).
Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law (2021).
Florida Bar - Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section; Gulf Coast Builders Exchange; Hillsborough County Bar Association; Tampa Bay Inn of Court.
"Critical Contract Provisions for Contractors" presented to Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida 2023; "Are COVID-19 Liability Waivers Enforceable?" Roofing Magazine, Vol. 11, No. 5, 2020; “Alternative Dispute Resolution” CCL University, 2019; “Common Commercial General Liability Insurance Provisions and Exclusions that Effect the Construction Industry”, CCL University, 2019; “Depositions-What You Need to Know”, Tampa Bay Inn of Court, 2016.
Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco Counties, Florida.
$450 Per Hour
English
United States of America
Tampa, FL
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The information contained in this resume has been supplied solely by the individual mediator and may, or may not, be a complete recitation of their experience. The AAA assumes no responsibility for the content, completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information contained in a mediator’s resume. If you have any questions about a mediator’s experience or background, you are encouraged to contact your case manager.
Mediators on the AAA Roster are not employees or agents of the AAA.
