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R. Bruce Anderson

is a Lawyer in Akron, OH

Akron, OH

Phone (239) 649-2708

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Areas of Law

  • ......................... 15%Zoning and Land Use
  • ......................... 15%Environmental, Energy and Health & Safety
  • ......................... 14%Real Estate Development
  • ......................... 14%Government Relations & Administrative Law
  • ......................... 42%Other

Other Areas Of Law

Transportation; Public/Private Infrastructure; Real Estate



Contact Information

Currently Employed At 222 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
Phone (239) 649-2708
Website www.ralaw.com

Experience & Credentials

Admission Details1981, Illinois and Florida
EducationIllinois State University, B.S., 1977; Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1981
Associations & MembershipsThe Florida Bar (Member, Environmental & Land Use Section).
Awards & RecognitionAV rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Land Use and Zoning (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)

Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Environmental Law (2007, 2010, 2011)
Speaking Engagements"Zoning Due Diligence" - 3rd Annual The Real Estate Landscape: The Experts Speak Live in Collier County, Continuing Legal Education Seminar (October 2007)

"The State of Real Estate in Southwest Florida," Panelist; Hodges University, School of Business (October 2007)

"Transfer of Development Rights" - Naples Area Board of Realtors Continuing Education Seminar (2004)

"From Conflict to Consensus: The Last 10 years of Comprehensive Planning in Collier County" - Leadership Collier Class of 2006

"History of Growth Management in Florida" - Leadership Collier Class of 2004
Reported CasesReceived unanimous approval from Collier County Commission for two new 1,000 acre earth mines.

Received approval from the Collier County Commission for the relocation of the Naples daily newspaper operations to a newly created business park.

Received unanimous approval from Collier County Commission for Comprehensive Plan amendment to incentivize and quadruple potential number Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) dwelling units available in Rural Fringe of County through enhanced environmental preservation, and government conveyance.

Received unanimous approvals from Collier County Commission and Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council for 2500+ acre mixed use Heritage Bay Development of Regional Impact.
Representative ClientsNegotiated numerous comprehensive plan amendments and project development agreements with local environmental organizations and property owner groups.
Civil AssociationsSupreme Court of Florida - County, Circuit Mediator, (August 2008-present)

Appointed by Florida Governor Jeb Bush to the Southwest Florida Expressway Authority (2006-2010)

Collier County Republican Executive Committee, (2004-2010)
- General Counsel (2005-2008)

Urban Land Institute (1999-Present)

Urban Land Institute, Southwest Florida District - Executive Council (2008-present)

Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
- Community Character/Smart Growth Advisory Committee (2001-2004)
- Development Services Advisory Committee (1993-2001); Chairman (1999-2000)
- Land Development Code Advisory Committee (1990-1991)

Collier Building Industry Association, Developer's Council (2010) Governmental Affairs Committee (2000-2002)

Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
- Board of Directors (2005-Present)
- Public Policy Committee (2005-present)
- Leadership Institute Program (2002)
- Issues Advisory Council (2000-2002)
- Leadership Collier Class of 1995
- Transportation Committee Chairman (1990-1991)
- Government Overview Committee, Vice Chairman (1989-1990)
Additional Bio DetailsMr. Anderson has more than 25 years private and public sector experience in zoning, land use and environmental law in Southwest Florida. He represents property owners and national and regional developers of residential, commercial, industrial, mining, and mixed-use community projects, on issues and matters such as: rezoning, planned unit developments, developments of regional impact, conditional use permits, variances, environmental issues, land development code amendments, comprehensive plan amendments, public/private partnerships and other growth management permit and development order issues. Mr. Anderson is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Certified Circuit and County Court Mediator.

Office Information

R. Bruce Anderson
222 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308