Digging in to Dirt | What’s New at Barbas Cremer
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Digging into the Dirt Welcome to Digging into the Dirt, our new newsletter designed to keep you up to date on what's happening across our firm. In this inaugural edition, we're celebrating our growing team, recent industry recognition, speaking engagements, and the knowledge our attorneys are sharing throughout the community. We'll also share timely legal updates and insights from our Employment & Business and Land Use & Environmental practice groups through alerts, sent as needed when important developments arise. Thank you for following along as we continue to grow, serve our clients, and demonstrate every day that We Know the Dirt. Now, let's dig in. |
| Welcome Anna Ritenour! |
Anna Ritenour, AICP Director of Planning & Entitlements* Click to View Bio*AICP Certified Land Planner (Non-Attorney). With more than 12 years of experience in land use planning, entitlements, and due diligence, Anna has helped developers, landowners, and national brands navigate the ever-changing development landscape across Central and Southwest Florida. Her unique background includes both private-sector consulting and local government service, giving her valuable insight into how projects are reviewed, evaluated, and ultimately approved. Outside the office, Anna enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons. As both a planner and a proud working mom, she's passionate about helping create communities where Florida families can live, work, and thrive. |
| Awards & Recognition |
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Chambers and Partners USA: 2026 Rankings Barbas Cremer has earned its first-ever firm rankings in Chambers and Partners USA 2026—one of the most respected legal rankings based on independent research, client feedback, and peer interviews.
The firm also continues its recognition in the Chambers USA Spotlight for Florida: Labor & Employment, underscoring strength across leading boutique practices. Super Lawyers Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys through a patented selection process based on independent research and peer recognition. Only 5% of attorneys are named Super Lawyers and 2.5% are recognized as Rising Stars.
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We had a great time at the Florida Environmental Network, Inc.'s 40th Annual Florida Environmental Summer School! Jake Cremer joined Dan Delisi, Alan Krischer, Darrin Taylor and Commissioner Sean Parks to present "Planning the Future: State Leadership or State Preemption? Legislative Updates & Legal Battles," exploring some of the most significant issues shaping Florida's land use landscape. Key takeaways included: ✔️ The defining story in Florida growth management continues to be the tension between state preemption and local control. ✔️ The Live Local Act remains at the center of that conversation, with additional legislative changes on the horizon. ✔️ The 2027 Legislative Session is expected to set the stage for a broader discussion about rewriting Chapter 163. |
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| Social Media Spotlight |
Our connection to Tampa extends beyond the projects we work on. Check out the full post to learn more about our evening at the Centro Asturiano de Tampa’s Annual Membership Dinner and the history behind our firm's ties to Ybor City. Follow us on social media for more community highlights, project updates, and insights from our team. 
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Barbas Cremer, PLLC Founded in Tampa and built for Florida, Barbas Cremer, PLLC combines employment and business law with land use and environmental law to help companies and people build something that matters. We don't just explain what the law says—we partner with clients to get their work done. We Know the Dirt—All of It. 🌱💼 2002 W. Cleveland St. #203, Tampa, FL 33606 | 813-419-3437 | info@barbascremer.com Copyright © 2026 Barbas Cremer, PLLC. All rights reserved. |
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