Education

University of Florida College of Law, J.D.
University of Florida, B.A., with high honors

Bar Admissions

Florida

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Roger W. Sims

Partner
Orlando
t: 407-244-5107

Roger W. Sims is a Partner with Holland & Knight, residing in the firm's Orlando, Florida office. Mr. Sims chairs the firm's Water Resources Team and practices in the areas of water resources, environmental, and land use law. Mr. Sims deals with many governmental agencies on a regular basis, including the state's Water Management Districts, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the Florida Department of Community Affairs, as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

He has practiced before water regulators for over 20 years and served on an ad hoc rule development committee for surface water matters at St. Johns River Water Management District.

Mr. Sims has authored numerous publications and articles and lectures frequently on environmental and land use matters including water law, wetland issues and other environmental topics.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers
  • Florida Super Lawyer
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers, Orlando Magazine
  • Who's Who Legal
  • University of Florida Moot Court Team, former member

Memberships

  • The Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law Section, Former Chairman
  • American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Environmental Law, former member
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Phi Kappa Phi
  • Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Florida Blue Key
  • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Published Articles & Books