Education

University of Florida Levin 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 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 and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 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 more than 30 years and has experience with rule development, permitting and third party challenges.

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

  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando Land Use & Zoning Lawyer of the Year, 2012
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Land Use & Zoning Law; Water Law, 2007-2012
  • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Environmental Law, 1995-2012
  • Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Environment Law, 2008-2011
  • Florida Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Florida Trend magazine, 2011
  • Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2011
  • Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine, 2008-2010
  • Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers magazine, May 2009
  • 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

Speaking Engagements

  • "Protecting Water Rights in Florida: a Logical Response to Changes in Growth Patterns," Growth Management, Energy, Climate Change and the Environment, Florida Chamber Foundation, February 23, 2011
  • "Florida Water Law - Is There A Need for Change?" Growth Management, Energy, Climate Change and the Environment, Florida Chamber Foundation, February 22, 2011

Published Articles & Books