Experience
Tom represents entrepreneurs and high-net worth individuals in connection with their asset protection, estate and gift tax, and transactional tax planning needs, including preparation of wills and revocable and irrevocable trusts, consultation on the establishment of business entities, and preparation of business agreements. Tom has a Masters of Law in Taxation and is a former Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Distinctions and Memberships
- Admitted to the Florida Bar
- Admitted to the Georgia Bar (inactive)
- Admitted to the United States Tax Court
- Certified Public Accountant (Florida)
- Recipient of the Ernst & Young Tax Achievement Award
Education
- University of Florida, LL.M. in Taxation
- Emory University, J.D.
- University of Florida, M.Acc.
- University of Florida, B.S. Accounting, cum laude
When He’s Not Working Hard for Clients
Tom enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and two little boys. Tom also enjoys sports, including baseball and Gator football.
Articles
News
- 26 Johnson Pope Attorneys Named to 2025 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- Thomas D. Sims Named to Board of Directors for The James Museum
- Meet Our Tax Team
- Nicholas J. Grimaudo and Thomas D. Sims accepted into the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
- Welcome Tom Sims
By JP Firm — June 2025
Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP is proud to announce that 26 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This prestigious honor highlights attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional legal skill, peer recognition, and professional achievement across a wide range of practice areas. Super Lawyers is a trusted […]