Romney C. Rogers
Managing Partner
Direct: (954) 400-4115
Email: rcrogers@rmzlaw.com
Romney Rogers has been a positive fixture in Fort Lauderdale for over forty years. Romney has acted as an advisor, advocate and trusted partner to a wide array of clients within the Fort Lauderdale business, banking, and real estate community. His in-depth knowledge of the city, its leaders and the economic environment of South Florida make him an obvious choice for individuals, businesses or institutional clients in need of his wise counsel or litigation experience.
Romney’s combined years of experience in multiple areas of the law have allowed him to develop a broad perspective and logical approach to his client’s needs. He is solution oriented but not afraid of controversy.
In addition to his business, real estate, and litigation experience, Romney has also counseled hundreds of individuals in the area of probate, estate planning, trust and guardianship. He seeks to understand the desired outcome for each client and considers every situation as unique.
Romney has also worked with families who have family businesses. His understanding of how these entities operate and the skills required have enabled him to become an indispensable asset to those he serves.
Romney’s commitment to Fort Lauderdale is unmatched. With over thirty years of service in positions including the past chairman of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce (2003); president of the Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club (1986); president of Stranahan House, Inc. (1988); graduate of Leadership Broward (1988) and Leadership Florida (1991); and the inaugural class of Lifework Leadership (2007). He is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale, where he has served as trustee, as well as chairman of the deacons.
Romney was elected to the Fort Lauderdale City Commission in 2009 after serving as secretary/trustee of the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Police and Fire Pension Board for five years, overseeing a $500 million pension fund. He was a founding member of the Board of Directors for the Broward Housing Partnership and co-chair of the Fort Lauderdale Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Committee for a number of years. He has also served on the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization and Downtown Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association.
Education
Southside Elementary
Rogers Junior High
Stranahan High
Rutgers University
AB. Business Administration
Mercer University
Law School
Juris Doctorate
Bar Admissions
Florida Bar
Georgia Bar
United States Courts of Appeal (5th and 11th Circuits Bar)
United States District Courts (Southern and Middle Districts Bar)
United States Bankruptcies Court (Southern and Middle)
Practice Areas
Real Estate
Wills, Trusts and Estates
Business and Banking Transactions
Litigation (including Probate Litigation)