Atty. Roger David Aksamit

Atty. Roger David Aksamit

Roger Aksamit serves as the Firm’s Houston Office Leader. In addition, he is a member of the Firm’s Strategic Lateral Hiring Committee and is involved with the Firm’s Diversity & Inclusion initiative.

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About Roger David Aksamit at a glance

Roger David Aksamit is a tax attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Southern Methodist University (LL.M., 1987) and The University of Texas (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Roger Aksamit serves as the Firm’s Houston Office Leader
  • In addition, he is a member of the Firm’s Strategic Lateral Hiring Committee and is involved with the Firm’s Diversity & Inclusion initiative
  • Roger specializes in energy and private equity taxation and counsels public, private equity, and closely held clients in mergers and acquisitions, financing, and joint venture transactions, as well as all other aspects of transactional tax matters and planning
  • He is Board Certified in Tax Law and Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Practice Areas Explained

Roger David Aksamit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roger David Aksamit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roger David Aksamit

Where is Roger David Aksamit's law office located?
Roger David Aksamit's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roger David Aksamit handle?
Roger David Aksamit focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Roger David Aksamit go to law school?
Roger David Aksamit earned their education at (LL.M., 1987); (J.D., 1978); (B.B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Roger David Aksamit for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Roger David Aksamit received?
Roger David Aksamit's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.M.
Southern Methodist University
- 1987
J.D.
The University of Texas
- 1978
B.B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1975

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — by Chambers and Partners (Tax), 2006-2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — by Woodward/White Inc. (Tax Law), 2006-2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Recommended Attorney,”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 US
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — by Legalease (Tax: Domestic Tax; Tax: International Tax, Tax: U.S. Taxes: Non-Contentious), 2015-2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — by Thomson Reuters (Tax, Energy & Natural Resources), 2002-2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Directors Handbook
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , The Essential Guide to the World’s Premier Tax Law Firms, 2014
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Houston Region,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — by Thomson Reuters, 2010, 2016, 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who Legal:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas by Law Business Research Limited (Corporate Tax), 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “ICFM Leading Lawyers 500,”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — InterContinental Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine, 2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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