Sydney M. Simmons has been practicing as an attorney in Florida since 2020, and is proud to serve clients in her hometown. Sydney started the practice of law in general civil litigation with a focus on estate and trust litigation. The experience Sydney gained in litigation now serves her practice that focuses on Estate Planning (Trusts, Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney for Financial and Health Care Surrogates). It is Sydney’s goal for her clients to feel comfortable knowing their affairs are taken care of for their loved ones, and to feel confident having Sydney prepare efficient and thorough estate plans on their behalf.
Sydney graduated from Florida State University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 2017 with Magna Cum Laude honors. She then received her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law in 2020. After law school, Sydney returned to her hometown to be close to her family and begin her law career.
Sydney is a Florida native, and was born and raised in Sumter County. Sydney lives in Oxford with her husband, Caleb, and her two children, Elle and Barrett. She feels fortunate to practice law in an area so close to her family and to serve this community. In her free time, Sydney enjoys spending time outside with her kids, reading, and baking.
Why do you like working with families in this capacity?
I love getting to know my clients, their family dynamics, and about the lives they have built for themselves that leads them to the need for our estate planning services.
What makes this law firm different than the others?
The Pittman Law Office goes out of their way to be accessible to their clients at all stages of the estate planning process, including after their plans are created and executed. Each member of the Firm is rooted in this community and seeks to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
Rule of thumb to live by
Just keep swimming.
Favorite Bible verse?
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding ,will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7.
Best spot in The Villages
Our family loves visiting the Brownwood town square for dinner and music. Our two year old daughter, Elle, loves to dance and get ice cream for a weekend treat.
