
Evett’s life’s mission is strong and clear. To give back, the way her aunt did for her. To believe in the basic goodness of people, and demonstrate that in a world filled with challenges and pain, love can prevail. To believe that we must love God and treat others as we desire to be treated. To expand on the gifts that God has given us, and the desire to see our youth learn the importance of faith, family, and friends. To communicate values that improve the spirit, mind, and body of those with whom we connect.
Through her writing and inspirational speaking, Evett finds her best self, helping others be comfortable in their lives and knowing the importance of God in all things.
Evett’s professional career could fill a book. As an estate, guardianship and elder law attorney, she is shareholder and Chief Diversity Officer of Greenspoon Marder, a law firm with offices in Florida, Nevada, New York, Colorado, and California and close to 200 lawyers on staff. Evett is past president of the National Bar Association (NBA), is a fellow at the American Bar Foundation, and is also a member of the American Law Institute.
For over 15 years, Evett worked with the NBA Crump Law Camp for high school students in Washington, DC, including running the annual Evett L. Simmons Mock Trial Competition. Her contributions to the American Bar Association (ABA) have included chairing the Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity, serving on the Board of the Diversity Center, serving in the ABA House of Delegates, and serving as a member of the ABA National Civics Commission on Civic Education. Evett served on The Florida Bar Board of Governors and was the first woman appointed by The Florida Bar to the Judicial Qualifications Commission. Evett is currently serving for the second time as Chair of The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee, and is past President of the Port St. Lucie Bar Association and the Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association. Evett has been on many Boards, including PACE Center for Girls, the United Way of St. Lucie County and the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of Phi Mu Fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Phi Alpha Delta. She was President of the Fort Pierce Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and continues her work as Vice Chair of Staff and Parish for First United Methodist Church of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Evett is a lifelong member of the NAACP.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Honoring Those Who Demonstrate Spirit and Commitment to Mankind
NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION
Sankofa Award for Contributions to the Legal Pipeline.
EBONY MAGAZINE
One of the Most Influential African Americans in the United States
NATIONAL BLACK PRE-LAW ADMISSIONS AND PREPARATION CONFERENCE
Legacy Builder Award
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (PORT ST. LUCIE CHAPTER)
Outstanding Community Service Award in the Field of Law
PACE
Believing in Girls Embrace Growth & Legacy Award
SOROPTIMIST WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARD
Alumni of the Year Award
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE
Outstanding Alumni Achievement Citation
COUNCIL ON LEGAL EDUCATION
Alumni of the Year Award
UNITED WAY OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Volunteer of the Year Award
NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS
Recipient Five Times
THE FLORIDA BAR 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Pro Bono Award
EVETT L. SIMMONS DAY PROCLAMATION
City of Fernandina Beach, Florida, August 11, 2000
INDUCTED INTO THE FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME INAUGURAL CLASS.
CONTACT EVETT
Email: evett@evettsimmons.com
Phone: 772-342-7713
Evett Simmons
145 NW Central Park Plaza
Suite 115
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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CORE VALUES
Evett actively supports the communities in which she serves, providing guidance to young people so that they will grow into loving and responsible adults, having a healthy faith in God. She believes that all people should be able to follow their dreams, encounter life’s challenges, embrace their faith, and refuse to be held back by fear. Lastly, Evett realizes if we do not create our rainbow from the beginning, we will not find our pot of gold at the end.