Attorneys

Janey is a Carrollton native and graduated from Carrollton High School before earning her Bachelor of Arts in English cum laude from the University of West Georgia. She earned her Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law, where she was a Governor's Scholarship recipient and was recognized on both the Dean's Scholar List and Dean's List. While in law school, Janey clerked with Schutt, Schmidt & Noey, P.A., a Jacksonville civil litigation firm. Janey is licensed to practice law in Florida and Georgia. After graduation, she began her legal career in the Jacksonville office of Wicker Smith, a multi-state litigation firm, before returning to Carrollton. After returning home, Janey spent more than 12 years in education, teaching English, business, and debate at Carrollton High School. She also served as assistant debate coach and founded the Carrollton High School dance program. Janey's practice includes estate planning and probate. She is married to Eric Simmons, and they have two children, Davis and English Jane (EJ).