Background
Smith, Allen Elmer was born on September 25, 1932 in Kewanee, Illinois, United States. Son of Donald Elmer and Pauline Anne (Sullivan) Smith.
Smith, Allen Elmer was born on September 25, 1932 in Kewanee, Illinois, United States. Son of Donald Elmer and Pauline Anne (Sullivan) Smith.
Bachelor of Arts, University Texas, 1960; Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1961.
Law clerk to, United States Circuit Court Judge J.C. Hutcheson, Junior, Houston, 1961-1962; associate, Orgain Bell & Tucker, Beaumont, Texas, 1962-1964; professor of law, University Texas School Law, Austin, 1964-1977; dean, U. Missouri School Law, Columbia, 1977-1981; dean, U. Alabama School Law, 1981-1982; partner firm, Salmanson & Smith, Austin, 1970-1977; partner firm, Torres, Wingate & Smith, McAllen, Texas, 1982-1984; principal, Allen E. Smith & Associations, McAllen, since 1984.
Served with United States Navy United States Marine Corps, 1950-1957. Member American Bar Association Lodges: Rotary.
Married Tot Porter, December 21, 1953. Children: Teresa M., Donovan P.