Background
Smith, Bruce Arthur was born on January 4, 1952 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of Wayne Coakley and Stella Inez Smith.
Smith, Bruce Arthur was born on January 4, 1952 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of Wayne Coakley and Stella Inez Smith.
Indiana State University (Bachelor of Science, 1973). Indiana University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1976). Phi Delta Phi. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit, 1976-1982.
Bar: Indiana 1976, United States District Court (southern district) Indiana 1976, United States Tax Court 1977, Illinois 1984, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1983. Partner Sturm, Smith, Parmenter & Feavel, Vincennes, Indiana, 1976. Instructor para legal edn.Vincennes University, 1977-1981, member of advisory board department small business education, 1984-1986;deputy prosecuting attorney Knox County Prosecutor" General’ General’ s Office, Vincennes, 1976-1982.
Member American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association (president bankruptcy law section, 1994-1995), Illinois Bar Association, Knox County Bar Association (president 1982-1983), Association Trial Lawyers American, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Knox County Chamber of Commerce (board of directors, president 1985-1986), Vincennes Area Chamber of Commerce (board directors, president 1985-1986), instructor Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1995, 97, Phi Delta Phi. Lodges: Kiwanis (president 1981-1982), Elks (exalted ruler 1983-1984).
Married Lora L. Smith, May 16, 1992. Children: Ashley Nicole, Haley Marie, Nathan Wayne, Bachelor of Science, Indiana.