Background
Smith, Edward Michael was born on March 29, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Andrew Patrick and Margaret Mary (McGavin) Smith.
Smith, Edward Michael was born on March 29, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Andrew Patrick and Margaret Mary (McGavin) Smith.
Bachelor, Aquinas College, 1961; Juris Doctor, Wayne State University, 1965.
Associate, Morse & Kleiner, Grand Rapids, 1965-1970; partner, Morse, Kleiner & Smith, Grand Rapids, 1970-1975; private practice law, Grand Rapids, 1975-1980; partner, Pinsky, Smith, Fayette & Hulswit and predecessor firms, Grand Rapids, since 1980. Public administrator Kent County, Michigan, 1979-1984. Governor appointed member Workers Compensation Qualification Advisory Committee.
Member appeals committee Michigan Democrats, since 1978, Executive Board Catholic Center Boosters, since 1982. Chairman Kent County Democrats, Grand Rapids, 1972-1974. Board of trustees Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, 1973-1986.
Board directors St. John's Home, GrandRapids, 1970. Member Federal Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Grand Rapids Bar Association, Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, Aquinas College Alumni Association (president 1970-1972), Cath.Cen.-West Catholic Alumni Association (president 1979-1983).
Married Patricia A. Geer. Children: Edward M. Junior, Timothy R., Katherine M., Matthew T.