Background
Smith, Hugh Nilsen was born on December 26, 1942 in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. Son of Elden Theodore and Francis (Nilsen) Smith.
Smith, Hugh Nilsen was born on December 26, 1942 in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. Son of Elden Theodore and Francis (Nilsen) Smith.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Lawrence College, 1964; Bachelor of Laws, Duke U., 1967.
Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tampa, Florida, 1967-1969; attorney, United States Attorney Office, Tampa, 1969-1973; partner, Fowler, White, Gillen, Boggs, Villareal & Banker, P.A., Tampa, 1973-1985; partner, Smith & Fuller, P.A., Tampa, since 1985. City attorney Madiera Beach, Florida, 1973-1982. Member federal grievance committee Middle District Florida, 1984-1988.
Mayor Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, 1979-1982. Member American Bar Association (member antitrust committee litigation section, economics of law practice section), Hillsborough County Bar Association (trial lawyers section ethics committee), Florida Bar, Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association, Hillsborough County Trial Lawyers Association, International Association Defense Counsel, American Board Trial Attorneys (diplomat), Federal Bar Association (national delegate 1985-1986, treasurer 1986-1987,president-elect 1987-1988, president 1988-1989).
Married Katheryn A. Smith, Mar.31, 1970 (divorced December 1984). Children: Margaret E., Patricia N., Kathryn B.