James Dwight Smith

Background

Smith, James Dwight was born on April 30, 1956 in Atlanta. Son of Roland James and Georgia (Higgins) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Samford U., 1977; postgraduate, U. Alabama, 1977-1979; Juris Doctor, U. Alabama, 1982.

Career

Associate, Hubbard, Waldrop, Tanner & Degraffenried, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1982-1984; partner, Searcy and Smith, Professional Corporation, Tuscaloosa, 1984-1986; private practice, Tuscaloosa, 1986-1989; managing partner, Smith and Ferguson, Tuscaloosa, 1989-1991; managing partner, Smith and Kelly, Tuscaloosa, 1991-1993; private practice, Tuscaloosa, since 1993. Member professional advisory board Alabama Mental Health Technology Organisation, Tuscaloosa, 1985-1986, 89-91. Adjunct judge Moot Court program U. Alabama, since 1983.

Achievements

• James Dwight Smith has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisor, zone chairman administrator Circle K. International, since 1987. Member Tuscaloosa County Democratic Executive Committee. Chairman Tuscaloosa County Democratic Party, since 1997.

Member ATLA, Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, Tuscaloosa Trial Lawyers Association, Alabama State Bar (public relations committee 1989-1996, indigent defense committee since 1995), Tuscaloosa County Bar Association (Law Day committee 1982-1986, public relations committee 1989-1998, law library committee 1994-1997, mediator since 1997), U. Alabama Alumni Association, Kiwanis (local president, lieutenant governor), University Club.

Interests

• Avocations: sports, personal computers.

Connections

Married Celeste Carlton, October 8,1983. 1 child, Anna Marie.

Father:

Roland James Smith

Mother:

Georgia (Higgins) Smith

Spouse:

Celeste Carlton

child:

Anna Marie Smith