Background
Smith,, James Emerson was born on September 9, 1967 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Emerson and Nina Geddes Smith.
Smith,, James Emerson was born on September 9, 1967 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Emerson and Nina Geddes Smith.
Bachelor, University South Carolina, 1990. Juris Doctor, University South Carolina, 1995.
Attorney Nelson, Mullins, Riley Scarborough LLP, 1995—1996. Private practice, 1996—2000. Shareholder Smith Ellis and Stuckey, PA, from 2000.
Member District 72 South Carolina House of Representatives, South Carolina, from 1997, chair Ethics Committee. 1st lieutenant United States Army Reserve, since 1996.
Member Success by 6 United Way. Member of American Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, Sierra Club, Columbia Rotary Club.
Married Mary Kirkland Thomas, 1991. Children: James Emerson II, Thomas Bridges.