Background
Smith, James Payton was born on October 17, 1950 in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States. Son of T.P. and Frances Ann (Dallashyde) Smith.
Smith, James Payton was born on October 17, 1950 in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States. Son of T.P. and Frances Ann (Dallashyde) Smith.
Bachelor in Political Science, U. Alabama, Huntsville, 1973; Juris Doctor, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1976.
Associate, Ford, Caldwell & Payne, Huntsville, 1976-1978; partner, Harrison & Burwell, Huntsville, 1978-1980; member, Alabama House of Representatives, 1978-1982; partner, Harrison & Smith, Huntsville, 1980-1982; partner, Smith & Waldrop, Huntsville, since 1983; member, Alabama Senate, since 1983.
Member American Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, Madison County Bar Association, Order of Coif, PiSigma Alpha, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Delta Tau Kappa.
Married Cheryl Hart, July 28, 1984.