Background
Smith, Michael Willis was born on February 16, 1944 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert Jackson Bates and Mary (Willis) Smith.
Smith, Michael Willis was born on February 16, 1944 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert Jackson Bates and Mary (Willis) Smith.
Presbyterian College (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). University of South Carolina (Juris Doctor, 1969). Phi Delta Phi. Member, Society of Wig and Robe.
Member, Editorial Board, South Carolina Law Review, 1967-1969. Law Clerk to Honorary Robert R. Merhige, Jr„ United States. District Judge, Eastern District of Virginia, 1969-1970.
Member, Executive Committee, 1983-1988 and President, 1986-1987, Richmond Bar Association. Member of Council, Virginia State Bar, since 1988.
Law clerk to presiding judge The United States of America District Ct (eastern district) Virginia, Richmond, 1969-1970. Partner Christian, Barton, Epps, Brent & Chappell, since 1970.
Bar: South Carolina 1969, Virginia 1970, United States District Court (eastern and western districts) Virginia 1970, United States District Court South Carolina 1970, United States Court Appeals (4th circuit) 1970, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1970.
Board directors Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, 1987-1992. Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Virginia Bar Association, Virginia State Bar (council since 1988, executive committee since 1991, president 1995-1996), South Carolina Bar Association, Bar Association City of Richmond (president 1986-1987), American College Trial Lawyers, Defense Research Institute, International Association Insurance Counsel.
Married Ellen Bain Bremner, August 3, 1968. Children: Michael Willis Junior, Ann Maury, Ashley Davies Bremner.
