Background
Vance, Robert Smith was born on May 10, 1931 in Talladega, Alabama, United States. Son of Harrell Taylor and Mae (Smith) Vance.
Vance, Robert Smith was born on May 10, 1931 in Talladega, Alabama, United States. Son of Harrell Taylor and Mae (Smith) Vance.
Bachelor of Science, University Alabama, 1950; Juris Doctor, U. Alabama, 1952; Master of Laws, George Washington University, 1955.
Partner, Vance, Thompson & Brown, Birmingham, Alabama, 1956-1977; judge, United States Court Appeals 11th Circuit, Birmingham, 1978-1989. Lecturer Cumberland School Law, Samford U., 1967-1969.
Chairman, Alabama Democratic Committee, 1966-1967. President National Association Democratic State Chairmen, 1973-1975. Served to First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1952-1954.
Fellow International Society Barristers. Member American, Alabama, Birmingham bar associations, American Judicature Society, Newcomen Society North America, Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma, Delta Chi.
Married Helen Rainey, October 4, 1953. Children: Robert Smith, Charles R.