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Hundreds of judges as well as lawyers via a United States privately know William Reece Smith, Jr., who has been described ”as a mythological lawyer.” Thousands some-more via a republic as well as around a universe know him by his repute a chairman of formidable integrity, competence, as well as joining to a authorised contention as well as to a administration department of justice. His use to club associations is desolate as well as has finished most to raise a accessibility of authorised services to a bad as well as a disadvantaged. This autobiography examines a hold up of a tough working, goal-oriented individual, right away in his ninth decade. It starts with his childhood as well as continues by a present. In you do so, it chronicles a growth an… More >>
A Consummate Lawyer: William Reece Smith, Jr.
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Micheal Swygert does an excellent job of chronicling the life of William Reece Smith, Jr. I had the honor of taking one of Atty. Smith’s classes at Stetson University College of Law many years ago. I found him to be knowledgeable and humble, two qualities that do not often marry well in attorneys. William Reece Smith, Jr. is certainly the exception.
Swygert’s style is open, engaging and very straight forward. I enjoyed this narrative very much and will recommend this book to friends who desire to read a well researched book about an ethical and consummate lawyer.
Kudos to Swygert on a well written tome.
Michael Swygert’s aptly titled Biography on William Reece Smith portrays him as he is … revered in legal circles and widely known throughout the legal profession. Swgyert artfully chronicles Smith’s journey from a hard-working youth with a passion to succeed, through college, military, law school, Rhodes Scholar, and a renowned career as a prominent attorney. Swygert emphasizes Smith’s professional leadership at various levels of the bar, ranging from heading local bar associations through national, as well as international associations. He also includes the personal side of Smith, as he is with his family and friends and shares stories that will intrigue you – revealing Smith’s life sharing anecdotes which offers a view to not only what Smith was experiencing, but his perception of events.
The book is about Smith’s legendary commitment to the law through six decades of service, extolling his never-say-quit attitude and his unwavering ethical beliefs. Smith is a teacher, literally and figuratively. He is a man driven to success with an ability to get there. Smith is a lawyer to emulate and he is still going strong.
This book is a must read for every young person embarking on their own legal journey as well as any seasoned attorney. Those who have met Smith consider it a privilege. Those who have not will look for the opportunity after reading his story.
There are lawyers who have made significant contributions to the American people but who receive little public recognition. William Reece Smith, Jr., until the publication of “A Consummate Lawyer,” is one of the titans of the legal community who has not gotten the accolades he deserves. In this academically rigorous work, Michael I. Swygert provides an accounting of all of Smith’s selfless work for the common good. Swygert avoids the temptation to use grandiose language and simply recounts the many auspicious events in Smith’s life, and the facts speak for themselves. This book portrays in detail a model for the careers of young or aspiring attorneys while providing insight into the many ways an attorney can serve the country.