Mr. Smith is the Director of Administration and Controller for Levin Papantonio Rafferty. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama and continued his studies at Alabama by earning a Masters degree in Tax Accounting. He is a licensed CPA in the State of Alabama. Mr. Smith received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Birmingham School of Law, graduating third in his class. Mr. Smith is a member of the American Bar Association and is currently admitted to practice in the State of Alabama and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama. Robert and his wife, Becky live in Fairhope, Alabama with their two children.

Year Joined Law Firm
2001

Present Position with Law Firm
Director of Administration and Controller
Associate Attorney

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury
Mass Torts
Business Torts
Class Action
Securities Litigation

Bar Admissions
Alabama
U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama
U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama
U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama

Certifications/Specialties
Licensed CPA, State of Alabama

Education
Birmingham School of Law, juris doctorate, 2001
University of Alabama, Masters degree in tax accounting
University of Alabama, Bachelor of Science degree in accounting

Published Works
“The Business of Law: Improving Profit Margins,” The Trial Lawyer, Volume III, Number II, 2013

Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association

Prior Employment
Arthur Anderson, tax manager
AmSouth Bank, assistant vice president- tax