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William Marion Smith is a partner in the legal firm of Truly, Smith, Latham, PLLC located in Natchez, MS. The firm specializes in oil and gas law and general business practice, and has developed a strong reputation for its knowledge of legal issues related to the petroleum resource industry. He has been involved with this firm since 1959.
Mr. Smith has a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Mississippi, as well as Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the same institution.
In 1977, Mr. Smith served as the Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law, teaching oil and gas law, at the University of Mississippi. Earlier he served as Associate Professor of Law.
He has served as a member of the Budget Commission for the State of Mississippi, as a state Senator from Adams County to the Mississippi Legislature, and as President Pro Tempore for the Mississippi State Senate; including, on several occasions, the role of Acting Governor of the State of Mississippi. | 