William C. Smith, III was admitted to the Mississippi Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, all in 1988. His experience spans from real estate, corporate and zoning to complex contracts and finance. He also advises major regional and national developers as to financing, development, contracts and Public Service Commission issues in both commercial and residential areas. William is AV rated by Martindale and Hubbell and is listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2010).  

Publications And Honors:

• Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rating
• Chambers USA—America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2009-2011, Real Estate Law)
• The Best Lawyers in America® (2009-2012, Land Use & Zoning Law, Real Estate Law)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree: University of Mississippi, 1985
• Juris Doctor: University of Mississippi School of Law, 1987

Professional And Community Involvement:

• Mississippi Bar Association
• Capital Area Bar Association
• First Presbyterian Church