Doug Smith

Doug Smith

Partner

A lifelong resident of Spartanburg, Doug joined the firm in 1983 upon receiving his Juris Doctor degree and being admitted to the South Carolina Bar.  Doug worked as an Associate until 1987 when he became a partner. Doug was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1992 and was elected Speaker Pro Tempore in 2000, serving in that capacity until his retirement from the legislature in 2008. Whether as a public servant or a dedicated advocate for clients, serving the people and business community of South Carolina remains Doug’s utmost priority.

Professional/Civic Activities: Doug served eight terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives (1992-2008), and from 2000-2008 served as Speaker Pro Tempore. In 2005, as his Liberty Fellowship project, he created The South Carolina New Statesman Society to provide newly elected members of the General Assembly with ethics and leadership training.  Doug was a member of The South Carolina Golf Association from 1993-2011, and served as its president from 2010-2011. He founded The Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational in 1995, which has grown since its inception to become one of the premiere junior golf tournaments in the country. Along with that, Doug founded the Robert F. Chapman Junior Golf Foundation in 1995 as a means to provide scholarships to deserving youth in South Carolina. Doug has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational since its beginning. He has served as a Commissioner with the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission since 2011 and currently serves as its Chairman.  Additionally, Doug serves as a Trustee of the Heritage Classic Foundation, which is responsible for putting on The RBC Heritage presented by Boeing, a Signature Event on the PGA Tour.