Michelle M. Smith

Profile:
Michelle Smith was born and raised in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She attended the University of Mississippi where she received an undergraduate degree and a Masters Degree in Accountancy, with an emphasis in taxation. Michelle practiced as a Certified Public Accountant for two years with KPMG in Memphis, Tennessee. She received her law degree from the University of Mississippi in 2000, and lives in Ocean Springs, Mississippi with her husband Dan and their two daughters.

After being admitted to practice law in 2000, Michelle served as a law clerk to United States District Judge David C. Bramlette, III. She joined Page, Mannino, Peresich & McDermott, PLLC in 2002. Michelle is an associate with the firm handling primarily appellate and municipal law issues.

Admissions and licenses

Mississippi Supreme Court, 2000

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2000

United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, 2000

Certified Public Accountancy License (Inactive)

Practice areas

Appeallate law

Civil and commercial litigation

Contracts

Workers' compensation

Municipal law

Experience

Page, Mannino, Peresich & McDermott, PLLC, Associate, 2002 - present

Law Clerk to United States District Judge, David C. Bramlette III, 2000 - 2001

KPMG, Peat Marwick, Memphis, Tennessee

• Senior Tax Specialist, 1995 - 1997

Education

University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2000, Magna Cum Laude

• Mississippi Law Journal
• Finalist in Steen Reynolds Dalehite Trial Competition
• Outstanding Student Award in Torts, Income Taxation of Individuals, Partnership Taxation

University of Mississippi, Masters of Accountancy, with emphasis in taxation, 1995

University of Mississippi, Bachelors of Accountancy, Summa Cum Laude, 1994

• Taylor Medalist

Professional and civic involvement

Professional Associations:

• Mississippi Bar Association
• Harrison County Bar Association

Community/Civic Activities:

• St. Paul United Methodist Preschool Board Member, 2004 - 2007
• St. Paul United Methodist Church, Member
• Duchess Club of Ocean Springs, Treasurer

Outside of the office

Michelle is an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi and is involved in the various activities of her children. She is also active in the schools her children attend and in the community.