James F. Smith

Dear Smith Family: I had started the day thinking of Jim. I hadn't thought about him since 2013 when I left Butler Pappas' Miami Office. Today, I woke up and said, "I need to reach out to Jim and let him know what kind of impact he had on my life...even though I hadn't talked to him in years." I checked the law firm page, and didn't see him there. "It has been eight years or so, he might have moved on." I searched Google, but nothing popped up until I found this obituary, and my heart...

Dear Smith Family,
We were sorry to hear of Jim’s passing in 2014. We have many fond memories of all of your family at SS Peter and Paul and at Notre Dame Football games.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your faMiley.
Sincerely,
The ONeill Family

We just read about Jim's death in the UVa alumni magazine. Jim and I were classmates in AF ROTC. My husband Bob ('81) also knew him though AF ROTC. May happy memories of this wonderful man soothe your sad hearts, and may perpetual light shine upon him. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, Lauren (Rose) and Bob Clark [email protected]

Hi jen, we are so sorry to hear about Jim. We have fond memories of sspp and. going to Nd.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
Sincerly,
Judie,paul,kevin and erin oneill -rhode island

My thoughts and prayers to Jenny and the rest of your family. I remember you and Jim fondly from law school days. I especially want to thank your family for Jim's service to our country.

I was proud to have Jim as my law partner for quite a few years at Clausen Miller, and on the trial team for the Rubbermaid case, which produced a record verdict. Jim was an excellent lawyer and a gentleman with a dedication to service that was well reflected in his distinguished military career. Jim was a fine representative of his alma mater, Notre Dame, as well, exemplifying the high ideals of that institution. And I always appreciated his understated sense of humor, which was never...

Our prayers are with Jim and all his family and friends during this time. May fond memories of Jim console and comfort you all. He is at peace. -Kotz Family (Ken, Gina, Lisa, Maria)

Jim was my colleague and mentor for four years at Butler Pappas. What I'll always remember is despite how easy it would have been to get a big head during his career of considerable accomplishment, Jim was always a gentleman, humble, and kind. It was an honor and privilege to begin my legal career working with him. He will be sorely missed, and the world is lesser place without him. The world needs more men like Jim.

I had the pleasure of working for many years with Jim during our tenure at Clausen Miller, P.C. and was saddened to hear of his passing. Jim was a wonderful man and an honor and privilege to have known him. Although, there are no words of comfort that can fill the void in the hearts of Jim's family, we extend our deepest and sincerest sympathies to Jenny, Luke, Matthew, Joe and Jim's entire family.