Alan D. Smith

Alan D. Smith - of Boston entered into rest May 28, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Susan Florence Smith. Devoted father of Lily Florence Smith. Dear son of Elaine (Kottock) Smith & the late Arnold Robert Smith. Loving brother of Carolyn Levitan & her husband Kurt. Cherished son in law of Charlotte Florence and her late husband Leonard Florence. Brother in law of Faye Florence & Rick Alexander and Mark & Pam Florence. Adored uncle to his nieces & nephews.

A Principal in the Boston law office, Alan worked with Fish & Richardson for nearly 20 years and was a valued member of their litigation team, leading the firm’s international business development efforts for many years. His success landed him on the National Law Journal’s “Defense Hot List" and he earned recognition as a “Massachusetts Super Lawyer.”

An electrical engineer by training, he earned his undergraduate degree from MIT. Post-grad, he worked for MITRE Corp. on satellite design and later earned his law degree at USC. He was well known and respected in the international legal community, having served as Program Chair for the 2008 AIPPI World Congress in Boston and as a member of AIPPI’s Executive Committee.

Having been an Eagle Scout, he was committed to charitable causes. His philanthropy included organizations focusing primarily on children, seniors and medical causes. Those who knew Alan will remember his deep devotion to his family. He especially cherished their time together on Nantucket.

Funeral services will take place Friday May 31, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Pkwy., Chestnut Hill, MA. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to MIT for the Alan D. Smith Memorial Fund. Checks should be payable to MIT and mailed to Bonny Kellermann, Director of Memorial Gifts; 600 Memorial Drive, W98-500; Cambridge, MA 02139. Please include a note stating that your gift is in memory of Alan D. Smith or Dana Farber Cancer Institute in support of the research of Dr. Thomas Abrams, www.danafarber.org.