After 160 years, oldest law firm in Memphis was 'left with no option' but closure

After 160 years, oldest law firm in Memphis was ‘left with no option’ but closure

Updated: June 01, 2026 10:45 AM CT

Charles Metcalf Crump

Apperson Crump ended its operations at the end of 2025. It leaves behind a legacy not just in the Memphis legal community but the city’s history, attorneys said.

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