Charles C. Drennon III
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Charles C. Drennon III is a Memphis, Tennessee attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC who has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.
Charles “Chuck” Drennon brings more than 35 years of legal experience advising businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters. His practice focuses on Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, with additional work involving entity formation and organization, commercial real estate matters, and business transactions.
Chuck regularly assists clients with commercial real estate lending, property acquisitions and sales, leasing arrangements, and complex merger and acquisition transactions. He works closely with business owners and leadership teams to understand their operational and financial goals and to help structure transactions that support both immediate needs and long-term business planning.
Based in Memphis, Chuck represents companies across Tennessee and beyond, providing practical legal guidance throughout the life cycle of a business—from formation and financing to growth, restructuring, and ownership transitions.
Overview
- The University of Alabama, B.S. W honors, graduated 1978
- University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., graduated 1981
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1981
- Tennessee Board of Law Examiners - District IX Investigating Committee Member
- Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility - Former District IX Hearing Committee Member
- Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Capital Campaign, 1989-1990 - Chairman for the University of Memphis
- University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Alumni Association - Past President
- American Bar Association - Member
- Memphis and Shelby County Bar Association - Member
- Memphis and Shelby County Bar Association - former Director YLD, 1985-1986
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1981
- Tennessee Board of Law Examiners - District IX Investigating Committee Member
- Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility - Former District IX Hearing Committee Member
- Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Capital Campaign, 1989-1990 - Chairman for the University of Memphis
- University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Alumni Association - Past President
- American Bar Association - Member
- Memphis and Shelby County Bar Association - Member
- Memphis and Shelby County Bar Association - former Director YLD, 1985-1986
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- The University of Alabama, B.S. W honors, graduated 1978
- University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., graduated 1981
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Memphis (2017)
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Corporate Finance
Martindale Hubbell Rating – AV Preeminent
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