City: Memphis
LEHMAN, Leopold, lawyer; born Cincinnati, O., March 21, 1842; Hebrew (Alsace-Lorraine) descent; son of Hart LEHMAN; father’s occupation, merchant; educated in public schools and Cincinnati (O.) Law School, graduated from latter; moved to Memphis, in 1863; in 1865 he became a member of the law firm of Herron, Randolph & Lehman, continued until 1867; in 1869 formed a partnership with his brother, E. Lehman, which continued until 1904, when firm changed to Lehman, Gates & Lehman; in 1911 the firm became Lehman, Gates & Martin; member Masons; succeeded Judge Turney on the bench of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, in 1892.
