ABOUT THE HISTORY OF CJLW On July 1, 2015, the firms of Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker LLP and Jenkins Law Group merged to form Craige Jenkins Liipfert & Walker LLP. The merger was a perfect opportunity for both firms to enhance their capabilities and increase the breadth and depth of services that they can offer to their clients. When deciding on their new name, they were in clear agreement that it reflect the history of both firms. Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker is North Carolina’s oldest law firm, having been founded by Burton Craige in Salisbury, North Carolina in 1832. It was very important to the partners of Craige Brawley that Craige continue to be part of the name.