Always Savvy. Never Stuffy.
Learn MoreLincoln Derr is a civil litigation firm built for today’s world.
It began back in 2009 when Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr — both seasoned and accomplished trial attorneys — came together to create a new kind of law firm. They saw a need in the industry and a demand among clients for an alternative to the big, institutional law firms — one that offered diversity, trial experience, innovation, and value. That was the foundation for Lincoln Derr, and it continues to guide our firm now as we continue to grow and win for our clients.
We're up for all sorts of challenges.
Products Liability
When a product is involved in any loss, it’s easy to point fingers at the manufacturer/seller. Our team deconstructs details to identify the true cause of the injury. Products liability cases require an understanding of medicine in personal injury cases and business valuation in economic loss cases. We have both.
Our Podcast: Trying 2 Win
Rarely do you find a legal podcast as raw, candid, and powerful as Trying 2 Win, a show about real-life legal battles inside and outside the courtroom. Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr, co-founders of Lincoln Derr, have practiced law for more than 25 years. In building an enviable track record of success, they’ve also collected incredible stories.
In Trying 2 Win, they share those stories, covering everything from early successes and failures to diversity in the courtroom, challenging witness interrogations, and more. They also host special guests who share their unique experiences, whether building a case behind the scenes or fighting it out in court. New to your law career or a seasoned veteran, this is the legal podcast you’ve been waiting for. It’s everything you wish they taught you in law school and so much more.



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June 13, 2025
Trial Win in Harnett County
By Lincoln DerrPlease join us in congratulating Tricia Derr, Heather Fuller, Phoebe Coddington, and Christian Whittington on securing a defense verdict in Harnett County in a medical malpractice case involving a birth-related brain injury. This was an incredibly complex and emotional case, […]
Read MoreJune 9, 2025
Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Recognition
By Lincoln DerrChambers and Partners USA 2025 has ranked Lincoln Derr in Band 1 for Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense — North Carolina, placing us among the most respected firms in this area of practice. This prestigious ranking reflects the dedication, skill, and […]
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Sara Lincoln & Tricia Derr Featured in Super Lawyers 2025
By Lincoln DerrLincoln Derr is pleased to announce that co-founders Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr have been recognized in the 2025 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers! 🎉 Both were named among the Top 25 Charlotte Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women North […]
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The Lincoln Derr
Advantage
As a firm, our strength lies in our experience. We are trial attorneys. It’s in our blood, and we fight hard for our clients, no matter what — even if a case never sees the inside of a courtroom. That’s the Lincoln Derr Advantage.
We represent some of the largest healthcare providers, municipalities, retailers, and public utilities in the country. From breach of contract to construction defects, professional negligence to licensure issues, product liability to commercial real estate disputes, our institutional knowledge and experience reign supreme. Logging more than 10,000 courtroom hours and 150-plus years of combined practice experience, we bring it. Every. Single. Time. #LDAdvantage