Lincoln 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.

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We're up for all sorts of challenges.
General Litigation

One of the most difficult parts of business is expecting the unexpected and managing liability. To maintain peace of mind, you need a legal partner who can think ahead.

Business Litigation

To build a business that thrives, you need insight from attorneys who understand your industry at the state and federal level and simplify these concepts into a direct course of action.

Healthcare Liability

For healthcare providers and practitioners, allegations of wrongdoing aren’t just business – they’re intensely personal. Providers need experienced advocates to make an uncomfortable process as comfortable as possible.

Construction Law

Construction projects are complicated at all stages. Disputes are prevalent. Maintaining a foothold requires an attorney with a concrete understanding of diverse issues that often arise. Let us help keep your project on track.

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 30, 2026
Sara Lincoln Named a 2026 Legal 250 Honoree
By Lincoln Derr

This year marks the debut of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Legal 250 — and Sara Lincoln has earned her place among its first class of honorees. The Legal 250 is a brand-new annual feature spotlighting 250 attorneys across North Carolina […]

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June 5, 2026
Lincoln Derr Recognized in Chambers & Partners USA 2026
By Lincoln Derr

Lincoln Derr PLLC is proud to announce that the firm and two of its attorneys have once again been recognized in the Chambers & Partners USA Guide 2026 for North Carolina. Chambers & Partners is one of the most respected […]

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February 19, 2026
Tricia Derr & Sara Lincoln Recognized in 2026 NC Super Lawyers®
By Lincoln Derr

Excellence deserves recognition — and this year, Tricia Derr and Sara Lincoln have earned well-deserved honors in the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers® rankings. Both attorneys were named in the following categories: Top 25 — Charlotte Top 50 Women Top […]

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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

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