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Judge Jesse Caldwell III: The Man Behind the Robe Episode 11

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In this episode of Trying 2 Win, Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr talk with recently retired Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell III about life on and off the bench.

Judge Caldwell, who has nearly 50 years of courtroom experience, visited us for a follow-up interview to Unfurling the ‘scarlet thread of justice’ with Judge Jesse Caldwell III. He opens up about moments of levity, strange occurrences, and surprises throughout his career. His recollections include cell phones going off, ceiling tiles falling on Girl Scouts, bailiffs kissing lawyers, and everything in between. “Almost 50 years worth of stories and a lot of good justice that was done,” he says.

Unfurling the ‘scarlet thread of fairness’ with Judge Jesse Caldwell III Episode 10

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In this episode of Trying 2 Win, Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr talk with recently retired Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell III, who has nearly 50 years of courtroom experience that culminated in a 28-year stint as a Superior Court judge in Gaston County, making him the longest-serving Superior Court Judge in the division.

Dubbed “the renaissance man” by Tricia, Judge Caldwell has many interests that he feels have helped him both on the bench and as a lawyer. He’s an actor, writer, foodie, and preacher who said his biggest interest is the people in his community…

North Carolina Court of Appeals Weighs in on Foreign Judgment

Has the clock started running on my foreign judgment? In a recent decision by the North Carolina Court of Appeals, a panel unanimously held that the 10-year period for enforcement of a foreign judgment accrues on the date the judgment […]

First Liar Always Loses: The “Brief Series”

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First Liar Always Loses Honesty is the best policy, and when you’re before a judge, it’s your safest bet. In this “Brief Series” episode (only 10 minutes) , Tricia and Sara discuss why lying in the courtroom is a bad […]

Pressing Pause on Your Legal Career with Heather Fuller : Episode 9

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Pressing Pause on Your Legal Career In this episode of Trying 2 Win, Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr talk with Heather Fuller, a Lincoln Derr attorney and published author. Heather’s professional journey includes passing the bar twice and 10 years […]

The “Brief” Series: Mamaw and the Three-Legged Dog

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Mamaw and the Three-Legged Dog In this insightful bonus episode, Sara and Tricia explore how searching for a scapegoat can backfire. Tricia opens with a funny story from her childhood about her grandmother (Mamaw), her three-legged dog and an invisible […]