Business Litigation

How to Turn a Bad Fact Into a Good Fact

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  A good lawyer is able to discern between good and bad facts. A great lawyer is able to turn a bad fact into a good fact — or at least neutralize the bad fact. On this episode of Trying […]

Zealous Advocacy: Where is the line? The “Brief Series”

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Like so many things in life, the term “zealous advocacy” was born with the best intentions. By definition, it is an attorney’s ethical obligation to do everything reasonable, within his or her means, to help a client achieve the goals […]

Civil DNA: Your Fingerprints Are Everywhere

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In this episode of Trying 2 Win, Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr, co-founders of the law firm Lincoln Derr, discuss the forensics of civil cases — specifically the “DNA” left behind by smartphones, apps, photographs, and more — and how […]

Sara Lincoln Recognized at NCADA Annual Meeting

The North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (“NCADA”) Awards Committee unanimously voted to name Sara Lincoln as the recipient of the 2022 Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. Sara was presented with the award at the 45th Annual Meeting on […]

Litigators vs. Trial Lawyers: Is there a Difference? Episode 15

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Lincoln Derr attorney Jeremy Sugg joined us in the studio to pose an interesting question: Is there a difference between trial lawyers and litigators? The answer: It’s complicated. “The first time I ever heard the two phrases used, to the […]

So You Want To Be A Trial Lawyer Episode 14

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What does it take to be a trial lawyer? And how can young lawyers know if it’s the right choice for them? On this episode of Trying 2 Win, Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr, co-founders of the civil litigation firm […]