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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 […]

Did you get my email? Let’s talk about Powell v. Cartret

Did you get my email? Let’s talk about Powell v. Cartret. An unpublished opinion from the Court of Appeals often garners little attention. The fact it is unpublished means it is not “controlling legal authority”. The Court’s refusal to make it a published […]

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 […]

The Intersection of Art and Law with Sally Higgins – Episode 8

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In this episode of Trying 2 Win Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr talk with Sally Higgins, a lawyer turned artist turned painter, who created the podcast’s cover art background, “Brave Enough.”

“Creative” is not a word often associated with lawyers or the legal system. In society, many view lawyers (and those in other legal positions) as people driven by logic, precision and persuasion. While they are not wrong, there is much more to it. In addition to delivering perfectly worded closing arguments to the courtroom, successful lawyers possess creative skills that are crucial to the job.