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Lincoln Derr Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina Legal Elite
Lincoln Derr is proud to announce that Tricia Derr and Gwendolyn Lewis have been named as honorees of “Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite” by Business North Carolina Magazine. Both Ms. Derr and Ms. Lewis were listed for their work in the Litigation practice area....
Sara Lincoln featured in The Future of Resolution Podcast
Want to know why you should not underestimate Sara Lincoln? Tune in to the most recent episode of “The Future of Resolution Podcast,” hosted by Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation and Arbitration and find out the answer. The episode is titled "The Power of Being...
Is my Employer Watching me on Social Media? Short answer, YES.
Play it safe. Keep your social media accounts employer-friendly. It’s no secret that 2020 has impacted our relationship with the internet, especially social media. In fact, recent polls show Americans’ overall “screen time” is up 69% from pre-COVID usage, and our use...
Lincoln Derr Ranked in 2021 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the tenth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Lincoln Derr PLLC has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 6 practice areas. Firms included in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
Life is Short
Lunch. Clerkship. Love Connection.
A few years ago, a friend asked me to meet a law student who was a summer associate at her firm and who was interested in clerking for a federal district court judge. I had clerked for a Fourth Circuit Judge and…
Lincoln Derr Attorneys Speak at North Carolina Central University School of Law
Lincoln Derr attorneys Gwendolyn Lewis and Jeremy Sugg were honored to speak to North Carolina Central University ("NCCU") School of Law students for their series "A Day in the Life of a Small Firm Litigator." They shared insights on our small firm culture, compared...
Summary Judgement in Medical Malpractice Action
Attorney Scott Addison recently won summary judgment in defense of our client, an orthopedic surgeon, in a case arising out of a nerve injury that occurred during a procedure to shorten a patient’s leg. The patient had previously undergone a total hip replacement by a physician in another state that, unfortunately, resulted in a leg-length discrepancy that caused her significant problems.
$8 Million Awarded to Lincoln Derr Client
North Carolina Federal Jury Awards $8 to Lincoln Derr Client Lincoln Derr Attorney Kathleen (Kathi) Lucchesi teamed with attorney Kerry L. Traynum of Scufca Law to represent a plaintiff they argued was rendered uninsurable by the negligent reporting of incorrect...
Lincoln Derr’s Message To Prospective Clients
When I meet with a prospective client, one of the first questions I ask is, “Have you talked to any other lawyers yet?”If the answer is no, I (kindly) advise them to do just that — to identify three other attorneys and interview them. I’ll even…
Diversity on the Bench – When There Are Nine
Diversity improves most groups or endeavors. Diversity in a workplace encourages creativity and innovation and brings together a variety of views that result in better ideas. Diversity in positions of power is essential, particularly the judicial…
Best Buddies North Carolina Virtual Friendship Walk
We are proud to be once again a sponsor of the Best Buddies North Carolina Friendship Walk! To accommodate the current health crisis, Best Buddies North Carolina adapted this annual in-person walk to an inclusive virtual experience on June 20th, 2020. Thank you to the...
Second Independence Day – Juneteenth
While the Day may bear many names, it singularly represents our country’s second Independence Day. Today, it continues to serve as an important day of celebration and reflection in the African-American community. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger and...