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How to Win a Street Fight: Our Toughest Jury Trials – Episode 2
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The Ethics of Working Remotely
While remote work has been a constant for many over the past year, various restrictions, deadlines, and guidelines have been ever-changing. Has your remote work practice kept up, or are you just trying to keep your head above water? Our ethics obligations follow us...
Our First Jury Trials – Episode 1
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The Need for More Black Lawyers
DARE TO CHANGE A DECADE CONSTANT: The Need To Increase Black Lawyer Representation in the Profession is Long Overdue As Black History Month comes to a close, and even as we continue a reflective look in the review mirror of 2020, what is revealed are collective...
Empathy and the Law – An Often Overlooked Superpower
Empathy goes beyond sympathy and compassion. It allows for a deeper understanding of others and their circumstances. Being empathetic does not imply weakness or being a pushover. Quite the contrary – empathy is a superpower that can improve us as individuals and make us better at our jobs.
Vaccines and Going Back to Work – Guide for Employers
Working from home and that work-from-home fashion staple, sweatpants have become the norm for millions of American workers since mid-March 2020. With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout finally picking up some steam, many employers are either gearing up to safely bring employees back to work or looking for ways to keep those already working onsite healthy. In both cases, the COVID vaccine is likely to be a big factor.
Lincoln Derr Attorneys Named to 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
We are pleased to announce that four Lincoln Derr attorneys have been selected to the 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson...
Remembering The Hon. Philip E. Howerton Jr.
I heard about The Hon. Phillip Howerton’s death in an email to Mecklenburg County Bar (MCB) Past Presidents. His daughter Ashely and I grew up in Charlotte and have crossed paths from childhood through today. Ashley’s mother, Mary, was the Executive Director of the...
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.