Episodes

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 2 Win, Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr, co-founders of Lincoln Derr, share their experiences dealing with bad facts and their strategies to diffuse them. From documentation errors to medical mishaps, they walk through their process to transform bad facts into good ones. Episode Summary A Matter of Perception Every c...

With experience on the defense side, the attorneys at Lincoln Derr understand that medical malpractice cases can be emotionally and professionally devastating for the defendant. But what exactly goes into a medical malpractice case? On this episode of Trying 2 Win, Lincoln Derr co-founders Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr break down the process. They walk through the North Carolina expert certification process, filing the claim, the discovery process, dismissals, and finding expert witnesses. Episo...

Show Notes Whether you’re in the courtroom, on the scene of an investigation, or hiring in the business world, there’s one thing you want to uncover in your interviews: the truth. But how do you go about obtaining the truth? On this episode of Trying 2 Win, Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr, co-founders of the civil litigation firm Lincoln Derr, talk with Certified Forensic Interviewer, Michael Reddington, about conducting great interviews and getting subjects to reveal essential information. Michae...

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 set forth at the outset of the representation. But, as Lincoln Derr attorney Jeremy Sugg explains in this quick bonus episode, it has evolved over time to be used as a “crutch” — a defense for behavior that walks the line between true zealous advocacy and conduct t...

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 attorneys can leverage that DNA at trial. “As a lawyer, you should be thinking about [data] and all the different ways that information could be available to you,” Tricia says. Show Notes A Morbid podcast In this episode, Tricia references a podcast called Morbid, ...

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 extent that it suggested there was a distinction, I was a young attorney, and someone was talking about a well-recognized attorney here in town,” Jeremy recalls. “This other attorney said, ‘He’s a trial lawyer not a litigator,’ and you could tell there was a ne...

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 Lincoln Derr, talk with fellow Lincoln Derr attorneys Gwendolyn Lewis and Ashley Bartolucci about their journey to litigation, what they love about it and how they determined what firm would be right for them. This episode is a must for any young lawyer trying to determine where they want ...

Medical Board Complaints – A Guide for Healthcare Providers These days, filing complaints against medical professionals to the North Carolina Medical Board is about as easy as leaving a Google review. The result: significantly more complaints. In 2022 alone, our office has received an average of one request every day to help medical professionals navigate these complaints. So, what should healthcare providers do if they fall on the receiving end of one? In this episode, Lincoln Derr attorney Sc...

Judge Jesse Caldwell III: The Man Behind the Robe 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 recollect...