Tricia M. Derr

Tricia M. Derr


Lincoln Derr PLLC

Recognized since 2013

Charlotte, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Health Care Law

Litigation - Health Care

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Health Care Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
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The euphemism “fire in the belly” speaks to me. I feel it every single day. I care. Seriously. I really care. Every win, honor, accomplishment, success or achievement in my career is the result of sheer determination, hard work and the belief that failure is not an option. “Fire in the belly” cannot be bought. I am not even sure it can be taught or generated. I just know I have it.

I love what I do. Not many people can honestly say that. I approach every single case differently with a focus on the client’s vision of success rather than my own. Context and perspective are two of the most important terms in my practice. I am dedicated to client-driven advocacy interwoven with strategic legal direction.

In order to resolve a case successfully, you need to be prepared to try it. Experience matters. I have litigated hundreds of cases and spent thousands of hours in the courtroom. My clients range from individuals to international corporations. It doesn’t matter who you are. For me, what matters is how I can help you.

Business litigation is my specialty. Shareholder disputes, commercial real estate disputes, healthcare litigation (regulatory and malpractice based), financial services litigation and contract disputes are all areas where I have significant experience.

Tricia Derr is the co-founder of Lincoln Derr and serves at the helm of the firm leading all practice groups through active counsel, litigation, and advising. Ms. Derr is a litigator specializing in innovative multi-media communication, practical business-minded advice, and speaking to audiences in a “real”, non-technical way.

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Location
  • 4350 Congress Street, Suite 575
    Charlotte, NC 28209
Education
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1997
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, English, graduated 1994
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, 1997
  • South Carolina, 2020
Court Admissions
  • North Carolina Court of Appeals
  • North Carolina Supreme Court
  • United States Courts for the Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina
  • United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Lincoln Derr PLLC
Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina

5 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award

Best Law Firms Badge Visit Website View Firm Profile

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Health Care Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Charlotte (2024)
  • Litigation - Health Care, Charlotte (2023)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Charlotte (2023)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Charlotte (2022)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Charlotte (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Health Care Law
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Awards:
  • Top 50 North Carolina Women Super Lawyers® (2022)

    Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyers® (2022)

    Top 50 North Carolina Women Super Lawyers® (2021)

    Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyers® (2021)

    American College of Trial Lawyers FellowTop 25 Charlotte Super Lawyers® (2020)

    Top 50 North Carolina Women Super Lawyers® (2020)

    Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyers® (2020)

    North Carolina Super Lawyers® (2012 – 2022) (Selection criteria available at www.superlawyers.com)

    Best Lawyers in America©, 26th Edition, Lawyer of the Year, North CarolinaBest Lawyers in America©, 26th Edition, Medical Malpractice – Defendants, Professional Malpractice – Defendants, Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Litigation – Health Care, and Personal Injury Litigation

    Best Lawyers in America©, 24th & 25th Edition, Medical Malpractice – Defendants, Professional Malpractice – DefendantsTop Lawyers of North Carolina ( 2016-2017)

    Top 50 Women North Carolina Super Lawyers (2016)Charlotte Magazine

    Top Attorneys In The Charlotte Area (2016)Martindale-Hubbell®, Top Attorney in North Carolina (2016 -2017)America’s Most Honored Professionals, Top 1% (2015-2017

    )Martindale-Hubbell®, Top Rated Lawyers in Litigation (2015)Martindale-Hubbell®, Bar Registry of Preeminent Women Lawyers™ (2011 – 2017)

    Legal Elite, Business North Carolina, Top Tar Heel Lawyers, North Carolina (2011)

    Super Lawyers®, Rising Star in Business Litigation, North Carolina (2009-2011)

Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Construction

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