Tricia M. Derr

Competent in her field, but communication was inconsistent

I engaged Tricia M. Derr of Lincoln Derr PLLC to represent my small architectural firm in a professional malpractice claim. The situation involved a dispute over alleged design flaws in a commercial project, a scenario squarely within her 12 years of focused experience defending North Carolina professionals. Her knowledge of the specific statutes and case law relevant to professional malpractice defense was evident and provided a solid foundation for our case. She was thorough in her initial case assessment and her filings were precise. However, my experience was mixed. While the legal strategy was sound, the practical execution sometimes fell short. Communication was the primary issue; there were periods of several days where I received no updates on developments I knew were occurring, which created significant anxiety. Responses to emails were sometimes prompt, other times delayed, making it difficult to manage my own business concerns around the litigation. The billing was clear, but at times the pace of work felt slower than I anticipated. In the end, the matter was resolved satisfactorily, which speaks to her competence in this niche area of law. For straightforward legal defense, she is capable, but if you require consistent, proactive client communication, you may need to set very clear expectations from the outset.