Erik C. Lincoln

Erik C. Lincoln, a founding pillar of Lincoln PLLC in Charlotte, North Carolina, wields a formidable blend of business and tax law acumen, honed through years of success with the Southeast's most esteemed legal firms. His dual foundation in law and accounting equips him with a nuanced understanding of taxation, business legislation, international ventures, private equity and opportunity zones, mergers and acquisitions (including commercial real estate), corporate governance, startups and tax regulations. He attributes his triumphs to a harmonious mix of analytical prowess and interpersonal finesse.

Beyond his role as an attorney, Mr. Lincoln holds the designation of a certified public accountant (CPA). Although he doesn't actively practice accounting, this background enriches his ability to navigate and structure various business transactions. Over recent years, he has adeptly represented large corporations and small enterprises, crafting comprehensive commercial agreements, facilitating the acquisition and sale of business assets and offering insightful tax guidance on transaction structuring and dispute resolution with the IRS and state tax authorities.

Mr. Lincoln's academic journey saw him earning a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University and a J.D. from The University of Akron School of Law. Licensed to practice in North Carolina since 1997, he has chaired the Mecklenburg County Bar Tax Section and frequently speaks on topics related to business, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation.

Consistently lauded as one of North Carolina's premier attorneys by Business North Carolina, Mr. Lincoln's reputation precedes him. Before establishing Lincoln PLLC, he served as an equity partner at one of the largest and most venerated law firms in the Carolinas, where he provided invaluable counsel to Fortune 500 companies in business law, mergers and acquisitions, and tax matters.