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| | Location: 575 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 106, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405, (New Hanover Co.) | | |
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| Shipman & Wright, L.L.P. practices in the following areas of law:
Focused Trial Practice in all Federal and State Courts. Complex Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, EIFS Litigation, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Motorcycle Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Head and Spinal Injuries, Nursing Home Litigation, Toxic Torts, Mold Litigation, Construction Litigation, and Consumer Class Actions. | | Year Established: 1980 | Firm Profile:
Since 1980, we have been dedicated to the practice of complex litigation, focusing on the areas of corporate, commercial, personal injury and products liability. Shipman & Wright, L.L.P. possesses the technological capability, staff and library to effectively protect clients' interests. Whether negotiating a settlement, reaching agreement through arbitration, or trying cases, Shipman & Wright, L.L.P. is prepared to represent each client with unsurpassed legal expertise. | | Firm Size: 16 | Office Hours:
Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
| Rate Information:
Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Accepts Major Credit Cards
 American Express | | MEMBERS | | Gary K. Shipman (Member) born Daytona Beach, Florida, July 30, 1956; admitted to bar, 1980, North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. Education: University of North Carolina at Wilmington (B.A., cum laude, 1977); Campbell University (J.D., 1980). Delta Theta Phi. Recipient: "The Best Lawyers in America" (Mass Torts; Professional Negligence; Commercial Litigation, 2005—); "Super Lawyers in North Carolina," 2006—.Author: "North Carolina's Unfair Trade Practices Act: A Port in the Storm of Tort Reform," Trial Briefs, Winter 1997; "The Economic Loss Rule in Products Liability Cases: How Far if Too Far?" Trial Briefs, November 2000; "What We Learned in 2007," North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Professional Negligence Seminar, April, 2008; "Using Consumer Fraud Statutes in Product Liability Litigation," Law Education Institute, January 2007; "The Future of Class Actions Under the Class Action Fairness Act," American Bar Association, June 2004; "North Carolina's Unfair Trade Practices Act: An Effective Remedy Against Defective Products," North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Products Liability Seminar, April 2004; "Premises Liability: Is the Standard any Different for a Governmental Entity," North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, "Suing the Sovereign" Seminar, July 2003; "Liability of Trade Associations," North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Products Liability Seminar, "How Product Manufacturers Conspire," April 2001; "Litigation of an EIFS Claim," Mealey's Conference on Construction Defects, December 2000; The Economic Loss Rule in Products Liability Cases: How Far is Too Far?," North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Trial Briefs, Fall 2000; "Class Actions in North Carolina," American Bar Association, Survey of Class Action Law in the United States, 1999— "Products Liability Update, 1999-2000," North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Annual Convention, June 2000; "Litigation of an EIFS Claim," U.S. Inspect Seminar, June 1999; "Litigation of an EIFS Claim: Plaintiff's Perspective," North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, October 1998; "Litigation of a Wrongful Death Case," North Carolina Bar Association, Paralegal Section, June 1999; "Use of Focus Groups," North Carolina Bar Association, July 1996; "Preparing and Responding to Discovery," North Carolina Bar Association, Paralegal Section, June 1996; "North Carolina's Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practice Act: A Port in the Storm of Tort Reform," North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Trial Briefs, Fall 1997; "Computer Technology: Winning the Old Fashioned Way Isn't Good Enough Any More," New Hanover County Bar Association, February, 1995; "Litigation of Homeowners' Association Disputes, A Plaintiff's Perspective," North Carolina Bar Association, June 1991. Member: New Hanover County (President, Young Lawyers Division, 1983-1986), North Carolina and American Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (Presidents Club); (Member: Medical Malpractice Subcommittee; Education Committee); The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Southern Trial Lawyers Association. (Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy). Reported Cases: Moody vs. Sears Roebuck and Co., ___ N.C.App. ___, 664 S.E.2d 569 (2008); Ron Medlin Const. vs. Harris, ___N.C.App. ___, 658 S.E.2d 6 (2008); Chambliss vs. Health Sciences Foundation, 176 N.C.App. 388, 626 S.E.2d 791 (2006); Shelton vs. Duke University Health Systems, Inc., 179 N.C.App. 120, 633 S.E.2d 113, cert. denied, 643 S.E.2d 591 (2007); Coker vs. Daimler-Chrysler Corp., ____ N.C.App., ____, 617 S.E.2d 306, aff'd 360 N.C. 398, 627 S.E.2d 461 (2006); Connor vs. Harless, 176 N.C.App. 402, 626 S.E.2d 755 (2006); McLamb vs. T.P., Inc., 619 S.E.2d 577 (2005); Skinner vs. Preferred Credit, 361 N.C. 114, 638 S.E.2d 203 (2006); Dosher vs. Moretz, 616 S.E.2d 28 (2005); Ellen vs. A.C. Schultes of Maryland, Inc., 615 S.E.2d 729 (2005); Beachcomber Properties, L.L.C. vs. Station One, Inc., 169 N.C.App. 820, 611 S.E.2d 191 (2005); Beau Rivage Homeowners Ass'n vs. New Hanover County, 169 N.C.App. 266, 611 S.E.2d 900 (2005); Sastorre vs. New Hanover County Bd. Of Comm'rs, 165 N.C. 173, 598 S.E.2d 142, cert. denied 359 N.C. 282, 608 S.E.2d 771 (2005); Sanco of Wilmington Corp. vs. New Hanover County, 166 N.C.App. 471, 601 S.E.2d 889 (2004); Coley vs. Champion Home Builders, Inc., 162 N.C.App. 80, 590 S.E.2d 20, cert. denied 358 N.C. 542, 599 S.E.2d 41 (2004); Faircloth vs. Financial Asset Securities Corporation, 87 Fed.Appx. 314 (4th Cir., 2004); Belcher vs. Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., 162 N.C.App. 80, 590 S.E.2d 20 (2004); Prewitt vs. Town of Wrightsville Beach, 161 N.C.App. 481, 595 S.E.2d 442 (2003); In Re Will of Johnston, 157 N.C.App. 258, 578 S.E.2d 635, aff'd 357 N.C. 569, 597 S.E.2d 670 (2003); Faircloth vs. National Home Loan Corp., 311 F.Supp.2d 344 (M.D.N.C., 2003); Dash vs. FirstPlus Home Loan Owner Trust, 248 F.Supp. 489 (M.D.N.C., 2003); Gomez vs. Atkins, 296 F.3d 253 (4th Cir., 2002); Big Red, LLC vs. Davines, SPA, 31 Fed.Appx. 216 (4th Cir., 2002); Shingleton vs. Kobacker Group, 148 N.C.App. 667, 559 S.E.2d 277 (2002); Rogers vs. City of Wilmington, 352 N.C. 591, 544 S.E.2d 784 (2000); McKillop vs. Onslow County, 139 N.C.App. 53, 532 S.E.2d 594 (2000); Ruff vs. Parex, 131 N.C.App. 534, 508 S.E.2d 524, cert. denied 352 N.C. 149, 543 S.E.2d 894 (2000); In Re Senergy, 2000 NCBC 7 (2000); Gibbons vs. Cole, 132 N.C.App. 777, 513 S.E.2d 638 (1999); Onslow County vs. Moore, 127 N.C.App. 546, 491 S.E.2d 670, cert denied 349 N.C. 361, 525 S.E.2d 453 (1998); Shackelford vs. City of Wilmington, 127 N.C.App. 449, 490 S.E.2d 578, aff'd, 349 N.C. 381, 525 S.E.2df 457 (1998); Caswell Realty Associates, LLP vs. Andrews Co., Inc., 121 N.C.App. 483, 466 S.E.2d 310 (1998); Kurtzman vs. Applied Analytical, 347 N.C. 586, 502 S.E.2d 594 (1998); Shackelford vs. City of Wilmington, 347 N.C. 673, 498 S.E.2d 374 (1998); State ex. rel Onslow County vs. Mercer, 128 N.C.App. 371, 496 S.E.2d 585 (1998); Maynor vs. Onslow County, 127 N.C.App. 192, 488 S.E.2d 289, cert. denied 347 N.C. 400, 496 S.E.2d 385 (1997); Inland Greens HOA, Inc. vs. Dallas Harris Real Estate, 127 N.C.App. 610, 492 S.E.2d 359 (1997); Flood vs. New Hanover County, 125 F.3d 249 (4th Cir., 1997); Baker vs. Town of Rose Hill, 126 N.C.App. 338, 485 S.E.2d 78 (1997); K Hope, Inc. vs. Onslow County, 911 F.Supp. 948, aff'd, 107 F.3d 866 (4th Cir., 1997); McNamara vs. Wilmington Mall Realty Corp., 121 N.C.App. 400, 466 S.E.2d 324, cert denied 343 N.C. 307, 471 S.E.68 (1996); Sullivan vs. New Hanover County, 120 N.C.App. 641, 463 S.E.2d 80 (1995); Long vs. University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 129 N.C.App. 267, 461 S.E.2d 773 (1995); Rauseo vs. New Hanover County, 118 N.C.App. 286, 454 S.E.2d 698 (1995); Lumsden vs. Lawing, 107 N.C.App. 493, 421 S.E.2d 594 (1995); Landfall Group Against Paid Transferability vs. Landfall Club, Inc., 117 N.C.App. 270, 450 S.E.2d 513 (1994); Leewenburg vs. Waterway Inv. Ltd. Partnership, 115 N.C.App. 541, 445 S.E.2d 614 (1994); Malone vs. Topsail Area Jaycees, 113 N.C.App. 498, 439 S.E.2d 192 (1994); Matter of McCrary, 112 N.C.App. 161, 435 S.E.2d 359 (1993); Winant vs. Bostic, 5 F.3d 767 (4th Cir., 1993); Gurganious vs. Integon General Ins. Co., 108 N.C.App. 163, 423 S.E.2d 317 (1993); Munie vs. Tangle Oaks Corp., 109 N.C.App. 336, 427 S.E.2d 149 (1993); In Re Silverman, 155 B.R. 362 (Bankr. E.D.N.C., 1993); Quality Water Supply vs. City of Wilmington, 97 N.C.App. 400, 388 S.E.2d 608, aff'd 326 N.C. 597, 393 S.E.2d 881 (1990); Cannon vs. Town of Long View, 887 F.2d 1078 (4th Cir., 1989); Blackwell vs. Dorosko, 95 N.C.App. 637, 383 S.E.2d 670 (1989); State vs. Noll, 88 N.C.App. 753, 364 S.E.2d 726 (1988); Rongotes vs. Pridemore, 88 N.C.App. 363, 363 S.E.2d 221 (1988); State vs. Glidden, 317 N.C. 557, 346 S.E.2d 470 (1986). Practice Areas: Catastrophic Injury(25%); Wrongful Death(20%); Medical Malpractice(20%); Nursing Home Litigation; Products Liability; EIFS/Construction Litigation; Toxic Torts; Mold Litigation; Unfair Trade(20%); Consumer Class Actions(15%); Medical Devices; Tractor Trailer Accidents. Email: Gary K. Shipman | | William G. Wright (Member) born Wilmington, North Carolina, November 26, 1969; admitted to bar, 1999, North Carolina. Education: University of North Carolina at Wilmington (B.A., 1993); Campbell University (J.D., cum laude, 1999). Phi Alpha Theta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi. Member, 1997-1999 and Articles Editor, 1998-1999, Campbell Law Review. Recipient, Corpus Juris Secundum Award, Criminal Law. Listed in Who's Who Among American Law Students, 1997-1999. Research Assistant: N.C. Court of Appeals, Hon. K. Edward Greene, 1999-2000; N.C. Superior Court Pattern Jury Instruction Committee-Criminal Subcommittee, 1997-1999. Member: North Carolina Bar Association; American Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Academy of Trial Attorneys. Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Complex Commercial Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect; Catastrophic Injury; Wrongful Death; Products Liability; Construction Litigation; Truck Accidents; Consumer Class Actions; Appellate Practice; Unfair Trade. Email: William G. Wright | | ASSOCIATES | | Angelique Adams (Associate) born Germany, October 4, 1966; admitted to bar, 2005, North Carolina; 2006, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. Education: Mount Olive College; Campbell University (J.D., magna cum laude, 2005). The National Dean's List. Delta Theta Phi. Listed, Who's Who Among American Law Students, 2004-2005. Member, 2003-2005 and Articles Editor, 2004-2005, Campbell Law Review. Member: North Carolina and American Bar Associations; North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Practice Areas: Consumer Class Actions; Construction Litigation; Deceptive Trade Practices; Products Liability; Personal Injury; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Constitutional Law; Contracts; Construction Defects; Class Actions; Wills. Email: Angelique Adams | | Matthew W. Buckmiller (Associate) born Englewood, New Jersey, July 21,1980; admitted to bar, 2006, North Carolina. Education: Columbia College, Columbia University in the City of New York (B.A. Economics; Political Science, 2001); Temple University (J.D.; M.B.A., 2006). Beta Gamma Sigma. Dean's List. Distinguished Performer, Trial Advocacy. Sports Agent/ Sports Marketing, Zeta Beta Tau. Member: North Carolina and American Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar. Practice Areas: Consumer Class Actions; Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Wrongful Death; Wrongful Termination; Sports Law. Email: Matthew W. Buckmiller | | Jean Sutton Martin (Associate) born Salisbury, North Carolina, May 23, 1967; admitted to bar, 1998, North Carolina. Education: Wake Forest University (B.S., 1989; J.D., 1998); University of South Carolina (M.I.B.S., 1991). Editor-in-Chief, Wake Forest Law Review, 1997-1998. Member: North Carolina State Bar; US Court of Federal Claims Bar Association; North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers; American Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Pharmaceutical Litigation; Drug and Medical Device Litigation; Product Defects; Vaccine Injury; Medical Malpractice; Wrongful Death. Email: Jean Sutton Martin | | Aileen Wu Viorel (Associate) born Columbia, SC, March 26, 1969; admitted to bar, 1999, California and US District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California; 2007, North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. Education: Pomona College (B.A., 1991); University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1999). Member: Brunswick County; North Carolina and American Bar Association; North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Email: Aileen Wu Viorel |
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