Gary K. Shipman
Wilmington, NC
Practicing class action in Wilmington since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Gary K. Shipman is an attorney based in Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Construction, and Consumer. Gary has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shipman Wright & Moore LLP.
- Based in
- Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Class Action · Construction · Consumer
- Handles Class Action, Construction, and Consumer matters from Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (NC) (2024).
About Gary K. Shipman: Gary K. Shipman is an attorney based in Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Construction, and Consumer. Gary has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shipman Wright & Moore LLP.
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Practice focus
Gary K. Shipman represents clients in Wilmington, North Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Gary K. Shipman
Gary grew up in Wake County, North Carolina, and attended the Wake County public schools. He received his undergraduate degree at UNC-Wilmington and his J.D. from Campbell University School of Law. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial and Pre-Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and has tried more than 100 jury trials to verdict. He has been listed among the ”Best Lawyers in America” since 2007, having been named “Lawyer of the Year” for the years 2020-2024 in the field of medical malpractice. In 2013, he was recognized by North Carolina Lawyers’ Weekly as part of their “Leaders in the Law” and in 2025, was recognized by North Carolina Lawyers' Weekly as a "Legal News Maker. He has served on the Board of Trustees at UNC-Wilmington, and presently serves on the Board of Visitors at Campbell University School of Law. Gary is the recipient of the State of North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Gary specializes in complex litigation, including professional negligence, personal injury, products liability, consumer class actions, construction defects and mass torts. He has served as lead or co-lead counsel in various national and state wide class actions, and is a frequent lecturer on issues ranging from trial advocacy skills to products liability.
Gary is an Agent/Certified Contract Advisor in both the NFL and NBA, and is an NCAA certified basketball agent, and is an adjunct faculty member at his alma mater, Campbell University School of Law, where he teaches sports law. Gary is married to his wife, Mary Jo, and they have three children: Brandon (Connor), Khale (Jazmine) and Bryce, and 4 grandchildren.
Credentials
Education
Campbell University
J.D. · 1980
Campbell University
— · 1980
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
North Carolina, Nort
1980 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (NC)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (NC)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (NC)
2021
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Education Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - North Carolina
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Addison Hewlett Pro Bono Award
2026
Locations
Office locations
Shipman Wright & Moore LLP
575 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 106
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
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What areas of law does Gary K. Shipman practice?
Gary K. Shipman focuses on Class Action, Construction, Consumer, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.
Where is Gary K. Shipman located?
Gary K. Shipman primarily serves clients in Wilmington, North Carolina, with an office at 575 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 106.
How experienced is Gary K. Shipman?
Gary K. Shipman has 46 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1980.
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