James Moore

Shipman & Wright has experience representing clients involved in a wide array of projects nationwide, including single family residential, multi-family, commercial and governmental.

Our attorneys have specialized knowledge of the construction process, from the planning stage to completion, and have represented clients in both state and federal courts across the United States. We offer an array of services for business owners including, but not limited to, the following:

• Construction defects
• Design deficiencies
• Structural failures
• Changed conditions
• Stop work orders
• Claims for “extras”
• Delay
• Acceleration
• Interference
• Failure to supervise/manage
• Workplace injuries
• Claims for damage by reason of delay
• Termination
• Post-occupancy warranty claims
• Environmental hazards, including mold

The old saying goes, “your home is your castle.” If you are experiencing costly damages related to a construction defect, few things can be more stressful and emotionally draining than confronting an injury to your castle. We at Shipman & Wright have the knowledge and experience to deal with the responsible builders, manufacturers, and/or designers, and most importantly their insurers and attorneys to resolve and/or try your case.

Our team of attorneys cover the full project spectrum – from concept drawings to punchlist. Our clients include general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, builders, architects, owners and developers.

We assist companies each day with project initiation, bidding, contract negotiations, project management and dispute resolution. Our construction lawyers have broad experience representing public and private owners.

We take pride in our client’s projects and assist in every stage of the construction project. We understand the practical and business aspects of construction projects from beginning to end. Our clients rely on us for our expertise on contract formation and dispute resolution, but turn to us with project management and administrative assistance on a day-to-day basis during the construction phase.

We are a premier Wilmington-based law firm with attorneys specializing in litigation, family, tax, and business law. Founded in 1980 by Gary Shipman, we pride ourselves on the relationships we have with our clients that have entrusted our firm with their hopes and aspirations.

For more than 40 years, we’ve worked with clients drawn to us by our reputation for creative solutions, pragmatism, exemplary quality, and approachability, and our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in and around Wilmington.

Each of our attorneys’ dedication to understanding our clients’ needs, as well as our commitment to always putting their best interest first, allows each of them to provide the best type of counsel, build personal relationships, and strive to make a difference.

When you decide to work with us, our team is completely committed to understanding your matter as if it were our only case. From this commitment to you, we work to understand all the issues surrounding your situation so that we can that we can knowledgeably guide you through even the most difficult business and legal decisions.

Our firm’s pledge to making an important difference in people’s lives is a evident in our pledge to make Wilmington a better place. We feel that our success does not begin and end with practicing law, but includes giving back to the community and offering a helping hand to those in need. That’s not just some firm slogan. We’ve lived that pledged for almost 40 years in numerous pro bono cases, youth volunteerism, and countless other acts that largely get unnoticed.