Gary Shipman

Gary Shipman is an NFLPA-certified contract advisor, attorney, and Managing Partner of Shipman & Wright, LLP, a North Carolina-based law firm. Certified by the NFL Players Association since 2013, Shipman represents professional football players, coaches, and sports professionals in contract negotiations and career-related matters. In addition to his NFLPA certification, he is also a certified NBA agent and has been recognized as one of the few NCAA-certified agents approved to advise college athletes exploring professional opportunities. A graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington and the Campbell University School of Law, Shipman has built a distinguished legal career spanning more than four decades. As founder and managing partner of Shipman & Wright, he has handled complex litigation, class actions, business disputes, and personal injury cases while earning recognition from organizations such as Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. His extensive legal background provides a strong foundation for advising athletes on contractual, financial, and career matters. Through Shipman & Wright's sports representation practice, Shipman provides personalized athlete representation focused on contract negotiations, career development, and professional guidance. He has represented NFL prospects, professional athletes, and coaches, emphasizing a relationship-driven approach that combines legal expertise with long-term career planning. His dual experience as a trial attorney and certified sports agent has established him as a respected figure in both the legal and sports management industries.