Shipman & Wright Set to Volunteer in the NC Advocates for Justice High School Mock Trial Competition this Saturday

On February 20th 2010, local North Carolina attorney Gary Shipman, Matthew Buckmiller and James Moore along with paralegal Brandy Lea who is the Site Coordinator for Wilmington are volunteering their time to participate in this years NC Advocates for Justice High School Mock Trial Competition.

Every year, students from all over North Carolina come together at local courthouses to compete for the state title and a spot in the national level competition.  With weeks of preparation for their day in court, students are able to show their critical thinking, public speaking, courtroom demeanor and teamwork skills to a panel of legal professionals in the community by presenting their case.  The purpose of this competition is to turn the courtrooms into classrooms and create an effective and fun way for students to learn about the judicial process and the fundamental importance of our jury system.  

As part of the panel of legal experts, the Shipman and Wright team are excited to be a part of this national competition that helps prepare these students to become responsible citizens and future jurors as well as educate them on the constitutional right for a trial by jury that we are entitled to as American citizens. 

The competition is set to take place at New Hanover County Courthouse on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 9am.  For more information please visit http://www.ncaj.com/