David Shipman

David was educated at Lancing College, Sussex. He joined the wine trade before training as a Solicitor.

He was admitted as a Solicitor in 1971 and he worked in Cambridge and Ipswich before joining Willett & Co Solicitors in 1982 becoming a partner in 1985.

David is the firm's litigation partner. His experience and expertise covers advising on all aspects of crime, employment, personal injury, and agency advocacy.

He is chairman of the East Suffolk Prostate Cancer Support Group, which, as the name suggests, supports, counsels and advises men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their partners. The group organises PSA testing events and raises funds for cancer and other charities and for the purchase of equipment at Ipswich Hospital

David is a member of the Law Society.

Apart from his family, his other passions are sailing, music (he is a member of 2 choirs) conservation and sport. He is a shareholder, season ticket holder and long time supporter of Ipswich Town Football Club.