Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
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Contact number
617 423 0400About
Provided by Murphy & King, P.C.
Murphy & King, P.C.’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Group is regularly engaged by debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees, estate fiduciaries, and investors nationwide to represent their interests in a variety of situations, from formal insolvency proceedings to out-of-court workouts, throughout the United States. We have experience representing clients in all types of industries, including real estate, hospitality, health care, technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, and retail. We are regularly selected to serve as the estate representative and counsel in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, as examiner in Chapter 11 cases, receiver and counsel to receiver in state and federal court actions, and as assignee for the benefit of creditors in state law insolvency proceedings. We have substantial experience litigating complex adversary proceedings involving avoidance actions, lender liability, and fiduciary responsibilities. Our experienced team recognizes the unique challenges, pressures and risks that arise when a business is in trouble, and we make it our business to harness our expertise to maximize value for our clients.
Chambers Review
Murphy & King has standout bankruptcy specialists active in numerous sectors. The firm has substantial capabilities on both the debtor and creditor sides. It frequently handles Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases, and out-of-court workouts.
Work Highlights
- Murphy & King represented five debtors, Christmas Tree Shops and others, in a jointly-administered Chapter 11 matter.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Murphy & King don't make mistakes. They can think outside the box and have an ability to communicate and explain what they are doing."
"It is the best group of debtor lawyers in Boston."
"The firm's breadth of research and intense preparation make the difference between success and failure."
"Murphy & King don't make mistakes. They can think outside the box and have an ability to communicate and explain what they are doing."
"It is the best group of debtor lawyers in Boston."
"The firm's breadth of research and intense preparation make the difference between success and failure."
Notable Practitioners
Harold Murphy is the founder and director of Murphy & King's bankruptcy and financial restructuring group. He is highlighted as the preeminent lawyer for debtor representation in the state. He enjoys a stellar reputation in the market and is specifically adept at cross-border matters.
"He has a wealth of knowledge. When he speaks he controls the room. To see him in motion is very impressive."
"Harold is a terrific strategist and business adviser."
Charles Bennett focuses his practice on commercial litigation involving financial institutions and corporations, including claims against directors and officers. He has a range of different bankruptcy-related experience, especially in representing debtors.
"Charles is a great litigator."
Ethan Jeffery focuses his practice on the representation of debtors, creditors' committees, creditors and trustees in complex bankruptcy workouts and other related insolvency proceedings.
"Ethan is highly professional and always a pleasure to work with. His experience and thoughtful approach helped us ask the right questions and to know what it is we really wanted."
Andrew Lizotte acts for a variety of clients, including Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 trustees, receivers and debtors, during bankruptcy proceedings and negotiations. He has worked across various industries including energy, life sciences and housing.
Ranked Lawyers at
Murphy & King, P.C.
Massachusetts
Members
Provided by Murphy & King, P.C.
Bruce F. Smith
Christopher M. Condon
Head of Department
Kathleen R. Cruickshank