Harold B Murphy
USA Guide 2024
Star Individuals : Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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About
Provided by Harold B Murphy
Practice Areas
Harold Murphy leads Murphy & King’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Group, and he is considered one of the leading insolvency lawyers in New England. Mr. Murphy specializes in bankruptcy and commercial law, including the representation of debtors, creditors’ committees, trustees and creditors in Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations. He has had considerable experience in the areas of commercial finance and litigation and matters involving secured lending, mergers and acquisitions, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Mr. Murphy has been appointed as trustee, examiner, receiver and counsel in numerous bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy corporate restructurings and liquidations.
Professional Memberships
American, Massachusetts and Boston Bar Associations; Turnaround Management Association; American Bankruptcy Institute; and American College of Bankruptcy.
Career
Founder and Director of Murphy & King’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Group. Admitted to practice in Commonwealth of Massachusetts; the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts; the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. Best Lawyers has named Mr. Murphy Massachusetts bankruptcy "Lawyer of the Year" multiple times.
Personal
JD, Suffolk University Law School (1981); AB, cum laude, Harvard College (1977).
Chambers Review
USA
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."