USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts
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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.
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Murphy & King has standout bankruptcy specialists active in numerous sectors such as healthcare, real estate and renewable energy. 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.
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Murphy & King served as counsel to the Chapter 11 trustee and liquidating trustee of TelexFree, a large ponzi scheme with $100 million distributed to victims of the scheme.
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Murphy & King are very good litigators.
If there is a local company or real estate project in trouble, Murphy & King is the go-to firm for that on the debtor side.
I hire Murphy and King to get the best possible outcome with creditors and other stakeholders.
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Harry is the oracle; he is almost all-knowing, with the wisdom of the ages.
Harry is outstanding.
Harry is the best. He can be hard-nosed when required, but can also make a deal. The outcomes have consistently exceeded expectations
Harry is an icon in the industry.
Ethan has a superior bankruptcy knowledge. He is judge-like in his knowledge of bankruptcy, and he understands the law and the creative ways he can use the bankruptcy process for the benefit of the client.
Ethan understands the mechanics of business and can apply it to the situation or problem at hand.
Ethan is hard-working, has a quick turnaround and is always thinking strategically.
Andrew has a very good disposition, and is very skilled and responsive; he is a terrific member of the Murphy & King team.
Andy is a former accountant; this makes him very strong on financial-related litigation matters, which almost all bankruptcy matters are.
He knows how to fight but also knows how to get a deal done.
Charlie is sharp, and his demeanor instills confidence. Very experienced.
Charlie is a sophisticated litigator who always sees the angles.
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Kathleen R. Cruickshank
Christopher M. Condon
Bruce F. Smith
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