Murphy & King, P.C. announced today that, for the 15th consecutive year, the firm’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice has been recognized by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers USA 2021 rankings as standout specialists among its peers in the region. Chambers has again ranked Murphy & King in the highest tier among Boston law firms in the Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring practice area.
Murphy & King’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice is one of only two firms ranked in Band 1. As part of the Band 1 recognition, Chambers noted that the firm’s practice is known for “standout bankruptcy specialists active in numerous sectors including real estate” and has “substantial capabilities on both the debtor and creditor side.” Others interviewed by Chambers cite Murphy & King’s “terrific lawyers and deep bench,” and that the firm is “one of the go-tos for business bankruptcy debtors.”
Five of the firm’s Shareholders in the Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice received individual recognition in the Chamber’s rankings including Harold B. Murphy, Shareholder and Founder of Murphy & King’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Group, who is named a “Star Individual.” Chambers says Murphy is “smart, strategic and has an excellent reputation” adding that “he’s known as a problem solver and someone who has developed effective strategies for clients.”
Chambers highlighted other prominent Shareholders with comments on their skill, including: Charles R. Bennett, Jr., “one of the best bankruptcy litigators and he’s very comfortable in the courtroom;” D. Ethan Jeffery, as “an excellent all-round restructuring attorney;” Andrew G. Lizotte’s clients say “he has a deep understanding of the law and is a strong communicator;” and William R. Moorman, Jr. is described as “a very talented lawyer and a really wonderful guy.”
In Chambers USA 2021, Chambers and Partners ranks the leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas throughout the United States. The research is in-depth, and client focused with the Guide being read by industry-leading companies and organizations throughout the world.
About Murphy & King, Professional Corporation
Since 1980, Murphy & King, Professional Corporation has been “unraveling complexity” for its clients through prompt, practical and cost-effective solutions to the legal needs of individuals and businesses. From startup and incorporation, to maintaining day to day operations, to resolving internal and external disputes, Murphy & King attorneys are skilled at effectively and efficiently unraveling the inherent complexities of each client’s business to ensure that it can attain its maximum potential. The firm’s principal areas of practice are Business Litigation, Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring, Corporate and Real Estate Transactions, and White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations.
