Atty. Amanda D. Darwin

Atty. Amanda D. Darwin

Amanda Darwin represents indenture trustees, issuers and bondholders in structured financing arrangements and corporate and municipal debt. She focuses her practice on financial restructuring, liquidations and redemptions to assist fiduciaries in maximizing recoveries for stakeholders.

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Profile Summary

About Amanda D. Darwin at a glance

Amanda D. Darwin is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, MA Bar Association, New York, NY State Bar Association, and Tennessee, TN Bar Association. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Duke University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Amanda Darwin represents indenture trustees, issuers and bondholders in structured financing arrangements and corporate and municipal debt
  • She focuses her practice on financial restructuring, liquidations and redemptions to assist fiduciaries in maximizing recoveries for stakeholders
  • What do you focus on?
  • I practice in banking and finance, focusing on financial institutions acting as fiduciaries in the capital markets
  • My experience includes corporate debt, municipal debt and complex structured financing arrangements, including CDO, CLO, ABS, RMBS and hedge transactions
  • In the area of distressed corporate and municipal debt, I have represented indenture trustees, administrative agents and bondholders in some of the largest bankruptcy cases of the last 20 years, actively participating on creditors committees and ad hoc committees of secured creditors
  • In the area of structured defaults, I represent indenture trustees and hedge counterparties in the wind-down of complex financing arrangements, whether through redemption or liquidation, to maximize recoveries for noteholders
  • In the area of mortgage-backed securities, I assist trustees in managing risk by offering a broad range of services to monitor claims and litigation and to respond to civil and governmental subpoenas
  • I also actively participate in firm management, serving on the firm’s partner compensation committee and as a loss prevention partner
  • I am also active in the firm’s diversity initiative, its pro bono practice and in its branding campaign

Practice Areas Explained

Amanda D. Darwin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amanda D. Darwin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amanda D. Darwin

Where is Amanda D. Darwin's law office located?
Amanda D. Darwin's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amanda D. Darwin handle?
Amanda D. Darwin focuses on business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Amanda D. Darwin go to law school?
Amanda D. Darwin earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A.).
How can I contact Amanda D. Darwin for a consultation?
You can contact Amanda D. Darwin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Amanda D. Darwin received?
Amanda D. Darwin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy; Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Duke University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, MA Bar Association
New York, NY State Bar Association
Tennessee, TN Bar Association

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