Atty. Amelia M. Charamba

Atty. Amelia M. Charamba

Amy Charamba represents financial institutions who provide fiduciary and agency services to the capital markets. She advises clients on all types of financial products, from debt finance to CLO, and other structured finance transactions, start to finish—from origination, amendment, and refinancings to default, dispute resolution, and litigation.

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About Amelia M. Charamba at a glance

Amelia M. Charamba is a business attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1989) and Wheaton College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Amy Charamba represents financial institutions who provide fiduciary and agency services to the capital markets
  • She advises clients on all types of financial products, from debt finance to CLO, and other structured finance transactions, start to finish—from origination, amendment, and refinancings to default, dispute resolution, and litigation
  • What do you focus on?
  • I leverage over 25 years of experience representing leading financial institutions, serving as corporate trustees, custodians, and agents, in connection with the origination, administration, and work-out of structured financial products, as well as corporate debt and municipal issuances
  • Through my broad market experience and knowledge of their business, I help our clients grow their business in an ever-changing and challenging environment, helping them to manage and respond to the needs of their customers and investors while minimizing risk
  • My experience includes representing clients in the initial engagement, administration (including dispute resolution), and unwinding of collateralized loan and debt obligations, structured finance (ABS and MBS), and alternative financing vehicles, as well as on corporate debt, loan agency, and custodial arrangement matters
  • I offer creative approaches to resolving conflicts and minimizing risk
  • Most recently, I focused on advising trustees of RMBS securitizations in connection with loan repurchase enforcement actions, litigation, and related investor relationships
  • I am also assisting clients in planning for the transition from Libor—including focusing on legacy deals and monitoring regulatory and market responses to alternatives

Practice Areas Explained

Amelia M. Charamba's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amelia M. Charamba handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

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Where is Amelia M. Charamba's law office located?
Amelia M. Charamba'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 Amelia M. Charamba handle?
Amelia M. Charamba focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Amelia M. Charamba go to law school?
Amelia M. Charamba earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A.).
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What awards or recognition has Amelia M. Charamba received?
Amelia M. Charamba's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1989
B.A.
Wheaton College
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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