Atty. Colleen A. Murphy
Colleen A. Murphy has over two decades of experience in bankruptcy and public finance.
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Colleen A. Murphy is a Shareholder based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992), Massachusetts (1995), and New York (1996). Educated at Boston University School of Law J.D. Note Editor, Boston University Law Review (—) and Boston University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Colleen A. Murphy has over two decades of experience in bankruptcy and public finance
- She represents mutual fund companies, investment advisory firms, and other institutional investors in connection with their investments in tax-exempt securities, both new money and workout transactions
- Colleen advises clients with respect to the purchase of high yield municipal bonds for hospitals, charter schools, solid waste facilities and senior living facilities among other sectors
- Colleen has wide-ranging experience with restructurings and sales across the country
- In addition, she is well-versed on Chapter 11 proceedings and advises clients on reorganization, liquidation and acquisition strategies
- Concentrations •Public finance •Bankruptcy, restructuring & workout Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2026 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2025 •Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Bankruptcy & Workout,' 2022-2024
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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