Atty. Colleen A. Murphy

Atty. Colleen A. Murphy

Colleen A. Murphy has over two decades of experience in bankruptcy and public finance.

Boston Boston 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Colleen A. Murphy at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Colleen A. Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colleen A. Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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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Where is Colleen A. Murphy's law office located?
Colleen A. Murphy's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Colleen A. Murphy handle?
Colleen A. Murphy focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Colleen A. Murphy practiced law?
Colleen A. Murphy has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
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Education

Boston University School of Law J.D. Note Editor, Boston University Law Review
- In Progress
Boston University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1992
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1996

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