Atty. J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe

Atty. J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe

J. Gregory Milmoe brings to his practice wide-ranging corporate experience including in-court and out-of-court restructurings, hostile and negotiated mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and corporate financings including initial public offerings and transactions involving REITs.

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About J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe at a glance

J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe is a bankruptcy attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1975) and Cornell University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Boston) (2020). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • J. Gregory Milmoe brings to his practice wide-ranging corporate experience including in-court and out-of-court restructurings, hostile and negotiated mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and corporate financings including initial public offerings and transactions involving REITs
  • He draws on this experience to help fashion pragmatic, sometimes novel, solutions to complex problems that frequently blend and adapt techniques from various legal disciplines
  • Well known for his role in the Long Term Capital rescue, Mr. Milmoe has been described in Chambers USA as "one of the standard bearing icons of this industry ( ... ) considered a dean of corporate restructuring and a leading authority on exchange offers
  • Mr. Milmoe has played a leading role in numerous significant restructuring matters including: bankruptcies (CIT, Refco, Interstate Bakeries, Source Interlink, Exodus Communications, Aurora Foods and IGC); exchange offers and workouts (Harrah’s, Realogy, Revlon, FECC, FGIC, Fairfield Manufacturing, Alamosa, Mirant and ITC^DeltaCom); and “stress M&A” (the NHL’s acquisition of the Phoenix Coyotes, Verizon Wireless’ acquisition of NextWave, McKesson’s acquisition of Foxmeyer Corp., Fortress Investment Group’s acquisitions of Pinnacle, Brookdale and NBA, and Dean Foods’ acquisition of assets from Parmalat USA)
  • Mr. Milmoe is listed in the K&A Restructuring Register, the peer group listing of the top restructuring attorneys and financial advisors in the United States; is ranked as a "senior statesmen" for bankruptcy/restructuring in both Chambers Global andChambers USA; has been named by Turnarounds & Workouts to its list of the top dozen restructuring lawyers in America; has been included in IFLR1000; and was named a "Dealmaker of the Year" by The American Lawyer in 2007
  • He is a fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy
  • In 2006, he was honored by the Partnership for Afterschool Education (PASE) as its Afterschool Champion and in 2008, 2009 and 2010 he helped win the Lawyers Cup for Skadden’s Ice Hockey Team in an annual game to benefit Ice Hockey in Harlem
  • Mr. Milmoe began his career with Skadden in 1971 as a mailroom assistant

Practice Areas Explained

J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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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

Common questions about J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe

Where is J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe's law office located?
J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe handle?
J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe go to law school?
J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (—).
How can I contact J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe received?
J. Gregory "Greg" Milmoe's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Boston).

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1975
Cornell University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Boston)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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