Harold B. Murphy

Harold B. Murphy

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Works at
Murphy & King PC

9 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Harry is the founder and Director of Murphy & King’s Restructuring Practice and has more than thirty-five years’ experience representing major stakeholders in the restructuring of financially troubled companies. He frequently represents debtor companies and entrepreneurs, creditors’ committees, trustees and receivers and acquirers in out-of-court restructurings and Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy cases. Recognized by Chambers USA as the Star Individual in the Massachusetts Band 1 rankings of bankruptcy practitioners, Harry has been cited as the ‘go to guy’ for debtor cases and for his expertise and creativity in delivering outstanding results for his clients. Harry is a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy, and he has been recognized as a Best Lawyer, Lawyer of the Year, and a Top 10 Lawyer in Massachusetts by local and national publications.
Works at
Murphy & King PC

9 Best Lawyers awards

Murphy & King PC logo

Locations

Education

  • Suffolk University, JD, graduated 1981

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Boston (2025)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Boston (2014)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Boston (2013)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Boston (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

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