Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Stephen A. Boyko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Corporate Law. Stephen A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pat is co-director of the Litigation Department. He has over 35 years of experience representing various parties in complicated contract, trust, real estate, and insolvency-related matters in State and Federal court. He is an active member of the firm's Associate Evaluation Committee and chair of its Pro Bono Committee. Over the years Pat has focused his practice on the litigation and resolution of business disputes, including disputes involving fiduciary duties and creditors’ rights. H...

Benjamin W. Loveland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Benjamin W., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A. Davis Whitesell provides reasoned analysis and experienced counsel to help clients resolve legal and financial problems. His practice focuses on transactional and litigation matters involving commercial law and insolvency issues, with an emphasis on Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters. Davis has over 25 years of experience in commercial bankruptcy cases, out-of-court debt restructurings, and acquisition and disposition of distressed businesses, and he represents debtors, fiduciaries, creditors, ...

Bruce Francis Smith has over forty years of experience and he represents creditors’ committees, debtors, creditors, executory contract parties, plan of reorganization proponents and asset purchasers in a number of areas including: chapter 11 reorganizations, out-of-court restructurings, debtor-in-possession financing and inter-creditor relationships. Chambers USA ranks Bruce as a leader in the field of restructuring in Massachusetts. Chambers notes that he is “superb counsel in th...

Kathleen M. St. John is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Kathleen M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathleen M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emily is an associate in our Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy group. She represents financial institutions and other creditors in restructuring efforts and transactions, with a concentration on corporate bankruptcies. My focus I focus my practice on representing companies and financial institutions in a variety of corporate insolvency matters, Chapter 11 restructurings, and related litigations and transactions. I have experience in creditor-side representations in some of the nation&r...

David Koha is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. David, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.