About Colleen A. Murphy

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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Areas of Law

  • Other 2
    • Public Finance & Infrastructure
    • Distressed High Yield Bond Workout Group

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Led team representing trustee
    bondholders in workout of $150 million in bonds for a healthcare system in West Virginia including possible sale.
    Negotiated restructuring of $52 million in bonds for a senior living facility in Texas as well as a bankruptcy process to resolve construction litigation.
    Represented trustee
    bondholders in sales
    restructurings of l
    fills in Alabama
    Ohio.
    Advised bondholders in purchase of bonds for a continuing care retirement community, including subsequent issuances for new development,
    through bankruptcy of the guarantor.
    The above representations were h
    led by Ms. Murphy prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, Massachusetts
    1996, New York
    1992, Texas
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •President, Boston Municipal Analysts Forum, 2024
    •Treasurer, 2022
    •Member, National Federation of Municipal Analysts (NFMA)
    •Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
    •Member, Women in Public Finance
    •Member, Boston Bar Association
    •Member, Bankruptcy Section
    •Former Co-Chair, Bankruptcy Section Newsletter Committee
    •Former Chair, New England Chapter of the International Women's Insolvency and Reorganization Confederation (IWIRC)
    •Former Member, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts’ Attorney Advisory Local Rules Committee

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Boston University School of Law
    J.D.
    Note Editor, Boston University Law Review
    Other Education
    Boston University
    B.A.
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Colleen A. Murphy was admitted in 1992 to the State of Texas.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Colleen A. Murphy is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York and Texas.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Colleen A. Murphy attended Boston University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.