News
July 08, 2008
Charles R. Bennett, Jr.
617 226-3408
Shareholder
Areas of Concentration
Business Litigation
Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring
Office
John D. Hanify
617 226-3450
Shareholder
Areas of Concentration
Business Litigation
Business Separations
Office
D. Ethan Jeffery
617 226-3410
Shareholder
Areas of Concentration
Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring
Office
Andrew G. Lizotte
617 226-3415
Shareholder
Areas of Concentration
Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring
Office
Harold B. Murphy
617 226-3414
Shareholder
Areas of Concentration
Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring
Office
Boston– July 8, 2008 – Hanify & King’s bankruptcy practice has been recognized by Chambers USA for the fourth year in a row for its outstanding legal expertise. For the second year in a row, the firm’s litigation practice has received similar praise and recognition. Hanify & King is the only mid-size firm in the Boston area to be ranked in two categories. In 2008, Chambers USA again gives the firm a #1 ranking for its Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice. It also ranks Hanify & King’s Litigation Practice as among the best in the business citing the expertise of John D. Hanify, co-founder and shareholder of Hanify & King.
Bankruptcy attorneys Harold Murphy, Charles Bennett, Jr., Ethan Jeffery and Andrew Lizotte have been singled out once again for their work on high-profile cases across the New England region. Chambers USA describes the Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice as “top-notch,” “first-rate,” and “practical and street-smart.”
Harold Murphy, founder of the Bankruptcy practice, ranked for the second year in a row as a “ #1 attorney” is described as “the king of debtors’ lawyers.” Murphy is admired for his “tenacious approach and ability to find effective, realistic business solutions.” In addition, Charles Bennett, Jr., is recognized for his skills in bankruptcy litigation and is called “tough as nails” in his approach to advocacy. Ethan Jeffrey “always gets the job done.” While Chambers commends Andrew Lizotte for establishing a large following for his quality bankruptcy practice.
Hanify & King’s Litigation practice is cited by Chambers USA as a “solid firm offering efficient, cost-effective advice… this firm makes a real effort to keep the costs down and its billing rates are extremely reasonable, given the level of service provided.” Chambers praises the firm’s ability in the courtroom. “They are not just paper pushers – they have all spent time in the courtroom and have excellent advocacy skills.” Chambers highlighted the firm’s unique ability to handle the full gamut of business matters. Clients spoke highly of John Hanify, admiring his “honest, no-nonsense advice” and ability to “understand the bigger picture.”
In its sixth year, Chambers USA 2008 is an annual publication that provides businesses and individuals across the country with recommendations on law firms and attorneys. Leading attorneys and firms are identified on the basis of client recommendations and thousands of interviews conducted by the Chambers staff.
About Hanify & King, PC
Since 1980, Hanify & King Professional Corporation has been delivering effective, practical and cost-effective solutions to the legal needs of commercial enterprises and business people. The firm’s principal areas of practice are litigation, reorganization, finance and financial restructuring, IP and IP ligitation and employment.
About Chambers and Partners
Chambers and Partners are the publishers of the world-famous guides to law firms and lawyers: Chambers UK, Chambers USA, Chambers Global, and Chambers Student. Every year Chambers and Partners carry out thousands of in-depth interviews with clients in order to assess the reputations and expertise of business lawyers in 175 countries across the world. Chambers rankings and editorial are referred to extensively by General Counsel and other purchasers of legal services who look to Chambers and Partners recommendations when choosing their lawyers.
