“Meaghan has always taken a very human approach to representing her clients. Their problems become her problems, and she feels a duty to do all she can to achieve the best possible result.”
<p>Meaghan Murphy is a partner at Meland Budwick, P.A., where she concentrates her practice on bankruptcy and complex commercial litigation. In her bankruptcy work, Meaghan represents business debtors, trustees, creditors, and creditors’ committees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. She has particular experience advising commercial landlords and tenants, and her deep knowledge of the interplay between commercial leasing and bankruptcy law has led to highly successful outcomes—including guiding multiple retail tenants through Chapter 11 and securing millions in negotiated relief.</p><p><br></p><p>Meaghan regularly prosecutes and defends adversary proceedings involving fraudulent transfers, preferences, and other core bankruptcy litigation. Her practice also includes state court insolvency proceedings, where she represents assignees and creditors in assignments for the benefit of creditors (ABCs) matters.</p><p><br></p><p>In her broader commercial litigation practice, Meaghan handles a wide range of complex matters—from commercial foreclosures and contract disputes to business torts and post-judgment asset recovery. She has significant experience pursuing high-net-worth individuals in financial fraud and judgment enforcement cases, including obtaining post-judgment receiverships over personal and business assets.</p><p><br></p><p>Meaghan is deeply committed to public service. She is an active member of the Junior League of Miami and regularly provides pro bono representation to individuals facing financial hardship in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and other insolvency-related matters.</p>
Education
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Bachelor of Science, University of Idaho
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Juris Doctor, University of Miami School of Law