Paul W. Carey

Paul W. Carey is a highly regarded attorney and co-managing partner at his firm. As a partner in the Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy, and Reorganization Group, he focuses on creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, and business reorganization matters. His practice also encompasses commercial litigation, business financing, and the representation of clients in complex insolvency proceedings.

A graduate of Fairfield University (B.A., 1990), Mr. Carey earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School in 1994. Since then, he has built a distinguished legal career with excellence in advocacy and deep expertise in navigating bankruptcy and insolvency challenges.

Mr. Carey represents various clients, including creditors, debtors, creditors’ committees, trustees, and receivers. His work includes guiding borrowers and lenders through out-of-court loan restructurings, managing receiverships, and facilitating assignments for the benefit of creditors. He has also been instrumental in the purchase and sale of distressed businesses.

Mr. Carey is a widely recognized leader in bankruptcy, creditor rights, and insolvency law. He has been selected as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer every year since 2005 and was named one of Massachusetts’s Top 100 Super Lawyers in 2018 and 2019. In 2024, he earned a spot on the Worcester Business Journal’s Power 100 list, and he is listed in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

A seasoned litigator, Mr. Carey has successfully represented clients in high-profile bankruptcy cases, including representing landlords in major retail bankruptcies and defending creditors’ rights in complex trials. He is also a recognized speaker and author on bankruptcy law, sharing insights through publications and industry conferences.

Mr. Carey’s commitment to service extends to his inclusion in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s Pro Bono Honor Roll and his participation in professional organizations like the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Massachusetts Bar Association. His expertise and dedication have made him a trusted bankruptcy and creditors’ rights law advocate.

Law Office Affiliations

• Co-Managing Partner,  Mirick, O’Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Worcester County Bar Association
• Member, Boston Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section, Steering Committee
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Fairfield University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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