Hopkinton resident Joe Baldiga was named the Best Lawyers 2023 Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year in Worcester. In addition, he was selected by his peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” 2023 edition in the fields of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation-Bankruptcy. Baldiga is a partner and co-chair of the Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy and Reorganization Group at Mirick O’Connell, a full-service law firm with offices in Worcester, Westborough and Boston. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006.

Baldiga has extensive experience in the areas of creditor and debtor rights, bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court loan restructurings and the purchase and sale of distressed businesses, including extensive litigation experience and practice in bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Also named for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” was Hopkinton’s Kate Foley, who is an associate in Mirick O’Connell’s Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy and Reorganization Group. This is the first time she has been recognized by Best Lawyers. Foley focuses her practice on creditors’ rights, bankruptcy and business restructuring. She frequently represents court-appointed trustees, secured lenders and other creditors in bankruptcy and restructuring matters, and has also represented corporate and individual debtors in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases.