Christine Dreyer McCay, Bankruptcy Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy, Business, and Entertainment
PartneratLocke Lord LLP
Boston, MA
Practicing bankruptcy in Boston since 2001.
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Christine Dreyer McCay is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Entertainment. Christine has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Locke Lord LLP.
- Based in
- Boston, MA
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Bankruptcy · Business · Entertainment
- Handles Bankruptcy, Business, and Entertainment matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Christine Dreyer McCay: Christine Dreyer McCay is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Entertainment. Christine has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Locke Lord LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Christine Dreyer McCay
Christine concentrates on bankruptcy, business, entertainment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy
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Bankruptcy cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Christine takes bankruptcy matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christine agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Christine takes business matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christine agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Christine takes entertainment matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christine agrees to represent you.
General cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Christine takes general matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Christine Dreyer McCay — Over 25 years of Massachusetts bankruptcy experience
Christine Dreyer McCay is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Entertainment. Christine has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Locke Lord LLP.
Christine Dreyer McCay is a lawyer practicing corporate, debt finance, private equity & venture capital and 4 other areas of law. Christine received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years. Christine practices at Locke Lord LLP in Boston, MA.
Christine's approach to bankruptcy cases
Christine Dreyer McCay is a lawyer practicing corporate, debt finance, private equity & venture capital and 4 other areas of law. Christine received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years. Christine practices at Locke Lord LLP in Boston, MA.
The kind of cases Christine takes
Christine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, business, and entertainment matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Christine Dreyer McCay's legal education and bar admissions
Boston College Law School
J.D. · 2000
Colgate University
B.A. · 1997
Jurisdictions
Christine's state bar admissions
Massachusetts
2001 · ACTIVE
Christine studied at J.D. in Boston College Law School and B.A. in Colgate University.
Law school and academic background
Christine completed J.D. in Boston College Law School and B.A. in Colgate University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christine runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Christine's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships American Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association Boston Bar Association
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Locations
Christine Dreyer McCay's office in Boston
Christine's primary office is at 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02199-7613. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Christine Dreyer McCay — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christine
Christine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christine Dreyer McCay
How much does it cost to hire Christine for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christine offer a free consultation?
Christine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christine's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Christine's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christine take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Christine is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christine accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Christine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Bankruptcy attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts
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