Kathleen Ann Foley

Kathleen Ann Foley

4.4
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 47 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Acton, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Estate Planning

6 Strawberry Hill Road, Acton, MA

About Kathleen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Experienced in property division, support obligations, custody arrangements, etc. Handle both high conflict and uncontested divorce cases. Work with low-income families and those with significant assets.

43 years

50%
Family 40%

Highly experienced in child custody & child support issues, paternity actions, guardianship matters, DCF claims, modification and contempt complaints, adoption, etc.

43 years

40%
Estate Planning 10%

Drafting wills, trusts, power of attorney and health care proxy. Experienced in both complicated and simple estate plans.

43 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 47 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Foley & MacAdie, P.C.

6 Strawberry Hill Road, Acton, MA, 01720

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Kathleen Ann Foley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Catherine | July 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Simply The Best

I have tried several law offices for assistance and finding Kathleen was the best thing that could have happened. She is extremely intelligent, kind and professional. I would give her 6 stars if I could. I could not be in better hands.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kathleen Foley and Associates

Kathleen and Associates are an oasis in a desert. Her knowledge of divorce law is broad and deep. Her advice is pragmatic, sophisticated and fast forwards to bottom-line results. She is empathic, nurturing, strong and very seasoned. Her instincts have clarity and yet abundant nuance. She is first... and foremost your coach, mentor and advocate but steers you away from your emotional errors and harmful impulsiveness. You feel much better after you leave her office, listened to, cared about, in good hands. I can enthusiastically recommend her and her firm.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kathy and her team are first rate!

I hired the Foley & MacArdie firm after my now former wife surprised me, last spring, with her intention to file for divorce. The other surprise (without belaboring the unfortunate details) was that she hired a firm whose principal surreptitiously assigned a terrible, amoral lawyer to handle her case... without my former wife's knowledge or consent. It turns out that said opposing lawyer has a 1-star AVVO review, consistently horrific AVVO reviews by her former clients, and had been disciplined on multiple occasions by state licensing authorities. Once my former wife found out about this surreptitious reassignment, she demanded that her case be reassigned to another attorney. Kathy Foley and her team were cognizant of that lawyer's bad reputation, and handled the case with wisdom, sensitivity, and respect for the well being of BOTH myself and my former wife, just as I wished. I urge anyone who desires a divorce to be settled amicably--handled with the goal of avoiding unnecessary conflict & expense, and promoting a constructive post-divorce relationship--to give the Foley & MacAdie firm your most serious consideration! Based on my own experience, they deserve your confidence and trust.

Posted by Diane | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney!

I as well as other members of my family have used Foley & MacAdie for various matters throughout the past decade. We’ve always been very impressed with their attentiveness and commitment to obtaining the best possible outcome for our family. Their guidance and counsel have been invaluable and I know ...I wouldn’t go anywhere else. If you are in need of legal services, their firm is the right choice.

Posted by John | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Committed Law Firm

I have used Kathleen Ann Foley's law firm since 2012. Going through a divorce is a difficult situation in itself, add a child and custody issues in, and it's almost an impossible situation. This firm was committed to my wants and needs through my divorce and most recently, custody issues. They succes...sfully guided me through all of my legal issues. They were upfront and honest with me and helped me see the reality of certain situations when my own judgement was clouded. They responded to all my emails and phone calls with minutes to hours. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone who is in need of attorneys that will represent what you want and are committed to ensure that you receive it.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

1978

Cum Laude, Suffolk University Law School

1977

Moot Court Board, Suffolk University Law School

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Partner, Foley & MacAdie, P.C., nee Law Offices of Kathleen Ann Foley, P.C.

1980 - 1982

Staff Attorney, EG&G, Inc.

1978 - 1980

Associate Attorney, Richmond Rossen Crossen & Resnick

1976 - 1978

Law Clerk, Richmond Rosen Crossen & Resnick

1974 - 1975

Law Clerk, National Legal Services Office

1973 - 1974

Intern, National Legal Services Office

Associations

2015 - Present

American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators

Founding Member

2006 - Present

Senior Partners for Justice

Member

1983 - 1984

Acton-Boxborough Community Chest

Board Member

Education

1978

Suffolk Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Connecticut

Bachelors Degree

N/A

Boston College

Speaking Engagements

2011

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.

Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop

2010

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.

Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop

2008

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.

Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop

2000

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.

Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop

1999

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.

Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop

1997

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.

Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop

N/A

Suffolk University Law School

Family Law Course - Guest Speaker

N/A

Boston College School of Law

Family Law Course - Guest Speaker

Languages

English

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