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“People don’t set out to buy lawsuits. They retain lawyers to solve their problems quickly and efficiently. Creativity and problem-solving skills are essential — especially when combined with a threat of a lawsuit by an aggressive, well-trained attorney.” – Foley
Brian J. Foley looks at problems and disputes from more than just the traditional angles, saving his clients time and money.
Foley was trained by the best: Dartmouth College, where he graduated with honors, and top 10-ranked University of California Berkeley School of Law, where he won the Prosser Prize in Torts and was selected as an editor of the California Law Review, the school’s prestigious, flagship journal.
After graduating, Foley clerked for a highly respected federal judge in Philadelphia, the late Hon. Edmund V. Ludwig. He started practicing at Dechert LLP, one of the top law firms in the world. He heeded the call to teach and became a law professor. He helped change the way law is taught — in several traditional subjects, in co-founding the Applied Legal Storytelling movement, and in creating courses in legal writing, public speaking, and creative problem-solving. He was soon training practicing lawyers, in Continuing Legal Education programs and as a private consultant.
After a 17-year career, which included serving as a visiting professor for two years at highly-ranked Boston University School of Law, winning the award for best professor from Drexel Law’s first graduating class a year after his visiting professor appointment there ended, and as a tenured, full professor at Florida Coastal School of Law, Foley decided to put his ideas into practice. He returned to Philadelphia and volunteered, pro bono, for the Defender, where he helped win appeals in criminal cases. Last Fall, he opened his own practice, with the goal of providing top-flight, cost-efficient legal representation that the middle class can afford.
“Access to justice is important to me. Middle class people don’t qualify for free legal aid but can’t afford top-flight private lawyers. I already had a successful career as a professor, so I am in a good position to provide reasonable rates.” – Foley
One focus is Foley’s practice representing professors, students, and others against colleges and universities.
“The ‘corporatization’ of higher ed has destroyed the honor system that prevailed between faculty, students, and administration and has turned these relationships into legalistic, adversarial ones. The new, Corporate U. is protected by overstaffed administrations, legal departments, and high-priced outside counsel. On the other hand, professors and students stand unprotected. They need a lawyer who knows that environment to fight for them.” – Foley
Unfortunately, most of our culture is becoming more and more adversarial. Foley can help you solve your problems — and perhaps turn them into opportunities.
“People I help are great people. Very smart, with interesting and challenging careers – professors, lawyers, creatives, business owners, and working people. They deserve a dedicated advocate.” – Foley
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State: Pennsylvania
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6701 Germantown Ave., Ste 200, Philadelphia, PA, 19119-1905
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Posted by Abraham | February 7, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Brian J Foley regarding an online defamation case and I’ve been extremely impressed with his professionalism/approach. He was quick to return my phone call, which was a cold call as I am new to the area and do not have an attorney admitted in Pennsylvania. From t...
Posted by Joseph | January 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I was represented by Brian Foley in two court cases against the City of Philadelphia. One case was for defamation against two employees, in state court, and the other was with Federal court for FMLA and disability discrimination. These cases were complex and intertwined. Brian represented me well ...
Posted by Sarah | February 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Brian is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his work. He helped me successfully obtain an accommodation from my employer for the vax mandate. He was responsive, easy to talk to, and listened to me. He knew exactly how to handle my case and I absolutely trust him. It was a time-sensitive mat...
Posted by JB | February 7, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
I had concerns about my representation by the legal counsel at my University in a groundless lawsuit and about options for responding to the suit. AAUP referred me to Mr. Brian Foley, and I'm very grateful for that excellent referral. In our consultation phone call, it was clear from the beginning th...
Posted by Basil | January 11, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Brian is a top-tier employment attorney and a dedicated freedom fighter. In one of the most critical junctures in this nation's history, Brian helped me circumvent the infamously illegal C-19 mandates being forced upon us by the predator class. Had it not been for his expert guidance, I would not hav...
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of having Brian serve as my co-counsel in a 2019 jury trial. We represented the plaintiff in a whistleblower retaliation case vs. the State of New Jersey. Brian delivered with his talents in examining witnesses, arguing points of law and helping me to tell a persuasive story to the jury. He went the extra mile for our client as I’ve seen him do for every client he’s taken on."
"I have known Brian since I was a student in his Federal Civil Procedure course. Since then, Brian has been a mentor to me, and I even had the pleasure of working alongside him in a complicated commercial/employment dispute. I have always known Brian to be quick on his feet, capable of condensing complicated issues and principles into simple frames and terms, genuine, and caring. In short, Brian is a stellar advocate. I endorse him without reservation."
"Had a client matter question regarding a wrongful termination. Brian thoroughly and quickly provided competent answers and insights. Very helpful. Highly recommend for employment-related issues."
"Genuine and genius all in the same package."
"I endorse Brian Foley. He has unparalleled experience as an attorney and professor in many areas of the law."
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Excellence in the Classroom - Teaching Award, Kline School of Law, Drexel University
1991
Prosser Prize in Torts, University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
1986
Citation for top performance in English upper-level seminar, Dartmouth College
1984
Class of 1846 Latin Prize, Dartmouth College
1984
Carl and Effie Ellis Endowed Scholarship, Dartmouth College
2017 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Rutgers Law School
2016 - Present
Of Counsel, Law Offices of Caroline Goldner Cinquanto
2015 - Present
Owner, Brian J. Foley, Attorney at Law
2018 - 2018
Interim Chief, Appeals Division for the Montgomery County Public Defender
2010 - 2015
Professor of Law, Florida Coastal School Of Law
2008 - 2010
Visiting Associate Professor of Law, Boston University School Of Law
2007 - 2008
Visiting Associate Professor of Law, Thomas Kline School of Law, Drexel University
2005 - 2015
Volunteer Attorney, Defender Association Of Philadelphia
2004 - 2007
Associate Professor of Law, Florida Coastal School Of Law
2003 - 2004
Visiting Associate Professor of Law, Touro Law Center
1999 - 2003
Legal Methods Professor, Widener University School Of Law, Delaware
1997 - 1999
Legal Writing Faculty, Rutgers School Of Law Camden
1996 - 1997
Associate, Connolly Epstein Chicco Foxman Englemeyer & Ewing
1994 - 1996
Associate, Dechert
1993 - 1994
Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court EDPA
1988 - 1990
Staff Writer, The Keene Sentinel
1987 - 1988
Composition Center Coordinator, Dartmouth College
1991 - 1993
California Law ReviewMember & Associate Editor
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Using Powerful Storytelling Techniques to win your Employment Law Case
2017
Know Your Rights- Dealing with the Police
2017
The Funny Relationship Between Law and Comedy
2016
CLE Storytelling for Lawyers
2016
Know Your Rights- Dealing with the Police
2016
Know Your Rights- At Work
2015
Confessions of a Casebook Professor Who Used to Teach Legal Writing and Who I s Now Actually Doing Legal Writing, Or, I Know What You Students Did Last Summer: What I Learned from What Turned Out to Be My ‘ Practice Sabbatical ’
2013
Know Your Rights - Fourth and Fifth Amendments
2013
The Permitted, the Prohibited, the Silent, and the Absent Narratives in Criminal Sentencing
2008
Questioning the Necessity for Sweeping Legal Change after 9/11
2001
The Art of Persuasion
2001
Storytelling for Lawyers: How to Use the Most Powerful Tool of Persuasion to Win Your Cases
2000
Facts from Fiction: Using Fiction Writing Techniques in Writing Facts Sections
1999
Practical Brief Writing Skills
1999
How to Write Winning Briefs
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