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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | Active | 1981 | 12/27/2020 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 25-year membership pin | Alaska Bar Association | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Retired | Home | 2020 - Present |
| Senior Partner | Foley, Foley & Pearson, PC | 1987 - 2020 |
| Associate Attorney | Wade & DeYoung | 1983 - 1987 |
| Associate Attorney | Bogle & Gates | 1982 - 1983 |
| State Judge Clerkship | Hon. Mark Rowland | 1981 - 1982 |
| Federal Clerkship | Hon. Harold A. Baker | 1979 - 1979 |
|---|
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ePlanner's Alliance | Associate Member | 2009 - Present |
| WealthCounsel, LLC | Associate Member | 2001 - Present |
| Anchorage Estate Planning Counsel | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Alaska Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Law Section | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Alaska Bar Association, Fee Arbitration Committee | Panal Member | 1992 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| National Busines Institute Seminar | Estate Planning with Trusts | 2011 |
| Lorman Education Services publication | Post Mortem Administration in Alaska | 2006 |
| National Business Institute Semianr | How to Draft Will annd Trusts in Alaska | 2005 |
| National Business Intitute Seminar | Alaska Construction Law: What Do You Do When | 1996 |
| John Wiley & Son's, Inc. | Fifty State Public Construction Contracting | 1996 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
| University of Alaska, Fairbanks | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bi-Monthly Estate Planning Workshop | Basic Estate Planning | 2012 |
| WealthCounsel Webinar | In Re Mortensen and Domestic Asset Protection Trusts | 2011 |
| WealthCounsel Symposium: Planning for the Generations | Back to Basics: Estate Tax Planning with Alaska Domestic Asset Protection Trusts | 2011 |
| WealthCounsel Symposium: Planning for the Generations | Discover the Last Frontier: Income Tax Planning with the Alaska Community Property Trust | 2011 |
| National Business Institute Seminar | Estate Planning with Trusts: The Basics that Everyone Needs to Know | 2011 |
| Edward Jones Regional Meeting | Estate Planning and Professional Collaboration | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| InKnowVision Winter Conference | Domestic Asset Protection Trusts and the Bankruptcy Code | 2008 |
| ePlanners Alliance Summer Conference | Alaska Self-Settled Spendthrift Trusts and Alaska Community Property Trusts | 2008 |
| Edward Jones Reginal Meeting | Estate Planning, Integrating Life Insurance | 2008 |
| CHARR Annual Conference | Business Exit Strategies | 2008 |
| Alaska Mechanical Contractors Association Annual Conference | Business Transition Planning and the Conceptual Age | 2008 |
| Alaska Fundraising Professional Assoc. Philanthropy Day | Planned Giving and Split Interest Gifts | 2008 |
| Loreman Educational Services Seminar | Post Mortem Trust Administration in Alaska | 2007 |
| Alaska Society of CPAs Seminar | Post Mortem Trust Administration | 2007 |
| Alaska Assoc. of Independent Accountants Annual Convention | Estate Planning for Accountants and Bookkeepers | 2007 |
| Loreman Educational Services Seminar | Post Mortem Trust Administration in Alaska | 2006 |
| Alaska Assoc. of Tax Consultants Tax Practitioners Institute | Estates and Trusts | 2006 |
| WealthCounsel, LLC Annual Conference | Alaska Community Property Trusts: The Other Alaska Trust | 2005 |
| National Business Institute Seminar | How to Draft Wills and Trusts in Alaska | 2005 |
| WealthCounsel, LLC Annual Conference | Alaska Community Property Trusts: The Other Alaska Trust | 2004 |
| National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Annual Collegium Conference | Alaska Community Property Act: Alchemy for Transmuting your Clients’ Property into Gold | 1998 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Saunders Properties v. Municipality of Anchorage, 846 P.2d 135 (Alaska 1993) | Ruling for the Taxpayer |
| Diagnostic Imaging Center Associates v. H & P, 815 P.2d 865 (Alaska 1991) | Summery Judgment Reversed |
| Boyles v. Smith, 759 P.2d 518 (Alaska 1988) | Trial Court Decision Upheld |
| Steenmeyer Corp. v. Mortenson-Neal, 731 P.2d 1221 (Alaska 1987) | Execution and Garnishment Upheld |
| Alaska Intern. Const., Inc. v. Earth Movers of Fairbanks, Inc., 697 P.2d 626 (Alaska 1985) | Upheld Decision of Contracting Office to Award Bid to the Second Low Bidder |
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J. Warren, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Richard is an excellent attorney whom brings knowledge, wisdom and experience to the estate planning process for clients. I highly recommend him.
Douglass Lodmell, Trusts Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Foley. We have a working relationship with Richard and are aware of the care and expertise he provides to clients. He is a trusted and experienced attorney in Alaska. Whether you require simple or more complex estate and business planning, Richard will provide you with excellent advice, service and support.
Larry Bray, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Richard is an expert in his practice areas and an excellent attorney. He is able to communicate complicated issues to clients in a way that is easy to understand. I endorse this lawyer.
A. Zahare, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Richard is an excellent and conscientious attorney. I refer clients to him without reservation.
Randall Borkus, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 5, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I had the good fortunate of collaborating with Richard on high net worth clients. He was great at suggesting creative solutions for complex situations. He was also extremely patient and delivered a fabulous client presentation.
Larry Gibbs, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 6, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly endorse Richard Foley in the areas of estate planning, business planning and federal tax planning. His knowledge and his experience with complex planning matters is exceptional. His manner in dealing with clients and fellow professionals is exceptional. Richard cares about commitment, quality and professional service.
Carol Gonnella, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 5, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Richard for many years in association with several national estate planning organizations. He not only attends many attorney seminars, he is often in the front of the class teaching other attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors. His knowledge about estate planning, charitable planning, business planning and asset protection is remarkable and he has the ability to communicate his knowledge in down to earth terms. He is very respected locally and also on a national level. Not only does Richard have highly toned technical skills, he is a warm, compassionate person who truly cares about his clients and doing an excellent job for each and every one of them. I strongly endorse Richard and if I were looking for an estate planner in Alaska, I would be going to the law firm of Foley and Foley.
David Claflin, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 3, 2011
Relationship: Other
During the 10 years I have known Richard, I have had the opportunity to consult with him regarding Alaska trust matters and found him to be knowledgeable and helpful in connection with my client's needs. Richard has also made presentations to groups where I have been present. He is a skillful lecturer. I know him to be highly regarded among lawyers around the country.
Bradford Stevens, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 3, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Richard H. Foley, Jr. is a consumate professional whom exhibits the highest standards in his estate planning practice. He is my go to person in the State of Alaska. Richard combines a depth of knowledge with a committment to a client's values that truly sets him apart. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking estate planning services especially in the State of Alaska.