Atty. Douglas M. Foley

Atty. Douglas M. Foley

Douglas M. Foley is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, commercial litigation, restructuring & insolvency and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (771) 220-6235 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas M. Foley at a glance

Douglas M. Foley is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1994), and North Carolina (1999). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Mary Washington (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bankruptcy Section Board of Governors) American Bankruptcy Institute (Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop Advisory Board) Virginia CLE Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Conference (Planning Committee, Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas M. Foley is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, commercial litigation, restructuring & insolvency and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Mary Washington in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Douglas practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas M. Foley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas M. Foley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas M. Foley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Commercial Real Estate

Douglas M. Foley is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas M. Foley

Where is Douglas M. Foley's law office located?
Douglas M. Foley's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas M. Foley handle?
Douglas M. Foley focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Douglas M. Foley practiced law?
Douglas M. Foley has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Douglas M. Foley go to law school?
Douglas M. Foley earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Douglas M. Foley for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas M. Foley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas M. Foley received?
Douglas M. Foley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
University of Mary Washington
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1994
North Carolina
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011

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