Atty. John Foley

Atty. John Foley

Attorney John J. Foley is an associate at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC in the pharmaceutical litigation department.

Alton Alton 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About John Foley at a glance

John Foley is a Partner based in Alton, Illinois, practicing at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2005), Illinois (2006), and California (2008). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law J.D. (—). Active member of - Super Lawyers Illinois Rising Star. Serands clients in Alton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Attorney John J. Foley is an associate at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC in the pharmaceutical litigation department
  • He focuses his practice on protecting the rights of victims harmed by dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, such as Yaz, Reglan, Chantix, Actos and Depakote, or medical products, like transvaginal mesh
  • He has also represented victims harmed by asbestos exposure
  • John started at the firm in 2004 as a law clerk
  • He earned his J.D. in 2005 from St. Louis University School of Law and returned to the firm after graduation
  • Now, with nearly 10 years of legal experience, John fills a key leadership role in the pharmaceutical litigation department, which has secured more than $260 million in verdicts and settlements

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John Foley's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Alton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John Foley's law office located?
John Foley's law practice is located in Alton, Illinois. The firm is Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Foley handle?
John Foley focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Foley practiced law?
John Foley has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Education

St. Louis University School of Law J.D.
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Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2005
Illinois
Admitted: 2006
California
Admitted: 2008

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