Atty. John Foley
Attorney John J. Foley is an associate at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC in the pharmaceutical litigation department.
Pharmaceutical Litigation Attorney · Serving Alton, IL · 21+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Alton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Foley
- 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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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 venue, 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.
Alton Courts and Legal Process
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Foley's practice in the field of litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Foley brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, Illinois, and California, John Foley can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means John Foley's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Alton
A Alton-based practice means John Foley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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