Atty. Mark F. Foley

Atty. Mark F. Foley

Mark Foley is a Shareholder with more than 40 years experience meeting the complex business and legal needs of clients ranging from individual business owners to industry trade associations and Global 500 companies. Mark has successfully tried cases before judges and juries in federal and state courts, represented debtors and creditors in bankruptcy courts throughout the United States, and arbitrated matters before AAA and NASD panels.

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About Mark F. Foley at a glance

Mark F. Foley is a ip, bankruptcy, and internet attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at von Briesen & Roper SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of. Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1981) and Yale University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Foley is a Shareholder with more than 40 years experience meeting the complex business and legal needs of clients ranging from individual business owners to industry trade associations and Global 500 companies
  • Mark has successfully tried cases before judges and juries in federal and state courts, represented debtors and creditors in bankruptcy courts throughout the United States, and arbitrated matters before AAA and NASD panels
  • He has directed and conducted the nationwide defense of recurring product litigation, conducted recalls, and negotiated standards with regulatory agencies
  • Mark has successfully argued appeals to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the U.S
  • Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Eighth Circuits
  • Mark has established data privacy, security, SOX whistleblower, and data retention policies and procedures for multinationals operating in dozens of countries
  • negotiated information technology licenses, and acquisition and development agreements
  • developed effective product warning and litigation avoidance programs
  • created software applications to manage and report on litigation
  • and designed and implemented e-discovery processes
  • Mark authored the eBook “What Every CEO Needs to Know About Data Security”, part of the Digital Thought Leadership Series

Practice Areas Explained

Mark F. Foley's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Mark F. Foley is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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

Mark F. Foley is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Wisconsin →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

Mark F. Foley is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark F. Foley

Where is Mark F. Foley's law office located?
Mark F. Foley's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is von Briesen & Roper SC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark F. Foley handle?
Mark F. Foley focuses on ip, bankruptcy, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
Where did Mark F. Foley go to law school?
Mark F. Foley earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Mark F. Foley for a consultation?
You can contact Mark F. 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 Mark F. Foley received?
Mark F. Foley's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1981
B.A.
Yale University
- 1975

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wisconsin Super Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, State Bar of

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