Atty. Patrick J. Folley
Patrick James Folley is a Partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach office. He practices in the areas of labor and employment law, marine/admiralty, commercial litigation, professional malpractice, ERISA litigation, and class action defense.
Class Action & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 9+ Years Experience
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About Patrick J. Folley at a Glance
Patrick J. Folley is a Partner based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida Illinois Indiana U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Cour (2017). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School J.D. (—) and Stanford Graduate School of Business Certificate Summer Institute for General Management University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A. Economics (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar Association. Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J. Folley
- Patrick James Folley is a Partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach office
- He practices in the areas of labor and employment law, marine/admiralty, commercial litigation, professional malpractice, ERISA litigation, and class action defense
- Mr. Folley earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he studied Economics
- He also studied at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, earning a certificate from the Summer Institute for General Management
- After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Mr. Folley attended the University of Notre Dame Law School and clerked for the Honorable James E. Shadid, Chief United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois
- He earned his Juris Doctor in 2015, graduating with Dean’s List honors
- Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Folley passed both the Illinois and Indiana bars
- He practiced in Illinois in the areas of medical malpractice, civil rights, and general civil defense litigation, and also represented clients in toxic tort litigation in Indiana
- Newsroom News •Multi-year Employment Litigation Dismissed with Prejudice in West Palm Beach, FL Recent Successful Trial, 9.5.2024 •Dropped Case - Breach of Employment Agreement - Palm Beach County Recent Successful Trial, 9.5.2024 Publications ' Seventh Circuit Issues Reverse Discrimination Employment Decision, ' The National Law Review, August 2016 ' IRS Tax Treatment of Wellness Program Benefits, ' The National Law Review, July 2016
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick J. Folley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. Folley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Employment Law in West Palm Beach
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Patrick J. Folley is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Business & Corporate Law in West Palm Beach
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick J. Folley is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Class Action in West Palm Beach
Patrick J. Folley is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Florida →
Civil Litigation in West Palm Beach
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in West Palm Beach
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Patrick J. Folley is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in West Palm Beach Choose Patrick J. Folley
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 Patrick J. Folley's practice in the field of employment, business, class action, litigation, and maritime.
9+ Years of Legal Practice
With 9 years in the profession, Patrick J. Folley has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and class action, Patrick J. Folley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Patrick J. Folley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick J. Folley Handles in West Palm Beach
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