Atty. Thomas J. Foley

Atty. Thomas J. Foley

Tom Foley is a founding member of Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, and directs the Products Liability and Complex Litigation Group. Over the last 20 years, he has served as national trial counsel in various complex liability litigations in numerous jurisdictions across the country including California, Colorado, Oregon, Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout Michigan.

Livonia Livonia 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. Foley at a glance

Thomas J. Foley is a Founding Partner based in Livonia, Michigan, practicing at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on product liability and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1990). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1980) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Livonia, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tom Foley is a founding member of Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, and directs the Products Liability and Complex Litigation Group
  • Over the last 20 years, he has served as national trial counsel in various complex liability litigations in numerous jurisdictions across the country including California, Colorado, Oregon, Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and throughout Michigan
  • He was the lead trial lawyer in the largest consolidated mass tort trial to result in a defense verdict
  • In 2004, Tom was selected among other national defense trial lawyers to serve as faculty for the prestigious International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy held at Stanford University Law School
  • He and the attorneys in his group have defended class actions, antitrust, aviation, complex commercial and other high-stakes litigation
  • Tom carries Martindale-Hubbell's "A-V" rating and is an active member of the International Association of Defense Counsel [IADC]
  • He is also a member of the M-LAW (Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch) Advisory Board where he is active in pro-business tort reform activities
  • In 2015, he was recognized by DBusiness Magazine as a “Top Lawyer” in products liability
  • Tom is currently the only Michigan lawyer listed in International Who’s Who of Product Liability Defense Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Foley's Areas of Practice

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

Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas J. Foley

Where is Thomas J. Foley's law office located?
Thomas J. Foley's law practice is located in Livonia, Michigan. The firm is Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Foley handle?
Thomas J. Foley focuses on product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Thomas J. Foley practiced law?
Thomas J. Foley has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Thomas J. Foley go to law school?
Thomas J. Foley earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
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What awards or recognition has Thomas J. Foley received?
Thomas J. Foley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1990

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