John Foley

John Foley is a Providence, Rhode Island trial lawyer whose practice at FoleyCerilli, PC focuses on personal injury and wrongful death. His work includes motor vehicle, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall claims, product liability, maritime and admiralty matters, and animal-related injuries. He represents clients in serious civil cases involving contested liability, complex damages, insurance issues, and significant medical evidence.

Foley graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1973 and earned his law degree from Boston University in 1977. He is admitted in Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His education and broad admissions support a practice extending from trial courts through appellate proceedings.

Foley has handled substantial civil litigation for decades, including Supreme Court litigation involving false arrest and immunity issues and cases connected with Rhode Island’s credit union crisis. His personal injury practice covers a wide range of accidents and professional negligence claims. He has also developed experience with complex legal issues that require appellate briefing, extensive discovery, expert testimony, and careful presentation of damages.

John Foley has been a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and has received long-standing recognition from legal publications for trial work. Foley’s practice combines decades of courtroom experience with representation of clients who have suffered serious injury or loss. He handles matters from initial investigation through settlement, trial, and appeal when necessary, with particular experience in cases involving significant medical and liability questions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, FoleyCerilli, PC
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, Rhode Island Chapter (1993)

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts

Education

• Boston University
  law degree

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