About
Joseph G. Foley is an experienced bankruptcy attorney with over 25 years of legal practice. He is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate severe financial distress. His client-focused approach has made him a trusted advocate for those facing overwhelming debt and economic challenges.
Joseph earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Siena College in Loudonville, New York. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from New England Law School in Boston, Massachusetts. During law school, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts authorized him to provide pro bono representation to indigent clients under S.J.C. Rule 3:03.
Before entering the legal profession, Joseph worked as a business executive, gaining firsthand insight into market operations in cities such as Boston, Dallas, and Washington, D.C. This business background informs his legal strategies, especially when advising clients on complex financial matters and debt resolution.
Since beginning his law practice, Joseph has focused on assisting clients burdened by issues such as credit card debt, tax levies, court judgments, mortgage defaults, and student loans. He has helped many avoid bankruptcy through alternative resolutions while guiding others through Chapter 7 and related filings.
Joseph G. Foley is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia, as well as in several federal district courts, including Massachusetts and the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York. He is also an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the American Bar Association.
With decades of service rooted in legal and financial expertise, Joseph remains committed to empowering clients through tailored, effective legal solutions that lead to financial stability and peace of mind.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Joseph G. Foley, LLC
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
- Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- Member, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- Member, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Member, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Licensed State
- Massachusetts
- New York
- Virginia
Education
- New England Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Siena College, Loudonville, New York
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance
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- Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Contracts and agreements
- Credit repair
- Debt and lending agreements
- Debt collection
- Debt settlement
- Foreclosure
- Limited liability company (LLC)
- Tax