John R. Foley, P.C. - Dearborn, MI

Four Decades of Legal Distinction in Dearborn, Michigan

Navigating significant legal conflicts involving family assets, estate governance, or commercial solvency requires sophisticated courtroom insight and unwavering dedication. Established in 1986 by trial attorney John R. Foley, John R. Foley, P.C. represents individuals, families, and business enterprises across Wayne County, Oakland County, and southeast Michigan. Operating as two dedicated practice divisions under one roof, founding partner John R. Foley directs the family and estate practice, while managing partner Patrick A. Foley leads the business, financial litigation, and bankruptcy group. Every case is personally directed by a partner, ensuring clients receive high-level strategic counsel rather than assembly-line handling. When you need to hire an attorney for high-stakes litigation, John R. Foley, P.C. offers a proven legacy of integrity and trial preparedness.

Sophisticated Family Law and High-Asset Divorce

High-conflict marital dissolutions and custody disputes require legal acumen, financial precision, and calculated negotiation. As veteran divorce lawyers and child custody lawyers, the firm represents professionals, business owners, and spouses navigating substantial property divisions and contentious domestic matters. Having served as a court-appointed mediator and arbitrator since 1995, attorney John R. Foley emphasizes honorable resolutions while preparing every case for trial. Comprehensive family law counsel includes:

• High-net-worth divorce, addressing complex business valuations, executive compensation packages, hidden asset discovery, and equitable property division.
• Child custody and parenting time litigation, protecting parental relationships and establishing durable shared parenting frameworks.
• Spousal support and child support determinations, negotiating realistic alimony structures and handling post-judgment modification actions.
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, designing enforceable marital contracts to preserve family inheritances and commercial holdings.

Probate, Trust Litigation, and Comprehensive Estate Planning

Contested estate disputes can tear families apart and drain accumulated wealth if not resolved with decisive legal skill. The firm's probate lawyers represent heirs, beneficiaries, trustees, and fiduciaries in high-stakes fiduciary disputes, will contests, and trust administration challenges across Michigan probate courts. On the transactional side, the firm provides forward-thinking estate planning, structuring revocable living trusts, irrevocable asset protection trusts, last wills and testaments, and durable powers of attorney to safeguard multi-generational wealth from unnecessary taxes and contentious court oversight.

Business Law, Financial Litigation, and Bankruptcy Solutions

Led by managing partner Patrick A. Foley, the firm's commercial division represents companies, corporate officers, and creditors in complex financial disputes and insolvency matters. As accomplished bankruptcy lawyers and contract lawyers, the team handles Chapter 11 reorganizations, Subchapter V small business bankruptcies, receiverships, and creditor-debtor litigation. The firm also defends business interests in breach of contract claims, partnership dissolution battles, and shareholder derivative lawsuits in state and federal courts.

Why Retain John R. Foley, P.C.

With an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell held continuously since 2000, continuous Super Lawyers selections, and inclusion in DBusiness Magazine's Top Lawyers, John R. Foley, P.C. stands among Detroit's most respected legal practices. The firm maintains offices in Dearborn and Plymouth, providing clients with accessible representation and flexible payment structures. If you urgently need a lawyer or seek to find an attorney for a high-consequence matter, contact John R. Foley, P.C. today to schedule a confidential consultation.