About Robert
Robert Foley combines military, investigative and courtroom experience in a career that has spanned four decades. He began his professional life in the U.S. Army as an aviator in 1982. The early years in uniform set a practical tone. They also began a long-running connection to aviation that continues alongside his legal work.
He earned his law degree from Boston College Law School. That formal training led him into federal practice and multiple admissions to state and federal courts. Over time he has sought credentials that allow him to appear before district and appellate tribunals across several jurisdictions.
Foley joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1996. Records identify him as serving in a Special Agent Lawyer capacity beginning that year. He later transitioned into private practice and, in 2017, became a partner at Foley & Wilson Law Office. The shift from government service to firm leadership brought a different daily rhythm. It also added litigation and case-management responsibilities to his resume.
His admissions include the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and state bars in Florida and Massachusetts. Those credentials enable him to handle matters that cross state lines and federal boundaries. He has worked on cases that touch both criminal and civil federal practice, as well as state-level proceedings.
Beyond law, aviation remains a steady part of Foley’s identity. He has maintained a Commercial Pilot credential with the Federal Aviation Administration since 1986. He is also a member of the FBI Agents Association, a connection that dates back to his start at the Bureau in 1996. Those affiliations reflect parallel interests in law enforcement and aviation safety.
Colleagues describe Foley as methodical in court preparation and pragmatic in client meetings. He favors clear organization and an attention to procedural detail. He balances courtroom work with mentoring younger attorneys at his firm and managing the operational demands of partnership.
He is based at Foley & Wilson Law Office and continues to accept matters that fall within his admitted jurisdictions. He currently practices at Foley & Wilson Law Office, handling federal and state matters across his admitted jurisdictions.
