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Taft Foley, II

Member Details

The Foley Law Firm
Houston, TX
(832) 888-8888

Education

  • Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall Law School
    • Juris Doctorate 2003
  • University of Massachusetts - Amherst
    • 1996 B.A. - Legal Studies and African-American History (Double Major),
    • Magna Cum laude

Experience

  • THE FOLEY LAW FIRM
    • Partner, 2005-present
    • Mr. Foley has comprehensive experience representing clients in both state and federal courts. Attorney Foley’s litigation experience includes cases involving accidents, premises liability and Fair Labor Standards Act cases. The Foley Law Firm has obtained multimillion dollar results for numerous clients.
    • 2014-2016 General Counsel - N.A.A.C.P. Houston
    • 2014-2016 Vice President - N.A.A.C.P. Houston
    • 2001-2014 Director of Legal Redress Programs - N.A.A.C.P. Houston

Awards

  • 2016 President’s Award, Houston Lawyers Association
  • 2015 Lawyer of the Year Award, Harris County Council of Organizations
  • 2014 N.A.A.C.P. President’s Award
  • 2011 Houston Lawyer’s Association-Fancis H.Williams Advocacy Award
  • 2001, 2004, 2005, 2009 N.A.A.C.P ALEX Award For Legal Excellence

Distinctions

  • 2017 Southern District of Texas – Bench Bar Conference: Panelist
  • 2015, 2013, 2011 H Magazine Top Lawyer
  • 2005 Unanimous Decision from Texas Supreme Court
  • 1999 Law Clerk for Johnny Cochran
  • 2000 Law Clerk for The Honorable Lynn Hughes (S.D. Texas)


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