rfoley@starr-lawfirm.com
(212) 620-2699
Ryan Foley is Senior Counsel in the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. He represents clients in a wide range of complex, high stakes business disputes, with a focus on achieving efficient, creative, and strategic resolutions. Drawing on his background as an appellate lawyer, Ryan brings a sharp analytical perspective and sophisticated writing ability to every stage of litigation.
While Ryan strives to resolve disputes before any pleadings are filed, he does not shy away from tenaciously litigating matters and achieving favorable outcomes for his clients in both trial and appellate courts. Ryan regularly drafts dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and complex pleadings, and manages all aspects of discovery, including e-discovery strategy, document review and production, witness preparation, and discovery-related motion practice.
Before joining Starr Associates, Ryan practiced in the New York offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, and ArentFox Schiff LLP, where he represented corporate clients in high-value complex commercial litigation as well as insurance coverage disputes. Ryan began his legal career as a prosecutor. During law school, he served as a judicial intern to the Hon. LaShann DeArcy Hall of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and as a judicial extern to the Hon. Valerie Caproni of the Southern District of New York.
Prior to his legal career, Ryan worked in investment banking and private equity, experience that informs his commercially minded approach to litigation strategy and dispute resolution.