Franklin Foil

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Franklin Foil: Attorney with Foil Law Firm
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Past Positions

• Foil Law Firm, Founder, 2005

• U.S. Navy, Captain, Judge Advocate General Corps, U.S. Navy, 1991 to 2020

• Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals in Washington, DC, Military Appellate Judge, 2020

• General Court Martial Cases at Military Bases, Military Trial Judge

• LA State Senate, Chairman, Judiciary Committee, 2020 to 2020

• Member LA House of Representatives , Chairman, Homeland Security Committee, 2008 to 2020

• LA House of Representatives , Vice-Chairman, Appropriations Committee, 2008 to 2020

• Baton Rouge City Court , Judge Pro Tempore, 2005 to 2007

Certified Legal Specialties

• Certified Instructor, National Institute of Trial Advocacy

Honors

• AV Rated Attorney by Peer Reviews

Professional Associations

• Louisiana State Bar Association, Past Member of House of Delegates

• Baton Rouge Bar Association
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • General Civil Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Business Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Louisiana State University, B.A., Political Science, 1987
Law School Attended:
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 1991
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, Louisiana; 1991, Arkansas; 1992, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; 1995, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals; U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit; U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
Military:
Judge Advocate, U.S. Navy, 1991-1995
Birth Information:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 31, 1964
ISLN:
901213967

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (18 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/04/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/05/10 in Commercial Law

    Franklin is the ultimate "lawyers' lawyer" A true gentleman who knows the law, knows how to handle his clients and knows how to treat opposing coun.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/10/09 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/10/09 in Business Litigation

    Franklin Foil is as fine an attorney as I have practiced with in the area of Business Litigation. His ability to see the big picture separates him from his peers in this area. I give him my highest recommendation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/10/09 in Accident Insurance

    Mr. Foil is one of the finest legal minds I have encountered in the practice of law. His ability to discern the important from the unimportant and attack the heart of a legal issue is his greatest asset. Moreover, he is professional, pleasant and c... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/10/09 in Tort Defense

    Mr. Foil is an excellent attorney. He is of the highest standards ethically, professional and legal ability.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/10/09 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/10/09 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/10/09 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/12/09 in Insurance

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Attorney is hired to address estate issues and/or possible civil action. Communication with the attorney is incredibly difficult. Requests for updates in the matter are routinely ignored. If any tim...

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