William (Bill) T. Foley

Highly regarded attorney to businesses, providing legal counsel plus perspectives from his prior experience as a CPA and tax consultant.

Bill acts as General Counsel for and business advisor to a diverse group of businesses, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multi-generational family owned companies. As a former CPA and Tax Consultant for a national accounting firm, Bill uses his extensive knowledge and experience in legal, tax and financial matters to advise entrepreneurs, boards of directors, business managers and investors. Bill has extensive experience and knowledge in merger and acquisition, securities, tax and real estate law. Bill provides creative ideas and concise solutions to complex legal and financial issues faced by his clients.   

Additional Information

Bill is recognized by his peers among the Best Lawyers in America, has an "AV" Rating, Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell and as a Nebraska State Bar Association Fellow.  Bill previously worked for a national accounting firm as a tax consultant and CPA before beginning his career with Erickson Sederstrom in 1991.

In addition, Bill is a longtime member of E|S’s Board of Directors and President of the firm since 2021.

Contact

402-397-2200 wfoley@eslaw.com

Executive Legal Assistant Sharon Richardson 402-384-6890 srich@eslaw.com

Practice Areas

Business, Corporate and Entity Law – for-profit and non-profit
Business Succession and Transition Planning
Shareholder and Owner Dispute and Resolution
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Tax Planning and Consulting 
Representation before the IRS – Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreements
Agricultural and Farm
Health

Education

J.D., Creighton University School of Law, cum laude
B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Admitted To

Nebraska
United States District Court (Nebraska)
United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Tax Court

Professional and Civic Affiliations

Present and Past Involvement:

Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute Certified Public Accountants
Catholic Charities, Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
Legal Aid of Nebraska, Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Omaha Class 26
Nebraska Lawyers Trust Account Foundation, Board of Directors
Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation, Board of Directors
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Board of Advisors
Ralston Rage Basketball, Volunteer Coach
Mid-America Theatre Dance Company, Board of Directors
City of Ralston Plumbing Board
Henry Doorly Zoo Annual Membership Campaign
Omaha Community Playhouse Annual Membership Drive
Boy Scouts of America, Law Explorers Post Leader