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Richard Frankowski is the founding member of The Frankowski Firm, LLC. His firm is based in Birmingham, Alabama and Incline Village, Nevada and has additional offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Nashville, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Manhattan, Sacramento, and San Francisco. He has represented hundreds of investors around the country in FINRA arbitrations and in civil litigation. His practice focuses on stock broker fraud, consumer class actions and direct and derivative shareholder cases. Richard also represents individual brokers in employment cases against broker dealers. Mr. Frankowski is a 5.0 Preeminent AV-rated attorney and is a member of the Alabama and Florida Bars as well as a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and National Trial Lawyers. In 2012, National Trial Lawyers named Mr. Frankowski one of Alabama's top 100 lawyers. Currently, Richard served on the Board of Directors for the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, an international organization dedicated to investor protection. He currently serves as Vice President and Treasurer of the PIABA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity with a core mission of educating investors to prevent investment abuse and to level the playing field for investors in FINRA arbitrtation.
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Securities and Investment Fraud
90%
25 years
Class Action
10%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-45%
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 7 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 24 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
The Frankowski Firm, LLC
(205) 390-0399
Fax
(205) 390-1001
Fax
231 22nd Street South, Suite 203, Birmingham, AL, 35233
frankowskifirm.com/The Frankowski Firm, LLC
3455 Peachtree Road North East, 5th Floor, Atlanta, GA, 30326
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633 West 5th Street, 26th Floor Suite 26142, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
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201 Mission Street, Suite 1203, San Francisco, CA, 94105
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2300 West Sahara Ave, Suite 800-137, Las Vegas, NV, 89102
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333 University Drive, Suite 200-10, Sacramento, CA, 95825
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880 Northwood Blvd, Suite S, Incline Village, NV, 89451
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Richard Frankowski's Reviews
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Posted by Ryan | October 25, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Professional and Trustworthy
Richard is a pleasure to work with. He helped me navigate an ongoing legal matter and pointed me in the right direction.
Posted by Ken | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome Attorney
Mr Frankowski dis an amazing job representing me with contract dispute with a third party. He was very professional and kept me informed throughout the dispute. I have nothing but positive things to say about him and highly recommend him to anyone who would ask.
Posted by MIke | January 6, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
Mr. Frankowski was very informative and provided information I needed to realize that I did not need to hire an attorney at this time.
Posted by William | May 7, 2015
Arbitration case
Mr.Frankowski handled my case in a very professional manner. He was always helpful, considerate, honest and friendly. He successfully handled my case and I would recommend his services to others.
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2014
Detailed and Knowledgeable Attorney
Richard Frankowski's expansive knowledge of securities law and arbitration procedures makes it as close to a pain free process as a lawsuit can get. He has handled cases not only in FINRA arbitration but in state and federal courts so he's well equipped to handle your case from the first filing all t...
Richard Frankowski's Lawyer Endorsements
Jon Furgison
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Aug 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Richard is an experienced and knowledgeable advocate for investor rights."
"Richard and I worked on Morgan Keegan cases together and now we are working on several class action cases. Richard is brilliant, a very good lawyer and always up to date on the current laws and trends. I highly recommend him. Debra Brewer Hayes, The Hayes Law Firm, P.C."
"I have known and worked with Richard for many years. He is at the top of his profession in handling claims for victims of investment fraud. Richard cares deeply about his clients and represents them with the highest degree of professionalism and legal skill. He is a nationally recognized thought leader and authority in the area of securities and investment fraud litigation. There is not a finer lawyer you can have on your side. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Richard Frankowski is one of the most successful and intelligent securities litigation attorneys in the entire southeast. He is just as effective in a FINRA arbitration as he is in the courtroom and his knowledge level in the field is beyond reproach."
"Rich is a top-shelf attorney; a client of his is in good hands. He has comprehensive knowledge of the securities and investor protection laws and he is thoroughly versed in litigation and arbitration. The rare combination of his skill and ability, along with his compassion and zeal, makes him one formidable advocate."
Keith McKerall
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Apr 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Richard is very knowledgeable and experienced in this area of practice and has obtained excellent results for his clients."
Richard Lewins
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Apr 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Richard Frankowski is one of the most knowledgeable, professional and hardest working attorneys I know. He puts his client's best interest first and foremost, and will go the extra mile to see that his clients have every opportunity to receive just and equitable compensation for their financial injuries."
"Richard is one of the finest securities arbitration lawyers in the south eastern United States. I fully endorse him for any and all securities related legal matters."
Philip Lichtman
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Richard and his abilities for over 13 years. I have always been impressed with his integrity and devotion to his clients. I cannot say this about many lawyers, but Richard is one of the old breed that practices law because he truly wants to right wrongs and help those in need. His strong moral compass, razor sharp mind, and a work ethic second to none, combine to form a force his opponents respect when they know he is on the other side of a legal dispute. When you hire Richard he, not an associate attorney or someone else, will be the one handling, developing, and if necessary, trying or arbitrating your case. I cannot think of a higher compliment than a referral. Richard is at the top of my list of lawyers to whom I send my own family, friends, and clients with securities law and related needs."
"Richard is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to defending consumers' rights in all manners of security or investment fraud."
John Michael Barclay
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Mar 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Richard Frankowski as he is an asset to the bar and community. Honest and intelligent, Richard has the experience and proven results that put him in a cachet of lawyers in which very few belong."
Othni Lathram
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Mar 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Richard is a tireless advocate for his clients. I know of no lawyer who prepares harder or puts more of himself into each and every engagement. Richard is honest and knows his area of the law exceedingly well. I have no hesitation whatsoever giving the highest recommendation possible to Richard."
"Excellent attorney. One of the most skilled and entertaining attorneys I've ever witnessed in the court room."
"Rich is an creative, intelligent, and tenacious litigator. I offer him my highest recommendation."
Peter Mougey
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | May 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Debra Hayes
Class action lawyer
Matthew White
Class action lawyer
Daniel Ward
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Keith McKerall
Car accident lawyer
Peter Mougey
Securities and investment fraud lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2000
George Peach Taylor Award for Trial Advocacy, Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton
2000
Stancil R. Starnes Scholarship for Trial Advocacy, Stancil R. Starnes
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Member, The Frankowski Firm, LLC
2007 - 2013
Partner, Burke, Harvey & Frankowski
2001 - 2007
Associate/Partner, Whatley Drake & Kallas
Associations
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Charles Schwab Yield Plus Litigation
Resolved
Bear Stearns Litigation
Resolved
Raymond James Variable Annuity Cases
Resolved
Morgan Keegan RMK Bond Fund Litigation
Resolved
Ponzi Scheme
Resolved
GWG L Bond Litigation
Westpark Capital and GWG L Bonds
Education
2000
University of Alabama School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Alabama
MA - Masters
1997
Georgetown University
MA - Masters
1993
Georgetown University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
Ethics of Witness Preparation
2011
PIABA Annual Meeting
Using Morgan Keegan Bond Funds As A Model For Other Alternative Investment Cases
2010
PIABA Annual Conference
Intake and Arbitrator Selection for New Practitioners
Publications
2020
The Frankowski Law Firm
Investor Rights and Guidance: Sound Advice for Volatile Times
2013
American Bar Association publication
FINRA Arbitration Eligibility: Victims of Bad Investments Are Running Out of Time to Recover Losses
2013
American Bar Association GPSolo Magazine
The Practitioner's Guide To Securities Arbitration
2011
Languages
English
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