Richard S. Frankowski is the founder of The Frankowski Firm, and 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 litigation. Currently, Richard serves on the Board of Directors for the PIABA (Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity with a core mission of educating investors to prevent investment abuse and level the playing field for investors in FINRA arbitration.
Richard Frankowski is the co-author of two books on investing and securities arbitration. The Practitioner’s Guide to Securities Arbitration helps lawyers to identify, evaluate, and pursue legal claims brought by investors against securities brokerage firms. It is intended to serve as a nutshell for securities litigation practitioners. This book is also used as a textbook in law school securities clinics around the country. Mr. Frankowski also co-authored The Investors’ Guide to Protecting Your Financial Future. It is his hope that investors will use the book to help them avoid financial abuses before they occur. It should also help investors better understand the securities arbitration process once negligent or fraudulent conduct has already resulted in a financial loss.
Richard is an avid outdoorsman, who enjoys spending time with his family. When he is not in the office, Richard enjoys fishing, hunting, tennis, hiking, and skiing.
Honors:
AV Preeminent 5.0, Martindale-Hubble
Super Lawyers 2011 – 2016
AVVO, Superb Rating: 10/10
Eagle Scout
Publications:
The PIABA Foundation, “Investors’ Guide to Protecting Your Financial Future”, 2016
American Bar Association, GPSolo Magazine, “The Practitioner’s Guide to Securities Arbitration,” 2013
American Bar Association, “FINRA Arbitration Eligibility: Victims of Bad Investments Are Running Out of Time to Recover Losses,” 2013
John A. Wiley and Sons, Interviewed for Investor’s Guide to Loss Recovery: Rights, Mediation, Arbitration and Other Strategies, 2011
Speaking Engagements:
PIABA Annual Meeting, “Arbitrator Due Diligence,” October 2016
National Investor Town Hall Meeting, “Investment Fraud and What to Do if You Are a Victim,” October 2016
PIABA Annual Meeting, “Using Morgan Keegan Bond Funds As A Model For Other Alternative Investment Cases,” 2011
PIABA Annual Conference, “Intake and Arbitrator Selection for New Practitioners,” 2010
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Richard has exemplary communications skills and an inordinately high level of personal and professional integrity. He has always demonstrated empathy, interest and extraordinary initiative on my behalf, with a view toward obtaining an equitable and honorable settlement for the actionable causes which he litigated. In addition, he adjusted fees in the context of the settlement offer and was absolutely committed to the claim that he litigated as my attorney. Richard is a superb legal professional
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Payment InformationPayment & Cost FeaturesFree initial consultation
Fixed hourly rates: $350/hr
Contingency Fee: 33% - 45%
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Video CallsOffers Video CallsVideo Call OptionsZoom
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Firm InformationPositionFounderFirm NameThe Frankowski Firm, LLC
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Pro Bono ServicesTime Spent on Pro Bono Work: 5%
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Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2001, Alabama
2018, Texas
2006, Florida
MembershipsAmerican Association for Justice
Alabama Bar Association
American Bar Association
Florida Bar Association
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2011-2014
PIABA Foundation, Board of Directors 2015 – Present
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Alabama School of Law
Class of 2020
J.D.
George Peach Taylor Trial Advocacy Award
University of Alabama School of Law
Class of 2020
J.D.
Stancil Starnes Trial Advocacy Award
Other EducationGeorgetown University
Class of 1993
B.A.
Political Science
Georgetown University of Foreign Service
Class of 1997
M.A.
University of Alabama
Class of 2000
M.B.A.
Contact Richard S. Frankowski
231 22nd Street South, Suite 203Birmingham, AL 35233U.S.A.
Show on map3455 Peachtree Road NE, 5th FloorAtlanta, GA 30363U.S.A.
Show on map2300 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 800-137Las Vegas, NV 89102U.S.A.
Show on mapUS Bank Tower, 633 West 5th Street, 26th Floor, Suite 26142Los Angeles, CA 90071U.S.A.
Show on map3200 West End Avenue, Suite 5331Nashville, TN 37203U.S.A.
Show on map333 University Drive, Suite 200-10Sacramento, CA 95825U.S.A.
Show on map201 Mission Street, Suite 1203San Francisco, CA 94105U.S.A.
Show on map387 Park Avenue South, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10016U.S.A.
Show on map12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100Houston, TX 77046U.S.A.
Show on map201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 8910Miami, FL 33131U.S.A.
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- Tuesday 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
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Atlanta, GA
3455 Peachtree Road NE, 5th FloorAtlanta, GA 30363U.S.A.
Show on mapLas Vegas, NV
2300 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 800-137Las Vegas, NV 89102U.S.A.
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US Bank Tower, 633 West 5th Street, 26th Floor, Suite 26142Los Angeles, CA 90071U.S.A.
Show on mapNashville, TN
3200 West End Avenue, Suite 5331Nashville, TN 37203U.S.A.
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333 University Drive, Suite 200-10Sacramento, CA 95825U.S.A.
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201 Mission Street, Suite 1203San Francisco, CA 94105U.S.A.
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387 Park Avenue South, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10016U.S.A.
Show on mapHouston, TX
12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100Houston, TX 77046U.S.A.
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201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 8910Miami, FL 33131U.S.A.
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Legal Community Contributions
- Blog Puerto Rico Municipal Bonds Have Led to Serious Investor Losses Nov 16, 2017 • Finance, Government
- Blog Puerto Rico Municipal Bond Collapse Continues Nov 02, 2017 • Finance, Government
- Blog Discretionary versus Non-Discretionary Investment Accounts Oct 06, 2017 • Finance, Investments
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?The Frankowski Firm, LLC has 3 attorneys at this location.
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Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?Yes, Richard S. Frankowski has a presence in Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Houston, TX; Incline Village, NV; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA and Washington, DC.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Richard S. Frankowski attended University of Alabama School of Law and University of Alabama School of Law.
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How much pro bono work does this attorney do?Richard S. Frankowski spends 5% of their time working pro bono.