Your savings deserve a formidable defense.
When a broker’s negligence or deception costs you the future you built, The Frankowski Firm pursues accountability through FINRA arbitration and securities litigation.
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Experience when the opposition has every advantage.
Brokerage firms arrive with experienced counsel, deep resources, and a plan. Our boutique practice brings more than 25 years of securities law experience, rigorous financial analysis, and a record of obtaining the maximum result in simplified arbitration and seven-figure awards in standard arbitrations.
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Richard S. Frankowski
Managing Partner Richard Frankowski has built his practice around one purpose: protecting investors from financial misconduct. His work combines legal training with an MBA and decades focused on the details of securities disputes.
- AV Preeminent 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating
- Recognized by Super Lawyers and rated 10/10 “Superb” by AVVO
- Co-author of the ABA’s Practitioner's Guide to Securities Arbitration
- Former PIABA Director and current PIABA Foundation Director
Misconduct has a pattern.
Investment losses are not always “just the market.” Brokers and firms owe investors duties of disclosure, due diligence, suitability, diversification, and supervision. When those duties are broken, there may be a path to recovery.
No fee unless we recover.
Every case is handled on a 100% contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront fees, no retainer, and no hourly charges. We earn a fee only when we successfully recover your losses.
Most new clients come from referrals by former clients.
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How do I know if I have an investment loss claim?
A market loss may be actionable when a broker misrepresented risk, recommended an unsuitable investment, traded excessively, failed to diversify, or put personal interests ahead of yours. We review the account activity and explain your options.
What does it cost to hire the firm?
Cases are handled on a 100% contingency fee basis. There are no upfront fees, retainers, or hourly charges, and the firm collects a fee only after a successful recovery.
Where will my claim be filed?
Most brokerage disputes proceed through FINRA arbitration. Depending on the facts, a claim may instead be filed in state or federal court. The firm has tried matters in each forum.
Do you represent investors outside Alabama?
Yes. The firm has represented investors in more than 15 states and serves clients nationwide from its Birmingham headquarters.
Let’s understand what happened.
Tell us about the investment, the advice you received, and the losses that followed. We will closely review the claim and give you an honest assessment of the path forward.
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