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Richard S. Frankowski
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Richard S. Frankowski

5.0
34 reviews

231 22nd Street South, Suite 203, Birmingham, AL 35233 + 11 locations

Abuse Litigation, Boy Scouts Abuse, Clergy Abuse and 30 more

About Richard S. Frankowski

In a landscape filled with incessant TV advertisements, billboards, and pay-to-play legal referral services, doing your own research to find the right lawyer for the practice area you need can be overwhelming.

Richard Frankowski founded Counsel Hound to help people cut through the noise and "hunt down" a high-quality lawyer well suited for their particular case. Richard has practiced law around the United States for over twenty years and has worked with amazing lawyers that consistently perform at the highest level. Through his relationships, Richard has established a network of highly-qualified counsel that represent clients in almost every area of the law. Richard is the owner of The Frankowski Firm, LLC based in Birmingham, AL, and Incline Village, NV. His practice focuses on representing investors who have been financially injured as a result of stockbroker negligence and fraud.

 

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Champion Badge Platinum

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Richard S. Frankowski got this award in 2021

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Richard S. Frankowski got this award in 2021

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Litigation
Posted by Andrew
October 15, 2024
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Finding and interviewing attorneys initially on my own was tedious and difficult. Counsel Hound made the process much more streamlined. Ultimately I found the right person for my case. Our attorney offered great advice and ultimately helped achieve a successful outcome to my case. I would certainly use them again.

Personal Injury
Posted by Stacey
October 15, 2024
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I have used Counsel Hound for help multiple times and I am extremely happy with this amazing free service! Counsel Hound gave me peace of mind — by confirming my grievance was credible and actionable and by providing me with a list of recommended “top-performing” attorneys that were fully vetted and pre-briefed prior to me speaking with them! Having a Counsel Hound endorsement goes a long way to making sure you are in the right hands and your case gets managed by an expert that’s qualified to litigate your issue. For the record, Richard Frankowski went above and beyond to get justice for me and my family. I owe him so much! He will always be my first call! He has more than earned it!

 
Litigation
Posted by Nancy
September 05, 2024
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Counsel Hound pointed me in the exact right direction for the best lawyer for my case. The passion this group has for assisting one in locating a lawyer in any practice area is unmatched. I am glad I did not just use google and used Counsel Hound to locate my attorney that I love. Thanks Counsel Hound

Personal Injury
Posted by Stan
August 20, 2024
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Amid all the confusing choices that confront someone looking for the best lawyer for their individual case, Counsel Hound is a reliable refuge from the chaos and uncertainty. Counsel Hound knows trusted lawyers from a wide array of legal specialties and can help match your specific legal need to the lawyer with the best training and experience for your case. Not even your family lawyer or lawyer-neighbor is likely to have such a deep bench of available legal talent. I recommend Counsel Hound to those looking for experienced and personalized approach to choosing the best lawyer with proven skills in the specialty they need.

 
Securities
Posted by anonymous
October 16, 2013
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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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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 1
    • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Consumer Law 1
    • Consumer Fraud
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Toxic Torts
  • Mesothelioma
  • Other 27
    • Abuse Litigation
    • Boy Scouts Abuse
    • Clergy Abuse
    • Human Trafficking
    • Lyft And Uber Abuse
    • Nursing Home Abuse
    • Accident Injury
    • Bicycle, Scooter, and E-Bike Accidents
    • Boating Accidents and Maritime Accidents
    • Car Accidents
    • Drunk Driver Liability and Dram Shop Liability
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
    • Uber Lyft Accidents
    • Privacy Violations
    • Data Breaches
    • Defective Products
    • Defective Drugs
    • Defective Medical Devices
    • Vaccine Injury
    • Asbestosis
    • Paraquat Exposure
    • Roundup Lawsuit
    • Talcum Powder
    • Whistleblower Protection
    • Qui Tam
    • SEC Whistleblower

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Contingency Fee: 33% - 45%
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founder
    Firm Name
    Counsel Hound
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 5%
  • Additional Links
    https://counselhound.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, Alabama
    2006, Florida
    2018, Texas
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Alabama School of Law
    Class of 2020
    J.D.
    George Peach Taylor Trial Advocacy Award; Stancil Starnes Trial Advocacy Award
    Other Education
    Georgetown 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

Founder at Counsel Hound
5.0
34 reviews

231 22nd Street South, Suite 203Birmingham, AL 35233U.S.A.

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12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100Houston, TX 77046U.S.A.

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201 S Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 8910Miami, FL 33131U.S.A.

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3455 Peachtree Road, North East, 5th FloorAtlanta, GA 30326U.S.A.

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2300 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 800-137Las Vegas, NV 89102U.S.A.

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633 West 5th Street, 26th Floor, Suite 26142Los Angeles, CA 90071U.S.A.

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3200 West End Avenue, Suite 5331Nashville, TN 37203U.S.A.

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387 Park Avenue, South, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10016U.S.A.

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333 University Drive, Suite 200-10Sacramento, CA 95825U.S.A.

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201 Mission St Suite 1203San Francisco, CA 94105U.S.A.

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880 Northwood Boulevard, Suite SIncline Village, NV 89451U.S.A.

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1200 G Street, N.W., Suite 800-784Washington, DC 20005U.S.A.

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Houston, TX

12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100Houston, TX 77046U.S.A.

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Miami, FL

201 S Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 8910Miami, FL 33131U.S.A.

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Atlanta, GA

3455 Peachtree Road, North East, 5th FloorAtlanta, GA 30326U.S.A.

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Las Vegas, NV

2300 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 800-137Las Vegas, NV 89102U.S.A.

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Los Angeles, CA

633 West 5th Street, 26th Floor, Suite 26142Los Angeles, CA 90071U.S.A.

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Nashville, TN

3200 West End Avenue, Suite 5331Nashville, TN 37203U.S.A.

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New York, NY

387 Park Avenue, South, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10016U.S.A.

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Sacramento, CA

333 University Drive, Suite 200-10Sacramento, CA 95825U.S.A.

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San Francisco, CA

201 Mission St Suite 1203San Francisco, CA 94105U.S.A.

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Incline Village, NV

880 Northwood Boulevard, Suite SIncline Village, NV 89451U.S.A.

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Washington, DC

1200 G Street, N.W., Suite 800-784Washington, DC 20005U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Richard S. Frankowski is admitted to practice in Alabama, Florida and Texas.
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    Yes, Richard S. Frankowski has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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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; 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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