Alabama
Alabama Investment Fraud & Securities Attorneys
The Frankowski Firm represents investors throughout Alabama — from Birmingham to Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, and Tuscaloosa. Richard Frankowski is licensed in Alabama and has spent over 20 years recovering investment losses through FINRA arbitration and litigation.
Serving Investors Statewide
Alabama's Investment Fraud Law Firm
Alabama investors work with brokers and advisors at national wire houses, regional firms based in Birmingham, and independent advisory practices across the state. When one of them breaches their duty of care — through unsuitable recommendations, churning, or outright misrepresentation — The Frankowski Firm is here.
Richard Frankowski is a Birmingham-based securities attorney who has represented Alabama investors for more than two decades. He co-authored The Practitioner's Guide to Securities Arbitration — a textbook used in law school securities clinics — and has handled hundreds of FINRA arbitration claims, not just for clients in Birmingham but for investors across Alabama.
Because most investor disputes are resolved through FINRA arbitration rather than Alabama state court, your location in the state does not limit access to strong representation. We work on a contingency fee — no fees unless we win.
Our Office
Richard Frankowski is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Florida, and Texas, and represents investors statewide in FINRA arbitration proceedings.
Cities We Serve
What We Handle
Securities & Investment Fraud Practice Areas
Broker Fraud & Misconduct
Unauthorized trading, churning, misrepresentation, and unsuitable recommendations by brokers serving Alabama investors at wire houses, regional firms, and independent advisors.
FINRA Arbitration
Most investor disputes go through FINRA arbitration rather than Alabama state court. Richard Frankowski co-authored the leading practitioner guide on the process.
Investment Fraud
Fraudulent investment schemes, promissory note fraud, unregistered securities, and deliberate misrepresentation of investment products.
Ponzi Schemes
Recovery for Alabama victims of Ponzi and pyramid schemes, including claims against feeder funds and selling brokers.
Elder Financial Fraud
Alabama seniors are disproportionately targeted by unscrupulous brokers and financial advisors. We aggressively pursue recovery for elderly investors and their families.
SEC Whistleblower Claims
If you have inside information about securities fraud, you may be entitled to a significant award. We guide whistleblowers through the SEC submission process.
Common Questions
Alabama Investment Fraud — Frequently Asked Questions
Do you handle investment fraud cases outside Birmingham?
Yes. Our office is in Birmingham, but Richard Frankowski represents investors statewide — including Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, and every other Alabama city. Most investor claims go through FINRA arbitration, which is conducted remotely or in a regional hearing location, so where you live in Alabama does not limit your ability to bring a claim.
What counts as investment fraud in Alabama?
Unauthorized trading, churning an account for commissions, recommending unsuitable investments given your age or risk tolerance, selling unregistered securities, Ponzi and pyramid schemes, and outright misrepresentation of an investment product can all give rise to a claim. If a broker or advisor breached their duty to you and you lost money, you may be entitled to recover it.
How long do I have to file a claim?
FINRA's eligibility rule generally runs six years from the event giving rise to the claim, and Alabama state-law statutes of limitations can be shorter. Both are strict — do not wait to have your case evaluated.
Is Richard Frankowski licensed to practice in Alabama?
Yes. Richard Frankowski is licensed in Alabama and has represented Alabama investors in FINRA arbitration and litigation for more than 20 years. He co-authored The Practitioner's Guide to Securities Arbitration, used in law school securities clinics nationally.
What does it cost to hire The Frankowski Firm?
Nothing upfront. Investment fraud and securities cases are handled on a contingency fee — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you. The initial consultation is always free.
Free Consultation
Did a Broker Cost You Money?
No fees until we win. Richard Frankowski has recovered millions for Alabama investors statewide. Call today for a free, confidential consultation.
888-741-7503