The People Behind The Work

Meet The People Who Stand With You

A dedicated team of legal professionals ready to help you move forward.

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Thomas J. Frank

Founder | Frank Law Firm P.C.

I am the founder of Frank Law Firm P.C., a Long Island-based law firm representing families and small businesses facing foreclosure, bankruptcy, debt-related issues, and commercial litigation throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the greater New York City area. I have worked in foreclosure and bankruptcy law since my first legal job while attending St. John’s University School of Law. I entered these fields from the litigation side, handling matters where something had already gone wrong and legal action was necessary. That experience taught me not only how to resolve complex financial and legal problems, but also how to recognize warning signs, and prevent problems before they arise.

Throughout my career, I have approached foreclosure, bankruptcy, and financial disputes from nearly every perspective. I have represented mortgage investors, lenders, and servicers, as well as borrowers, homeowners, and businesses, in residential and commercial foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcy matters, and litigation in state and federal courts. I also served as a judicial law clerk to Justices Pam Jackman Brown and Denis J. Butler of the New York State Supreme Court, Queens County. These experiences have given me a comprehensive understanding of how creditors, borrowers, and courts evaluate legal disputes, what can reasonably be expected throughout the process, and how best to respond.

Today, my practice is particularly committed to helping families and small business owners navigate financial difficulties, mortgage foreclosure defense, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt disputes, and commercial litigation. I believe effective legal representation begins with understanding the client’s complete circumstances and, equally importantly, what they hope to accomplish. At Frank Law Firm P.C., we begin every new matter with a comprehensive assessment of the client’s legal and financial position, identify their goals, and establish a clear strategy with defined timelines. My goal is not simply to resolve the immediate legal issue, but address the broader problems that put them at risk in the first place.

Representative Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, and Commercial Litigation Decisions:

Education

  • B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2012, cum laude
  • J.D., St. John’s University School of Law, 2015

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Florida

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Affiliations

  • NYC Bar Association
  • NYC Mortgage Foreclosure Task Force
  • Suffolk County Bar Association
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Luis A. Velez

Associate | Frank Law Firm P.C.

I am an associate attorney at Frank Law Firm P.C., where I help individuals, families, and small business owners facing foreclosure, bankruptcy, debt problems, and real estate disputes throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City. My practice focuses on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and real estate and commercial litigation. I understand that these issues can be stressful and often affect much more than a client’s finances. They can put a family’s home, a business, or years of hard work at risk.

My approach is to help clients understand their legal options and make informed decisions about their future. Whether I am helping someone get a fresh start through bankruptcy, defending a homeowner against foreclosure, or handling a real estate dispute, I focus on understanding the problem, explaining what to expect, and finding a practical way forward.

At Frank Law Firm P.C., we believe that every case should begin with a clear understanding of the client’s situation and what they want to accomplish. We take the time to review the facts, explain the available options, and develop a plan with clear expectations and timelines. My goal is to make the legal process easier to understand, help clients avoid unnecessary problems, and work toward solutions that protect their homes, businesses, and financial futures.

Education

  • B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2012, cum laude
  • J.D., St. John’s University School of Law, 2015

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Florida

Court Admissions

  • Northern District of New York
  • Southern District of New York
  • Eastern District of New York

Affiliations

  • Suffolk County Bar Association
  • Nassau County Bar Association
  • Queens County Bar Association
  • Queens County Bar Association
  • Board Member, Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County