Frank represents clients in trust and estate disputes, fiduciary litigation, and professional liability matters. His clients include trustees and beneficiaries of trusts and estates and co-owners of partnerships and other closely-held businesses. He regularly advises lawyers and law firms in matters concerning the departure of law firm partners.
Frank represents clients at all stages of disputes, from pre-filing negotiations to litigation through arbitration or trial and appeals.
In addition, Frank has represented clients in trust and estate litigation involving estates ranging from $5 million to well over $1 billion in value. These matters have included will contests, disputes over trust administration and management of assets, and creditor claims against estate and trust assets. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America in the area of Trust & Estate Litigation. Among other matters, Frank played a central role in the Robertson v. Princeton University litigation, considered among the largest and most significant cases involving donor intent and the use of charitable funds.
Frank frequently represents investors and partners in business divorces, as well as in claims of fraud, breach of contract or fiduciary failures. Keeping his clients’ business goals in mind, he has successfully represented entities and individuals when both assets and reputations are on the line.