Romanucci & Blandin Attorneys continue tradition of being honored as Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers

February 6, 2025

CHICAGO – Romanucci & Blandin, LLC is pleased to share that 12 of its attorneys have been recommended by their peers and approved by the Leading Lawyers Advisory Board as Leading Lawyers or Emerging Lawyers for 2025. Seven attorneys at the firm have been named Leading Lawyers for 2025 – with three also serving on the Leading Lawyers Advisory Board – and five attorneys at the firm have been named Emerging Lawyers.

Since 2003, when the first list of Leading Lawyers was announced in Illinois, firm co-founders Antonio M. Romanucci and Stephan D. Blandin have had the honor of being included. “It is both exciting and humbling to continue on the tradition of being Leading Lawyers along with many of the talented attorneys in our office,” noted Romanucci.

“The number of R&B attorneys on the Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers lists is a testament to our firm’s dedication to our clients and the quality of our work we strive to produce every day. Watching each of our attorneys excel and grow in their careers is especially rewarding,” said Blandin.

This year, attorneys from R&B were recommended in the following areas of practice: General Personal Injury Law, Professional Malpractice, Civil Rights/Constitutional Law, Aviation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, Product Liability, Transportation Injury, Nursing Home Negligence Law, and Plaintiffs Class Action/Mass Torts.

Less than 5% of all lawyers licensed to practice law in Illinois receive the distinction of being a Leading Lawyer and less than 2% receive the distinction of being an Emerging Lawyer. Additionally, Emerging Lawyers are those professionals whose Leading Lawyer peers have identified as among the state’s top lawyers aged 40 or younger; no age limit applies if the lawyer has practiced for a decade or less. Lawyers cannot buy the distinction of being a Leading Lawyer or an Emerging Lawyer.

The following attorneys at the firm have been awarded the distinction of being a Leading Lawyer in Illinois:

Founding Partner Antonio M. Romanucci (Advisory Board)
Founding Partner Stephan D. Blandin (Advisory Board)
Senior Partner Frank A. Sommario
Managing & Senior Partner Gina A. DeBoni
Partner Jason J. Friedl
Partner Michael E. Holden
Partner Joseph E. Kolar (Advisory Board)

The following attorneys at the firm have been named Emerging Lawyers in Illinois for 2025:

Leading Lawyers has the individual lawyer’s Leading Lawyer and Emerging Lawyer biographical profiles, and an explanation of the rigorous selection and voting process.

About Romanucci & Blandin, LLC

Romanucci & Blandin is a Chicago-based national trial practice committed to fighting for victims of negligence, abuse and wrongful death. For 25 years, we have secured more than $850 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients - many for millions of dollars and others record-setting awards. Our experience ranges from mass shootings, civil rights and police misconduct to medical malpractice, sexual abuse, motor vehicle accidents or workplace injury cases involving individual or institutional negligence. Romanucci & Blandin is a valuable legal resource to individuals and groups of people who have been injured by others’ wrongdoing. Referring attorneys and clients say several factors differentiate our firm: Our record of success, depth of experience, talented and dedicated legal team, tireless preparation and strategic use of communications to fight for the rights of those whose lives have been changed forever. We are different from other personal injury firms in that our work does not stop when a verdict or settlement is secured. We are often inspired by our clients’ experiences and commit resources to create change in our communities. For more information about Romanucci & Blandin, please visit https://www.rblaw.net/ or call (312) 458-1000.