As we write this in early May of 2025, we have deep concerns about what is going on in Washington, D.C., with multiple executive orders from the President that are coming down against law firms. About 45 days ago, we began to see executive orders against a number of big law firms, and some of them have capitulated and relented to the administration's wishes as to doing pro bono work for the administration. However, some of these law firms, including one very near us in Chicago, Jenner & Block, have not - and they've decided to fight back.

Our firm has decided to show our support by signing on to ...

Last month, Romanucci & Blandin hosted a Continuing Legal Education seminar that was attended by referring attorneys. The event, “Easiest Catch: Don’t Be Another Fish in the Dark ‘Net’” was presented by Mark Lanterman, Chief Technology Officer of Computer Forensic Service, via Zoom. A former member of the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, Mark spoke on common hacking techniques, common misconceptions about online security, and preventive measures to protect both personal and professional digital information. Read on to learn tips and tricks from ...

At Romanucci & Blandin, we handle a wide array of practice areas, from personal injury and medical malpractice to civil rights cases and class actions. Working on such a diverse caseload is a privilege, but it also poses challenges that can only be overcome with diligence and organization. 

When presented with new and often complex cases, it is vital for the attorney and their team to thoughtfully and efficiently develop a case strategy. We then break the case strategy into clear action items to ensure the most efficient path to resolution. Teamwork and division of labor are the most ...

In March 2021, our world was no longer as we knew it. It shut down, forcing business owners, including our law firm, to reimagine how they do business. In a law firm setting, so much is gained from in-person communication, whether it be client meetings, depositions, collaboration among attorneys and staff, or mentoring, just to name a few.

In an instant, our law firm went strictly remote- transitioning from a significantly hands-on office and an intensively collaborative environment, to Zoom meetings all day, every day. We learned a lot during this past year. We learned that our ...

The law is always changing. Whether it be from legislative changes made by the government, judicial rulings by judges or arguments thoughtfully made by attorneys, the law constantly evolves.  

Romanucci & Blandin has made it a goal to keep up with changes in the law and to emphasize education among its attorneys and staff. To this end, the firm has prioritized Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for the office. To stay current, the firm hosts in-house CLE seminars throughout the year on relevant legal issues, including the practice areas we focus on, as well as technology and community ...

Romanucci & Blandin is proud to share that the firm was ranked among the top 10 law firms in Illinois, settling cases totaling $38,850,000 between July 2019 and June 2020. The news was published in Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s 2020 Settlement Report, which shares the results from the Jury Verdict Reporter’s annual analysis.

This year’s report features 118 firms with settlements of $500,000 or more between July 2019 and June 2020. According to Chicago Lawyer, thanks to COVID-19, which closed the courts, the number of settlements in the 2020 Jury Verdict Reporter Settlement Report ...

The team at Romanucci & Blandin, like all of our law firm peers, has been navigating this incredible time by adapting to work from home, continuing to advocate for our clients and keep our staff connected.

With the Governor of Illinois now moving us into the next stage of recovery, we are all trying to plan for the re-opening of our offices while keeping people distanced and healthy yet productive. At R&B, we have created a Return to Office model that we feel accomplishes all of those goals by using a staff rotation, allowing some team members to continue to work fully remote and installing ...

In these unprecedented times, many people are struggling with both the loneliness of the stay-at-home order and the fear of an uncertain world and an unknown health threat. In these challenging times, many wellness experts and other gurus share their views on how to get through dark times. However, a truly inspiring perspective comes from someone who has known even greater isolation and fear, during more than twenty years in solitary confinement in prison.

Anthony Gay was released in 2018 after more than two decades in a cell the size of a parking spot with nearly complete absence of ...

Dear friends and clients,

Here at Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, we are meeting this extraordinary time with both confidence and measured caution. We have taken substantial steps to ensure that the spread of the COVID-19 will be limited in its effects of any contamination on our team. We wanted to share with you the leadership steps we have taken to ensure the continuity of our important work on your behalf.

In accordance to the guidelines set by the CDC, our office will shift to full remote work beginning later today. Our superior office and communications technology, resilience and the ...

On Friday, June 7, 2019, Antonio M. Romanucci, Founding Partner at Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, was installed as the 66th President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) at its annual convention at the JW Marriott Chicago.

Since 1995, Romanucci has been an active member of ITLA. He was elected to the Board of Managers in 2003 and has served on ITLA’s Executive Committee and Nominating Committee.

“As a trial attorney, it is my life’s mission to make a difference in the lives of my clients while changing society to better protect us all. If it weren’t for instrumental ...

Romanucci & Blandin, LLC is proud to be recognized in the 2017 annual list of “Top 100” verdicts, released by VerdictSearch and ALM. The firm’s record-breaking $44.7 million jury verdict in LaPorta v. City of Chicago is ranked as #42 on this year’s list of highest verdicts throughout the nation.

In October of 2017, the jury impaneled before U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber issued its verdict, finding Chicago Police Officer Patrick Kelly responsible for shooting Romanucci & Blandin client, Michael LaPorta, and the City responsible for failing to investigate its ...