Attorneys from Romanucci & Blandin Named to the 2026 Edition of Super Lawyers

Founding Partner Antonio M. Romanucci Named #2 on the Top 10 List of Illinois Super Lawyers

CHICAGO (January 21, 2026) – Romanucci & Blandin, LLC is pleased to share that 13 of its attorneys have been named to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Illinois Rising Stars lists by Super Lawyers Magazine. Furthermore, the firm is intensely proud to announce that Founding Partner Antonio M. Romanucci was ranked number 2 on the Top 10 list of Illinois Super Lawyers honorees. Founding Partner Stephan D. Blandin and Senior Partner Frank A. Sommario were named Top 100 Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Each year, the annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. Candidates are eligible for Rising Stars if they are 40 or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less. Only 5% of attorneys in Illinois receive the distinction of being a Super Lawyer, while 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois receive the title of Rising Star.

For more than 20 years, Romanucci & Blandin Founding Partners Antonio M. Romanucci and Stephan D. Blandin have appeared on the list. This year, Romanucci’s move to #2 on the Top 10 list reflects his unwavering dedication to securing justice for his clients and is a testament to the firm’s continued growth.

Managing and Senior Partner Gina A. DeBoni, Senior Partners Frank A. Sommario and Michael E. Holden, Partners John R. Gorey and Joseph E. Kolar and Senior Attorney Stephen H. Weil have all again been named Illinois Super Lawyers. Managing Attorney Debra L. Thomas was proudly named to the list for the first time this year. They are recognized in the areas of plaintiff’s personal injury, medical malpractice, aviation and aerospace, class action & mass torts, workers’ compensation, and more. 

Partner Daisy Ayllón, Senior Attorneys Sam A. Harton and Patrick A. Huber, and Attorney Michelle R. DiSilvestro have again been named 2026 Illinois Rising Stars. These highly respected lawyers in Illinois have been recognized in the practice areas of plaintiff’s personal injury, civil rights, medical malpractice and class action & mass torts.

Founding Partner Antonio M. Romanucci noted, “It’s an honor to see such a strong representation of attorneys from Romanucci & Blandin on the Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists each year. Our attorneys aggressively pursue accountability and justice for our clients each and every day, with a dedication that is truly unmatched. The continued recognition on these lists – Including the Top 10 and Top 100 – is an honor and a testament to our commitment.”

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About Romanucci & Blandin, LLC 

Romanucci & Blandin is a Chicago-based national trial practice committed to fighting for victims of negligence, abuse and wrongful death through impact litigation. For more than 25 years, we have secured more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients - many for millions of dollars or 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 distinguish 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 differ from other personal injury firms in that our work does not stop when a verdict or settlement is secured. Our clients’ experiences often inspire us to commit resources to transforming lives and communities.

For more information about Romanucci & Blandin, please visit: https://www.rblaw.net/.