Best Lawyers names Frank A. Sommario the 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation Law for Claimants in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL (August 20, 2026) — Romanucci & Blandin, a national personal injury firm primarily based in Chicago, is very pleased to announce that Senior Partner Frank A. Sommario has been named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants in Chicago, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the organization.

This honor is presented to only one individual in each practice area and geographic region and is based entirely on peer-review evaluations, making it a singular recognition of professional excellence and reputation within the legal community.

This award is a tremendous accomplishment and reflects Frank’s tireless work for those injured in the workplace. 

Frank has been a leader in the Workers’ Compensation area of law for years, holding numerous roles in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (WCLA). He is the organization’s Past President and current Comptroller. He was recently inducted as a Fellow by The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Frank has achieved meaningful results for injured workers throughout his years with Romanucci & Blandin, including cases ending in settlements of $6 million, $3.4 million, $3.375 million and $800,000, as well as an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Arbitration and Commission decision in a COVID-19-related death case. He has also published multiple blogs on Workers’ Compensation, sharing his professional experience.

Further, Frank is a recognized leader in the legal profession, where he is a member of the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), the Immediate Past President and current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Italian American Bar Association (NIABA), Past President of the Justinian Society of Lawyers and current Comptroller of the organization, and Chairman of the Justinian Society Endowment Fund, among other roles.

“The Lawyer of the Year Award for Workers’ Compensation for Claimants is a fitting recognition of Frank Sommario’s work by his peers. He has been a noted leader in this area of law for many years and continues to deliver meaningful results for those injured on the job. Further, Frank is generous with his time and talents with a number of bar associations, and especially with their charitable efforts. We congratulate Frank on this honor and look forward to his continued contributions,” said Antonio M. Romanucci, Founding Partner of Romanucci & Blandin.

In addition to being named “Lawyer of the Year,” Sommario is also recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^® for his work in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Learn more about Frank’s work and the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice.

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 $1 billion 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 www.rblaw.net or call (312) 458-1000.