AttorneyAntonio Romanucci
Romanucci & Blandin, LLC
321 N. Clark Street, Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois, 60654
Fighting for Justice Against Power
Antonio Romanucci is a nationally recognized civil rights and personal injury attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, and a founding partner of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC. With over 25 years of litigation experience, Romanucci has built a formidable reputation representing victims of police brutality, excessive force, wrongful death, and government misconduct. His work spans federal and state courts across the country, and he is widely regarded as one of the most tenacious advocates for communities harmed by law enforcement abuse.
Romanucci & Blandin has taken on some of the most high-profile civil rights cases in recent memory, including representation of families of victims killed by police officers and wrongful conviction survivors. The firm has achieved hundreds of millions of dollars in recoveries against municipalities, police departments, and government entities. Antonio Romanucci has served as lead counsel in landmark cases that have not only secured significant financial compensation for clients but have also driven systemic reform in how law enforcement agencies operate and are held accountable.
Beyond the courtroom, Romanucci is a prominent voice in the legal and civil rights community. He has been featured extensively in national media and has testified on matters of police accountability and civil rights reform. He is a past president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and has received numerous accolades recognizing his dedication to justice, including consistent recognition in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. His work reflects a deep commitment to ensuring that victims of government overreach have a powerful and experienced advocate in their corner.
Notable Results
- Secured a $10.25 million settlement on behalf of the family of Laquan McDonald, a teenager shot 16 times by a Chicago police officer
- Obtained a multi-million dollar settlement for victims of Jon Burge-era Chicago Police Department torture and wrongful conviction cases
- Recovered substantial verdicts and settlements in numerous excessive force and wrongful death cases against the City of Chicago and Cook County
- Served as co-counsel for the family of George Floyd, securing a historic $27 million settlement
Key Characteristics
- Antonio Romanucci has represented dozens of families in high-profile wrongful death cases against law enforcement agencies, achieving landmark results that have prompted policy changes at the municipal level.
- He has served as lead or co-counsel in cases involving systemic police misconduct, including torture, cover-ups, and excessive force by officers across Illinois and nationally.
- Romanucci is a past president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, demonstrating his peer-recognized leadership in plaintiff-side civil litigation.
- The firm Romanucci & Blandin, LLC operates on a national scale, taking on civil rights and police misconduct cases in jurisdictions throughout the United States.
- He has been a consistent presence in national media as an authoritative voice on police accountability, civil rights litigation, and justice reform.