Justinian Society appoints Elmhurst resident to 2nd vice president
The Justinian Society, one of the largest Italian-based ethnic bar associations in the United States, recently appointed Frank A. Sommario, partner at Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, to second vice president on its 2014-2015 board of officers.
His latest appointment follows his tenure as a Justinian Society board officer for various roles he has held since 2011.
"I'm honored to continue my service as an officer of the Justinian Society in the upcoming year," Sommario said. "In the five years I've been part of the executive committee and also a board member, it's been rewarding to work alongside colleagues who not only love what they do at their day jobs, but share the same love for fellow Justinians who genuinely help and support each other."
Sommario served as counsel to Romanucci & Blandin in workers' compensation matters before joining the firm full time in 2007. As a petitioner's workers' compensation lawyer, he vigorously fights for the rights of his clients, and has obtained numerous sizable settlements and favorable trial awards for those he has represented. He was named an Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the years from 2010-14, named one of 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch by Law Bulletin Publishing Company 2012 as well as received an AVVO Top Rating 10/10.
About the Justinian Society
Founded in 1921, The Justinian Society of Lawyers has become one of the largest ethnic bar associations in the United States. Members include those most active and influential in the legal industry. The society takes great pride in its contributions to the practice of law and to the administration of the justice system. The association is gratified to observe the consistently high level of participation of its members. The society continues to grow as a dynamic force in the legal community while retaining a unique place in the lives of each member.
About Romanucci & Blandin, LLC
Romanucci & Blandin has been rated as a leading civil trial practice law firm in Chicago concentering in personal injury and police misconduct. The attorneys at the Chicago law firm represent individuals and their families in catastrophic personal injury matters, wrongful death and workers' compensation cases. The cases that are referred to Romanucci & Blandin involve accidents or injuries which occurred due to negligence and carelessness on the part of individuals, governmental bodies and corporations of all sizes. Since its inception more than 15 years ago, Romanucci & Blandin has secured more than $300 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of their clients. For more information about Romanucci & Blandin, visit www.rblaw.net or call (312) 458-1000.