How much does it cost to hire Stephan for a class action case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stephan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Stephan offer a free consultation?

Stephan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephan's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Stephan's current terms during booking.

How long do class action cases in Illinois typically take?

Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stephan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Stephan take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

Stephan is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stephan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Stephan?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stephan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Stephan accepting new class action clients right now?

Stephan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Stephan D. Blandin, Class Action Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury

Romanucci & Blandin LLC

Chicago, IL

Practicing class action in Chicago since 1986.

40+: Years practicing
3: Bar admissions

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Stephan D. Blandin is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Stephan has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Romanucci & Blandin LLC.

Based in: Chicago, ILLINOIS
Experience: over 40 years
Known for: Class Action · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury

Handles Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).

Areas of practice

Legal matters Stephan takes on

Stephan concentrates on class action, medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stephan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Chicago, Illinois

Stephan takes class action matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephan agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Chicago, Illinois

Stephan takes medical malpractice matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephan agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Chicago, Illinois

Stephan takes personal injury matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephan agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Chicago, Illinois

Stephan takes product liability matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Stephan D. Blandin — class action lawyer in Chicago

Stephan D. Blandin is a principal and partner in Romanucci & Blandin LLC, a Chicago-based personal injury firm. Since co-founding the firm in 1998, Mr. Blandin has focused his practice on catastrophic plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death cases involving motor vehicle and airplane crashes, medical negligence, product liability and workplace accidents. He also has a particular passion for birth injury cases in Illinois, Wisconsin and Arizona.

At Romanucci & Blandin, Mr. Blandin strives to serve clients with passion and preparedness. This attitude and determination has lead the firm in obtaining dozens of verdicts and settlements for its clients in excess of $1 million, including: a $30 million settlement for a family after their son was left permanently disabled and brain injured as a result of 25 experimental surgeries; a $22.3 million award in a medical malpractice case which left a ten-year-old boy with disabilities; an unprecedented $17.6 million jury award in a police chase case where a bystander was left with quadriplegia; a $3.3 million settlement for the family of a male who died as a result of an alleged failure to provide the worker with fall protection in an industrial accident; and a $2 million settlement for the family of a 41-year-old female who lost her life following a delayed diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Stephan Blandin was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© - a list he has now been included on for five years in a row. Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. For the 2017 edition, over 83,000 leading attorneys worldwide were eligible to vote and over seven million votes were analyzed. Mr. Blandin has also been named an Illinois Super Lawyer since 2005, an honor determined by a high-level and exclusive voting process which includes research, peer nominations and evaluations of attorneys throughout the State of Illinois. Blandin’s ascent as a Super Lawyer exemplifies his performance perfected as a highly respected member of the legal community. With over 90,000 lawyers in the State of Illinois, and many of them affiliated with mega firms, Blandin’s rise to this exclusive list from a boutique firm is a testament to his character and performance as a lead trial attorney. Martindale-Hubbell has also awarded Mr. Blandin with its AV-Preeminent* rating for his superb record and ethical standards.

Romanucci & Blandin’s intimate approach to the practice of law proves that a small firm can produce big results and have huge talent. In nearly 20 years, Romanucci & Blandin has secured over $400 million in recoveries for their clients.

Mr. Blandin is a member of many professional organizations, including the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and the Illinois State Bar Association. Since 2012, he has served on the Illinois Supreme Court Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) as a Hearing Board Commissioner. Mr. Blandin is one of more than 75 hearing board members who will make recommendations in disciplinary matters of lawyers in Illinois under the authority of the Supreme Court. Mr. Blandin also serves as an American Bar Foundation Fellow. Less than one percent of lawyers in each State are considered for the honor which consists of a review of their legal and civic contributions. The American Bar Foundation is recognized nationally as the premier institute for social science research on law.

Heavily involved in the community, he has served as a board member of several nonprofit organizations, including the Knapp Burn Foundation, Salute Inc. and West Side Mentally Retarded Children’s Aid Inc.

After graduating from DePaul University with his Bachelor of Arts in political science, Mr. Blandin went on to earn his Juris Doctor in 1986 from DePaul University College of Law. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and Arizona as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

LEGAL ACTIVITIES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2013-Present, The Best Lawyers in America©
Member, Esteemed Lawyers of America (2014)
Member, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Hearing Board (2010-Present)
Ranked by other attorneys in Illinois as a Super Lawyer ® and a member of the Leading Lawyers Network (Top 5% in Personal Injury)
An AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to the fact that his peers have ranked him at the highest level of professional excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV rating
Memberships: Illinois State Bar Association, Public Justice, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Society of Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice, Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers Association
Past trial advocacy instructor at DePaul College of Law
Founding Member, Illinois State Bar Association Law & Leadership Institute

Stephan's approach to class action cases

Clients Stephan works with

Stephan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

DePaul University
J.D. · 1986
DePaul University
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Jurisdictions

Stephan's state bar admissions

Illinois, Northern D
ACTIVE
Arizona
2012 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1986 · ACTIVE

Stephan studied at J.D. in DePaul University and — in DePaul University.

Law school and academic background

Stephan completed J.D. in DePaul University and — in DePaul University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stephan runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Stephan has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026).

Locations

Stephan D. Blandin's office in Chicago

Stephan's primary office is at 321 North Clark Street, Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois, 60654. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Romanucci & Blandin LLC

321 North Clark Street, Suite 900

Chicago, Illinois 60654

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Hiring guide

How to hire Stephan D. Blandin — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stephan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Stephan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Stephan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Stephan

Stephan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Stephan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Stephan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Stephan D. Blandin

How much does it cost to hire Stephan for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stephan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Stephan offer a free consultation?
Stephan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephan's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Stephan's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stephan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Stephan take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Stephan is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stephan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Stephan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stephan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Stephan accepting new class action clients right now?
Stephan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois

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