Galarnyk & Associates

John D. Galarnyk, Esq.

John Galarnyk is the founding partner of Galarnyk & Associates.  John was born and raised in a small town in Wisconsin in a large family of a general practice physician and a loving stay-at-home mother.  John watched his father manage and operate his general medical practice with a holistic approach with a confidential, nurturing and positive bedside manner.

After attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, he embarked on his legal career practicing in the litigation department of small and mid-sized law firms.  In 2001, John formed Galarnyk & Associates, Ltd., modeling his firm after his father’s medical practice.

John has become an accomplished general practice lawyer and litigator.  Possessing knowledge, tenacity, hard-work and drive, and unique problem-solving capabilities, John is the ideal lawyer for individuals, families and small and medium sized businesses facing problems that require personal, creative and confidential solutions.

With 30+ years of experience, John has a proven track record of building teams of professionals to provide expertise in various jurisdictions and in different forums across the country for an impressive list of past and present clients.

In 2008, John attended Northwestern University’s School of Continuing Studies where he received a certificate in Investigation and Prevention of Commercial Fraud.  The course work included significant attention to computers, electronic stored information and electronic discovery, which we incorporated into the firm’s expertise.

John’s innate problem-solving abilities and unique skills have allowed him to win over potential clients who were looking for representation from large law firms.  They find that his smart, tough, thoughtful, and personal approach best leads to their desired and winning results.

John’s two children also graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and reside in the city of Chicago.  He is actively involved in his childrens’ lives and in various charitable entities and endeavors, and in the Chicago Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Commission.

Courts & Adjudicative Bodies

Illinois Supreme Court, 1985
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 1986

Education

Certificate in Investigations and Prevention of Commercial Fraud, School of Continuing Studies, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 2008
JD, The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL, 1985
BA, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1982

Organizations

University of Wisconsin – Alumni Association
University of Wisconsin – W Club
University of Wisconsin – Gridiron Club
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association

Personal Interests

Golf, reading, exercise, travel, cooking, and sports

Andrew J. Cunniff, Esq.

Andrew Cunniff practices in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law, employment law, and business planning.

Andrew joined Galarnyk & Associates, Ltd., in November 2012. Prior to joining the firm, Andrew worked as a law clerk at the firm of Levit & Lipshutz in Chicago, Ill.

Graduating cum laude with his law degree from DePaul University, Andrew served on the executive board of the DePaul Moot Court Team and was the recipient of several academic awards, including:

Order of the Barrister’s Award, for achievements in trial advocacy Best Brief Award, Fordham Securities Law Moot Court Competition, 2012 CALI Awards, first in class in:

• Business Organizations
• Wills and Trusts
• Federal Income Taxation
• Administrative Law
• Medical Malpractice Survey

Andrew remains active in the DePaul community, serving as a coach of the Wagner Labor and Employment Moot Court Team and volunteering at several academic competitions.

Originally from New Hampshire, Andrew enjoys cycling, angling and theater.

Admissions
Illinois, 2012

Courts & Adjudicative Bodies
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Education
JD, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 2012
BA, Philosophy, Providence College, Providence, RI, 2008

Organizations
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
JUF Young Professionals Association

Research
Contributed to the 2011 IICLE article, “Creditor’s Rights in Illinois.”

John Romanucci, Esq.

John Romanucci is an associate at Galarnyk & Associates. Prior to joining the firm, John worked in the legal department for a large sports and entertainment company, and as a law clerk for a mid-size firm.  John’s practice focuses on Commercial, Corporate, Directors and Officers, Insurance, Employment, Construction, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Personal and Complex Injury, White-Collar Criminal Defense/Government Investigations.

John is a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law, completing a variety of courses. John was the recipient of the CALI Award in his Trademarks and Unfair Competition Course.

As John begins his career as a licensed attorney, he strives to become an active member in the legal community and volunteer his time when the opportunity arises.

Education

JD, Chicago-Kent College of Law, IL, 2019
BA, General Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2015

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS

CALI Award