JOHNNY R. BLASSINGAME

Partner | Licensed in Oklahoma and Texas


About Johnny

Johnny Blassingame’s practice focuses on the representation of businesses, insurers and individuals in litigation throughout Oklahoma and Texas. He has successfully defended a wide variety of civil disputes ranging from first party bad faith cases involving life, accidental death and long-term care insurance, to multi-defendant federal class actions. Johnny’s experience also includes representing individuals and entities in Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) arbitrations and prosecuting complex interpleader actions in both state and federal court.

In addition to his litigation practice, Johnny serves as outside general counsel to a broad array of businesses in both Oklahoma and Texas advising clients on drafting and interpreting contracts, collections, regulatory issues and employment law along with providing guidance on claims and coverage determinations for insurers and third-party administrators. He has also represented clients in transactional matters, such as stock and asset purchases, wholesale refined petroleum product supply transactions, commercial real estate sales and lease negotiations, and municipal contracts.

Prior to joining the Rudnicki Firm, Johnny was a partner with the Kerr, Irvine, Rhodes & Ables and subsequently Hampton Barghols Pierce firms in Oklahoma City.  

EDUCATION

Johnny was raised in Tuscola, Texas, graduating from Jim Ned Highschool and, subsequently Texas Tech University.  He attended law school at the University of Oklahoma.  He enjoys spending time with his wife Kim (a practicing dentist and Oklahoma City native) and coaching his two sons in youth basketball and football.  

PrACTICE AREAS

·       Insurance Coverage and Defense

·       General Business and Commercial Litigation

·       General Business Law and Transactions

AWARDS

· Best Lawyers®: 2024 (Commercial Litigation, Oklahoma City)

· 405 Magazine Top Attorneys: 2022 - 2023 (Commercial Litigation)

· Super Lawyers®: 2021-2024 (Civil Litigation, Oklahoma)

·       Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2014 – 2020 (Civil Litigation, Oklahoma)

·       Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent®

Memberships & Affiliations

·       Oklahoma Supreme Court (2006 to present)

·       U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western District of Oklahoma (2006 to present)

·       Texas Supreme Court (2011 to present)

·       U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (2012 to present)

·       Texas Bar Association

·       Oklahoma Bar Association
 

 

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