Jack A. “Jay” Blossman, of Mandeville, is an attorney in private practice and serves as of counsel for the firm of Milling Benson Woodward, LLP. Mr. Blossman received a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and a Juris Doctorate from Southern University School of Law.
Jack A. “Jay” Blossman, of Mandeville, is an attorney in private practice and serves as of counsel for the firm of Milling Benson Woodward, LLP. Mr. Blossman received a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and a Juris Doctorate from Southern University School of Law.
Jay served as a member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission from 1997 to 2008, and served as its chairman from 2007-2008.
Jay currently serves on the Board of Supervisors for Louisiana State University, having been appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards in 2018.
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Bruce A. Cranner is a seasoned and versatile litigator with more than forty years of experience defending complex, high-stakes cases involving medical liability, product liability, asbestos litigation, and general insurance matters. His distinguished career spans numerous industries and legal disciplines, establishing him as a trusted advocate in both the courtroom and the boardroom.
Mr. Cranner’s commercial litigation practice is focused on representing healthcare providers in a broad spectrum of matters, including non-compete disputes, licensure defense, and business-related conflicts. He serves as Independent Counsel to the Louisiana Board of Dentistry, providing strategic legal guidance on regulatory and professional issues.
In addition to his litigation work, Mr. Cranner is frequently appointed as a mediator in sophisticated cases—particularly those involving Medicare Secondary Payer issues. He also serves as national coordinating asbestos trial counsel for a New York-based engineering firm, overseeing litigation efforts across the United States.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Cranner has tried more than 40 jury cases to verdict, including many involving complex medical issues and catastrophic injury or death. His trial experience covers a wide range of medical specialties, such as cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, pain management, orthopedics, and toxic substance exposure.
Beyond his legal practice, Bruce is an avid sailor, recreational road cyclist, groomed slope skier, and licensed private pilot. He lives in Mandeville, Louisiana, with his wife, Jan LeBlanc Cranner.
Dorman Crowe v. Winn Dixie – Legionnaire’s Disease, 70 claims, 13 deaths
James and Ette v LSU and Dr. Kent – Vitek Jaw Implant Class Action with 25,000 plaintiffs
Lewis v. CTS – Death case involving tear gas and OC grenades
Pickett v Jet Pilot – Death case involving wakeboard vests
Sappington v. Hubbell – Case involving interventional pain management
Over 40 jury trials to verdict in fields such as Cardiology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Orthopedics, and toxic exposure
Contributing author and co-editor of the DRI Defense Practitioner’s Guide to Medicare Secondary Payer Issues
Many articles and several book chapters on topics such as medical liability, healthcare law, Sec. 111 compliance, and product liability
Listed in Best Lawyers in America – Product Defense Litigation
Listed in Who’s Who Legal – Product Defense
Named in SuperLawyers
AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Judicial praise: Judge Richard Perque described his legal work as “spectacular” and compared him to renting “a Ferrari”
Bruce A. Cranner is a seasoned and versatile litigator with more than forty years of experience defending complex, high-stakes cases involving medical liability, product liability, asbestos litigation, and general insurance matters. His distinguished career spans numerous industries and legal disciplines, establishing him as a trusted advocate in both the courtroom and the boardroom.
Mr. Cranner’s commercial litigation practice is focused on representing healthcare providers in a broad spectrum of matters, including non-compete disputes, licensure defense, and business-related conflicts. He serves as Independent Counsel to the Louisiana Board of Dentistry, providing strategic legal guidance on regulatory and professional issues.
In addition to his litigation work, Mr. Cranner is frequently appointed as a mediator in sophisticated cases—particularly those involving Medicare Secondary Payer issues. He also serves as national coordinating asbestos trial counsel for a New York-based engineering firm, overseeing litigation efforts across the United States.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Cranner has tried more than 40 jury cases to verdict, including many involving complex medical issues and catastrophic injury or death. His trial experience covers a wide range of medical specialties, such as cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, pain management, orthopedics, and toxic substance exposure.
Beyond his legal practice, Bruce is an avid sailor, recreational road cyclist, groomed slope skier, and licensed private pilot. He lives in Mandeville, Louisiana, with his wife, Jan LeBlanc Cranner.
Dorman Crowe v. Winn Dixie – Legionnaire’s Disease, 70 claims, 13 deaths
James and Ette v LSU and Dr. Kent – Vitek Jaw Implant Class Action with 25,000 plaintiffs
Lewis v. CTS – Death case involving tear gas and OC grenades
Pickett v Jet Pilot – Death case involving wakeboard vests
Sappington v. Hubbell – Case involving interventional pain management
Over 40 jury trials to verdict in fields such as Cardiology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Orthopedics, and toxic exposure
Many articles and several book chapters on topics such as medical liability, healthcare law, Sec. 111 compliance, and product liability
Listed in Best Lawyers in America – Product Defense Litigation
Listed in Who’s Who Legal – Product Defense
Named in SuperLawyers
AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
