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Glenn J. Armentor
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette- Lafayette, Louisiana
Political Science and Pre-Law (May, 1974)
Louisiana State University, School of Law –Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Juris Doctorate (May, 1977)
Continuing legal education classes / seminars averaging 32 hours / year
United States Department of Justice , Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Advanced Organized Crime Seminar, July 22-25, 1973
Areas of Practice
Offshore drilling in production rig accidents
Land-based workers' compensation-on the job accidents
Water-based longshoreman and harbor workers compensation act / on the job accidents
Automotive, trucking and motorcycle accidents
Highway defect accidents
Environmental law and toxic tort actions
Products liability actions
Medical malpractice
Sports injuries
Railroad crossing and derailment accidents
Fire, explosion and electrocution injuries
Catastrophic event injuries
Slip / trip and fall and premises accidents
Discrimination in housing and employment
Bar Admissions
American Bar Association, member since 1977
Louisiana State Bar Association, member since 1977
Lafayette Parish Bar Association, member since 1977
Board of Directors 1981-85
Treasurer , 1986-87
Secretary, 1987-88
Vice president, 1987-88
President, 1988-89
American Association for Justice, member since 1977
Member-ACCT (political action committee) since 1977
National Leadership Forum, from 2009
Louisiana Association for Justice, member since 1977
Student member, 1974-77
Board of governors, 1986-92
Council of Directors, 1993-2004
Executive Committee, 2005-present
Director of Membership, 2006-2010
"Outstanding Membership Marketing" Award, 1990-91
Honorary "Life Member", 1983 –present
President-Elect, September, 2011
President, September 2012
Lafayette Trial Lawyers Association, member since 1984
Founder of the association, 1984
Vice president, 1984-86
President 1986-88
American Council of Trial Advocacy , member since 1989
ABOTA
Law Firm Partnerships
Solo practitioner, October 1977 to July 1, 1981
Steckler and Armentor, Ltd., Founder and General Partner, 1981-87
The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation, Founder and General Partner, 1987–present
Community Service ("At Risk" Children's Advocacy)
Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana, Inc., affiliation since 1980-present
Charter member, original board of directors
Office holder of every official office of the organization
Property search committee, chairman
Official "Running of the Ducks" Fundraiser, chair 1988
Official "Steak and Burger Dinner" Fundraiser, chair 1986
Gold Medallion Award of Boys and Girls clubs of America for "unusually devoted service",
June, 1988
"Support-a-Boy" Campaign Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Participation
, 1989
Boys Clubs "Life Trustee Award" , 1994
Top-Pro Boxing, Incorporated, organizer, 1981
Vice president, chief fundraiser, 1981-84
President and promoter, 1984-87
Development committee and talent search chairman, 1981-87
Golden Gloves of Louisiana, Member, Board of Directors, 1982-1989
Sustaining member to the present date, and committed to the betterment of youth through
athletic excellence
Ragin' Cajun Amateur Boxing Club, affiliation since 1985
Major fundraiser and supporter, 1985-2002
Benefactors group, organizer and chief sponsor, 2003 –present
Financial and legal consultant, 2003-present
Youth development advisor and coordinator, 2003-present
Citizens for Public Education, founding member, 1988
Member, original board of directors, 1989-90
Member, Lafayette Public Education Fund, seeking to improve the deliverance of public
education to students in southwest Louisiana, 1989
Louisiana Golden Gloves, State Championship Boxing Tournament
Major sponsor and fundraiser, 2008, 2009 , 2010 and 2011
Louisiana Governor's Games State Boxing Championships,
Major sponsor and fundraiser, 2009 , 2010 and 2011
Louisiana March of Dimes, Fundraiser-Supporter, 2009-present
Boy Scouts of America, Louisiana Chapter, Lafayette Scout Group , 2009-present
Patron member , 1982
The Glenn Armentor "Pay It Forward" Scholarship of Excellence, 2009-present
Founder, funding source and coordinator for dozens of $10,000 per child college “full
ride” scholarships annually , to "at risk" youth
Lafayette Parish Bar Association "Pro-Bono Award for Best Firm", 2001, 2003 and 2004
2014 National “Jefferson Award” for Outstanding Community and Public Service, awarded
June 16, 2014
LSU Board of Supervisors, Member appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards, June, 2016
Community Service - General
Kiwanis Club of Lafayette, Inc., 1978-present
Board of Directors, Program Director, 1979-1984
Treasurer, 1984-85
Secretary, 1985-86
Vice president, 1986-87
President, 1987-88
Chair, Operation Magi, 1986, 1987 and 1988
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 1984-present
Member, State and National Affairs Committee
Member, Board of Directors , Leadership Lafayette Program, 1993-96
Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, 1987-1989
Member, Board of Directors
Downtown Development Authority , 1988-2004
Member, Board of Directors
Member, Ad Valorum Property Tax Election Committee
Treasurer, 1988
Secretary 1989
Vice-chairman, 1990
Chairman, 1991-94 (only chair to serve four terms)
Winner, multiple awards for devoted service to the community
Krewe of Louisianans" Washington, DC Mardi Gras, 1992 –present
Chief Sponsor and Host, Lafayette Hospitality Suite, 2006-present
Enhancing business development, tourism and governmental networking for the Lafayette
community
Lafayette Bar Foundation "Access to Justice" Campaign, 2001-02
Sponsor and fundraiser, Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers Pro-Bono Program
Dr. Martin Luther King Parishwide Holiday, January 18, 2010
Platinum Sponsor and Leadership Contributions
232-HELP – Louisiana Board of Directors – 2013-Present
2013-2014 - Board Member, South Louisiana Community College Foundation
Fundraising Chairman, Fundraising Committee - South Louisiana Community College Foundation
Honors and Awards
Association of Retarded Citizens-"Gold Membership", 1982
In appreciation for outstanding service to retarded citizens
"Henry Heymann Memorial Award" as Kiwanian of the Year, 1983
"Gold Medallion Award" of Boys and Girls Clubs of America, June 1988
"For unusually devoted service"
"Support-a-Boy" Campaign Certificate of Appreciation, 1989
For outstanding participation
Martindale –Hubbell Attorney/Firm ratings service
AV rating, 1989-present
Times of Acadiana "Newsmaker of the Year", 1990
For actions as local bar president opposing inappropriate Federal judicial appointments
Leadership Lafayette, Class of 1991
Voted class representative and graduation keynote speaker
Boys Clubs "Life-Trust" Award , 1994
"For Lifetime Achievement in the Cause of Youth "
Sertoma, International Certificate of Appreciation for "Outstanding Community Service",
1994
Leadership Louisiana, Class of 1996
Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police-Award for "Outstanding Service" , 2007 and
2010
Keynote speaker and Honoree
Appointment as Honorary Assistant Attorney General, May 5, 2007
Appointment by Charles C. Foti, Jr., Attorney General, State of Louisiana
Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce, "Recognition Award" , 2008,
2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012
Times of Acadiana, "Best Lawyer in Acadiana", 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,
2014, 2015 and 2016
Voted by entire readership over seven parishes eight years in a row
Louisiana Association for Justice "President's Award", 2008 -2009
"For Outstanding and Highly Dedicated Service to the Legal Profession and the Association"
Jock Smart Patrons Program, September , 2009
"Thanks for Helping Athletes be Jock Smart " Award
Louisiana State Bar Association-Certificate of Commendation , April 17, 2010
"For Outstanding Effort in Establishing Principles of Diversity"
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials –"Meritorious Accomplishment
Award", May 19, 2010
Accomplishment by individual not employed by a housing authority
Louisiana Boxing Hall of Fame, induction December 7, 2010
Louisiana Tactical Police Offices Association-Award for Exemplary Service, 2010
"Millbank Donor Award", Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana, 2011
Louisiana State Bar Association Crystal Gavel Award - For volunteer service to the
Community - September 2, 2011
"You Make a World of Difference" Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association Diversity
Conclave, Institute of Inclusion - March 8, 2013
2014 Jefferson Award for Community Service and Public Activism
National Service Competition in Washington DC - 2014
Elective Public Office
Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee , Public Election-1992
Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee , Public Election-1996
Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee , Public Election-2000
Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee , Public Election-2004
Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee , Public Election-2008
Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee , Public Election-2012
Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee , Public Election-2016
Louisiana State Democratic Central Committee, Public Election - 2016
Accomplishments as a Legal Professional
AV rating, Martindale –Hubbell, since 1989
40 years of practice, in good standing
Over 32,000 individual clients represented to satisfactory Awards and Settlements
Approximately 1400 open files at any given time
Managing partner, Lafayette Largest Plaintiffs Personal Injury Law Firm
Lead chair in 94 jury trials
Lead chair in over 600 bench trials
Gross total awards and settlements of over $500,000,000
Publications
Published in multiple legal periodicals, including
Louisiana Bar Journal
LTLA Trial Brief
Lafayette Parish Bar Association "Promulgator" Newsletter
Multiple insurance litigation speaking engagements
Multiple articles involving personal injury litigation
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