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Glenn J. Armentor
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 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 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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