Glenn J. Armentor

Glenn ArmentorEducation

  • 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