** As of September 20, 2011, I was elected as President-Elect of the Louisiana Association for Justice (formerly the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association) for one year.  I will be, by acclamation, the President of the LAJ beginning September 20, 2012 for one year after that.

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 multiple $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

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

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 and 2012
• Voted by entire readership over seven parishes
• 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

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

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A LEGAL PROFESSIONAL

• AV rating, Martindale –Hubbell, since 1989
• 37 years of practice, in good standing
• Over 27,000 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