 | ** 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 new line
- 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 better 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
- The Glenn Armentor "Pay It Forward" Scholarship of Excellence, 2009-present
- Founder, funding source and coordinator for multiple $10,000 per child college 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
- 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 you 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 and 2011
- Times of Acadiana, "Best Lawyer in Acadiana", 2008, 2009, 2010
- 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
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
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A LEGAL PROFESSIONAL - AV rating, Martindale –Hubbell, since 1989
- 34 years of practice, in good standing
- Over 25,000 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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