At the O’Pry Law Firm, we have a team of experienced legal professionals ready to work on your behalf.

Glenn graduated from LSU in 1983 with a degree in Business Administration and obtained his law degree from LSU Law School in 1986. Over the years, Glenn has handled a variety of legal matters including personal injury, worker's compensation, family law, real estate, business, bankruptcy, successions, criminal and social security. He has argued before the Louisiana Third and First Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Since 2006, Glenn has been and remains an Assistant District Attorney in the 27th Judicial District and has extensive experience in selecting juries and trying serious felony matters. Glenn and his wife, Cindy, have been married for 38 years and have 7 children and 10 grandchildren (so far!). Playing music and singing have been a big part of his life and he enjoys getting his hands dirty handling cattle and horses.

Emma serves as the paralegal on all of our automobile personal injury cases. She handles file management for cases from pre-litigation all the way through to trial preparation and beyond. Some of her duties include drafting pleadings, corresponding with adjusters and opposing counsel, coordinating and scheduling depositions and mediations, and regularly communicating important updates to clients throughout the progression of their cases. Emma received her bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University and afterwards completed their Paralegal Studies certificate program. Emma enjoys shopping, relaxing at home and spending time with her family.

Britni is a paralegal and Workers' Compensation Coordinator at the O'Pry Law Firm. She assists our attorneys in all phases of litigation, such as pretrial discovery, drafting of pleadings, and trial preparation. Britni received her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and thereafter obtained her law degree at Southern University Law Center. In her free time, Britni loves traveling, organizing, arts/crafts, and painting.

Raised in The Jambalaya Capital of the World, Karen serves as Case Manager at the O'Pry Law Firm. As Case Manager, she uses her vast years of experience in the medical and legal fields to regularly communicate with our clients and assist them with their medical appointments, follow ups and treatment. Karen attended LSU and still loves her Tigers! In her free time she loves watching movies, football and enjoys fun times with family and friends.

Nicole began working for the O'Pry Law Firm in August of 2022. She was born and raised in Crowley, Louisiana where she still resides. Nicole serves as the Legal Secretary for the firm. As a Legal Secretary she communicates with clients regarding their medical care and their cases through the entire process. Nicole attended McNeese State University and plans to complete her Paralegal Studies Certificate soon. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her kids, shopping, and reading.

Trenelle began working for the O'Pry Law Firm in September of 2019. As an intake specialist, she has the pleasure of acting as the first point of contact for all prospective personal injury clients and relaying their information to the attorney so they can determine a unique course of action moving forward. From there, she has responsible for the initial registration and case management for all new clients. Trenelle believes that working for the O'Pry Law Firm is truly a blessing because there is a high level of mutual respect amongst every team member. Additionally, she is able to help hundreds of people a year recover from a traumatic experience and be adequately compensated. During her free time, she enjoys touring different areas of Louisiana and traveling to learn more about our Cajun culture and taking as many photos as she can along the way!

Alissa was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana but moved to Lafayette in November of 2021. She has always wanted to work in the legal field because of the fast-paced environment and the ability to learn something new each day. She assists our intake department with the processing of insurance claims, medical records, disbursements, and handles a variety of administrative tasks. Since she is bilingual, she is also able to interact with our Spanish speaking clients. In her free time, she enjoys shopping and traveling.

Danyell was born and raised in Carencro Louisiana. She is very compassionate about helping people feel comfortable through hard times. Danyell is a very happy and positive person. When Danyell was younger, she always wanted to work in the legal field, and now she is making that dream come true with hard work and lots of motivation. Danyell works at the front desk and is the first smiling face our customers see when they enter the office. In addition to handling the front desk, Danyell assists our clients when they call or have questions, helps intake new clients, directs calls to the correct representative in our firm, and handles incoming and outgoing mail and packages.

Layla serves as a legal assistant at our firm, focusing on settlement and trial preparations. She earned two bachelor's degrees from Louisiana State University in 2022 and plans to attend law school and focus on international human rights law. Her goal is to enter a career that promotes global development, notably in her home country of Morocco. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Lauren Bankston Valentin was born and raised in Lafayette, where she attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and graduated with a degree in Marketing. At the O'Pry Law Firm she serves as a legal assistant focusing on client relations, trial preparation, and settlement. Lauren is passionate about serving others around her and enjoys working in an environment that makes their customers their top priority. Lauren enjoys spending time with her family doing activities such as camping, hunting, cooking, and doing fun DIY projects with her sisters.

Diyaana was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. After getting married, she moved to Durban, South Africa where she currently works remotely. Diyaana helps coordinate and schedule medical appointments for clients and manage their medical records. Diyaana enjoys dealing with different challenges and learning something new every day. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and exploring Durban.

Evan serves as one of our Legal Assistants for the O'Pry Law Firm. He was born in Texas but has lived in Louisiana for the majority of his life. He currently attends Louisiana State University majoring in Criminal Justice and hopes to attend Law School following his graduation. His career goal is to serve as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer for the United States Air Force, however, if that doesn't work out, he looks forward to serving his community as a lawyer in the civilian profession. In his free time, he loves to go to church with his family, watch football and hang out with his friends. He stated that he loves working for the firm and enjoys interacting with clients and everyone in the office.

Rece serves as a Legal Assistant to the paralegal at the O'Pry Law Firm. He is currently enrolled at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance with a minor in Law. Rece will graduate from ULL in the Spring of 2022 and will begin studying Law in the Fall of 2022. When he isn't at work or school, Rece coaches youth soccer teams and enjoys relaxing with friends and family.

Zeke was born in Longville, Louisiana and has lived in Louisiana his whole life. Zeke is currently attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in history. Zeke will graduate in the spring of 2024 and plans to further his education by studying law. He loves learning new things and hanging out with his friends and family during his free time.

Karen makes sure that the firm's financial data is handled accurately and timely. She performs bookkeeping and accounts receivable functions using computer programs such as QuickBooks, Amicus and Excel. Karen retired after 35 years as a claims rep and technical expert with the Social Security Administration. She is now proud to be a part of her son's law firm. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with and cooking for her family, especially her six grandchildren.