Juan Manuel Armenta

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Juan Manuel Armenta

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Rancho Mirage, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor, Litigation

41750 Rancho Las Palmas Dr., Suite G, Rancho Mirage, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Juan

Biography

If you have a Work Injury, Accident or Wage & Hour Claim call us. Our reputation speaks for itself.

We can recover your unpaid wages, missed meal and break periods, and overtime on a contingency basis

We provide top notch and efficient representation in all types of general civil litigation.

We have extensive experience in personal injury cases and obtain recovery in over 90% of our cases.

Do not let an insurance carrier decide your fate. We will help you get the best possible results.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 30%

Wage and hour claims, individual, class and PAGA

35 years

30%
Personal Injury 30%

Work related third party, construction accidents, automobile, truck, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, product liability.

35 years

30%
Workers Compensation 30%

Work related injuries, third party personal injury.

35 years

30%
Litigation 10%

General civil litigation.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

15%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2021 2020
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

English Lloyd & Armenta

41750 Rancho Las Palmas Dr., Suite G, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270

englishlloyd.com

Online Presence

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Juan Manuel Armenta's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mary | February 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

A Knowledgeable and Experienced Attorney

I first met Juan Armenta in April 2023, just a week after my husband’s death, which was directly related to mistreatment by his employer. From our first meeting, Mr. Armenta understood my concerns over what my husband had endured and expressed confidence in securing the full workers’ compensation ...death benefits for my family. Throughout the process, including the deposition of several key individuals, Mr. Armenta uncovered that one person was not telling the truth. After successfully resolving the Workers’ Compensation case, he proceeded to file an IFPA (Insurance Fraud Prevention Act) case against the employer and the individual involved. For two and a half years, and through 18 depositions, Mr. Armenta worked tirelessly to prevail in two cases against the school district that my husband had dedicated his entire 27-year career as a teacher. During this time, he personally kept me informed every step of the way. He was consistently professional, compassionate, and communicative. I highly recommend Juan Armenta and his team at English Lloyd and Armenta.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Review

Juan Armenta and his team, especially Gloria Fernandez guided me through the process of workman’s comp. This was an area that I was unfamiliar with and they explained the process and possibilities of various outcomes to me all along the way. This is not to say there were no frustrations or responsi...bilities on the part of the client. It is up to you to follow your case and keep the law firm apprised and reminded of what has recently transpired. It is a very long and complicated process and I’m grateful to have found a firm that helped me to navigate those muddy waters.

Posted by Cathi | January 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Recommendation for Mr. Armenta

If you’ve been injured at work and are looking for a lawyer to navigate the Work Comp bureaucracy, Mr. Juan Armenta is my lawyer of choice. It has been my experience that he is a top-notch negotiator, an advocate for the injured party and has at least 20 years working in the Work Comp arena. Mr. Arm...enta is supported by a superb administrative staff, Ms. Gloria and Ms. Nina. They are very responsive to the client’s needs and questions. Following up with the client that same day or next, when possible. Being in the Work Comp System is a nightmare, somehow Mr. Armenta and his staff make it easier. I highly recommend Mr. Juan Armenta for any Work Comp issues. He is a person you can count on. Cathi N, a satisfied former client.

Posted by Clemente | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Former Client

Yo recomiendo al Abogado Juan Armenta que me ayudo mucho en el proceso de mi caso. Se los recomiendo con toda confianza para cualquier persona que se lastime en el trabajo, I recommend Attorney Juan Armenta who helped me during the process of my case. I recommend him with much confidence for any ...person who suffers a work injury.

Posted by Doug | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Excellent Attorney

As I learned it can be tough to find good counsel. I had originally hired another lawyer and found neither he nor anyone in his office were ever available or returned phone calls. Mr. Juan Armenta was recommended to me by a friend. Upon hiring Mr. Armenta I found him to be very knowledgeable in Work...er's Comp. Law and he was able to always communicate to me in layman's terms, which was very helpful. Gloria Fernandez and Mr. Armenta responded to all my emails right away and always answered phone calls. I'm a glad to say that Mr. Armenta and Gloria were on my team. He was able to win my case for me and I highly recommend him. They are a a great team to have on your side.

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David Vassalli

Unknown lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard English

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Exceptionally qualified in personal injury, workers compensation and wage and hour cases."

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Peter Bochnewich

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had occasion to work as opposing counsel versus Juan on a number of matters and have found Juan to be dedicated and committed to the cause of his clients. It is my opinion that Juan carries that reputation within the worker's compensation arena also, an area in which he is both knowledgeable and quite experienced in both the law and the particular system of justice in that field, which is very important for the WC advocate to posess. I would not hesitate to refer clients to Juan, and have done so on several occasions."

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Karen Sloat

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As my opposing counsel on a number of cases, as co-counsel in others, and in all other settings, I have found Juan Armenta to be professional, knowledgeable and very gifted as a strong and persistent advocate for his clients. He knows the law well and is maneuvers through difficult and complex issues with dexterity. I highly recommend him to individuals who want someone to listen, advocate and succeed."

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Peter Schaeffer

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Juan on a professional level for many years and have found him to be very knowledgable in his field. On a personal level I have great respect for his integrity and helpfulness whenever I have needed a collegues ear."

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Zlatan Muminovic

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely competent and professional. Excelent advocate for his clients' rights."

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Juan Naranjo

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Juan is very knowledgeable and I consider him to be the best at what he does."

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Robert Kelly

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Armenta has been doing good work in educating the community and providing knowledge to those who need his assistance."

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Barry Walker

Class action lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Juan Armenta is a first class employment lawyer. I met Mr. Armenta as opposing counsel in a class action. Mr. Armenta expertly represented the plaintiff and the class. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Juan Armenta."

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Leighton Tegland

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. During the last 15 years of my 30+ years of practice I have gained a great deal of respect for Juan Armenta. We have opposed eachother and worked together on other matters and I have found Juan to be a skilled and tenatious advocate for his clients. I am also pleased to observe that Juan is highly ethical, civil and professional in his dealings with all litigants and their counsel. I am proud to be able to endorse and recommend Juan Armenta without reservation or hesitation."

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Scott Rubel

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Peter Bochnewich

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Karen Sloat

Employment and labor lawyer

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Peter Schaeffer

Workers compensation lawyer

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Dale Gribow

Litigation lawyer

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Walter Clark

Personal injury lawyer

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Mario Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juan Naranjo

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Zlatan Muminovic

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Barry Walker

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2018

Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2017

Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2016

Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2015

Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2014

Top lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2013

Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2013

Top Contributor Workers' Compensation, Avvo

2012

Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2012

Client's Choice Workers' Compensation, Avvo

2011

Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2010

Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine

1990

American Jurisprudence Award, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company Bancroft Whitney

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Partner, English Lloyd & Armenta

2005 - 2013

Arbitrator, Riverside County Superior Court

1989 - 1994

Associate Attorney, Diaz & Patterson

Associations

2020 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

State of California Physician Assistants Board

President

2010 - 2013

Green Valley Lake Mutual Water Company

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

JC v OM Contracting

Settled via C&R for $775k

SL v Whole Foods

Settled via C&R for $650k, twice the prior offer

JA v. TA Farming Company

$2.5 million C&R

Alzayat v. Sunline Transit Agency

Reversal, published case, settlement

R v. Callahan

$7,000,000.00 verdict, Work Comp paid without credit

AC v. International Lodge - Wage and hour

Settled for $80,000.00.

Death Case JH v. Rancho Harvest

$290k maximum death benefit

E.C v. GGS Inc.

Resolved by settlement

M.J. v. G.M. Co.

Resolved by settlement days before trial.

F. J v. D.P, Inc.

Resolved by settlement days before trial.

K.B. v. W.C. Inc.

Resolved by settlement

A.Z. v. F.F.

Resolved by settlement

T.C v. GCC

Resolved by Trial

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Education

1990

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Desert Bar MCLE

Interactions between PI and Work Comp

2007

Career Day

Legal Careers

2005

Career Day

Student Development

Publications

2005

1997

Technique Employee v. Independent Contrator Status

Languages

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Juan earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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