United States District Judge - Judge Henry A. MENTZ, Jr.

Honorable Henry Mentz - Jurist, Author, Scholar, Decorated World War II Veteran

"Iura novat curia"

Judge Mentz passed away in January 2005. International Letters of condolences were received from New York to California; from Europe, Asia, Latin and South America, & The Middle East and more. Judge Mentz was known as the "Gentleman Judge" and will be remembered fondly by all who worked with him in the US and Internationally. He is survived by his wife, 5 children and 10 grandchildren. Judge Mentz was also well respected for his service to our country as a WWII combat veteran and bronze star recipient. Presently a scholarship program has been set up in his honor. The Judge Mentz Memorial Scholarship Program has already helped needy students in The United States, Mexico, India, China, Europe, Malaysia, The Middle East and more. Special memorials have been given in honor of Judge Mentz in New York, San Francisco, China, Singapore, India, Dubai and in the EU. Judge Mentz worked for the federal government for over 25 years in service to our country in war and with the federal judiciary. In his private life, Judge Mentz was a family man, tree farmer, tennis player, historian, author, musician and committed to public and charitable service.

This is public information and research on the background of The Hon. Henry A. Mentz, Jr. who was a distinguished Senior US District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Judge Mentz devoted substantial efforts over his life to legal, academic, government, charity, and community service. Judge Mentz was the founder and President of several successful corporations over his lifetime and gave of himself without expectation to charity over his life.

Judge Mentz was born in New Orleans in 1920 but lived in Hammond, Louisiana from 1928 until 1982.
He moved back to New Orleans when he was appointed a US Federal Judge by a unanimous vote of the United States Senate in 1982.
He was salutatorian of his high school class.
He was awarded a scholarship to Tulane University at the age of 16 and later Graduated with Distinction.
He served as a Member of the Law Review at Louisiana State University & also attended law coursework at Tulane University
He graduated from LSU Law in 1943 and immediately enlisted as a private in the Army, fought in "The Battle of the Bulge" and in central Germany as an Alpha Bravo weapons specialist and Sergeant, and served his country until honorable discharge in late 1945. He was awarded two Battle Stars and the Bronze Star Medal. Served the JAG Corp. after the war had been won.
His battalion and company Liberated vital strategic sectors and several "concentration camps" during WWII
Upon return from WWII he served Louisiana as Special Counsel to the Democrat Party controlled LA Senate
He has been active in the S. Louisiana community for the last 50 years.
He has served as a Board Member of the Salvation Army in NO
Served two-terms as President of the Louisiana Civil Service League
Served as President of The Multi Parish Bar Association on the Northshore
Active in providing Legal Assistance to Minorities. Created and Chaired indigent pro-bono organizations in Louisiana
Written, edited, and published scholarly research on the Bible in his book "The Combined Gospels" which was published in 1975.
Wrote, published, and edited several hundred legal opinions and articles
Served as a Board Member of Southeastern Louisiana University
Served Loyola University in New Orleans in various capacities
Served on Several Boards and Committees for Tulane University
Judge Mentz has been active in forestation and tree farming for 30 years
Chairman for the Hammond, Louisiana "City Industrial Board"
Chairman of March of Dimes & American Red Cross - New Orleans and Hammond.
Served on the Executive Committee of the Council for a Better Louisiana
Served two terms on the Board of Directors of WYES, a New Orleans public television station
President of the Louisiana Council for Music and the Performing Arts, 1995-96
Recipient, Distinguished Services Award, AMVETS, 1950
Louisiana Civil Service League, Honorary Life Chairman
Distinguished Service Award, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Played Clarinet in the Tulane University Band 1937-41 and remained a Jazz-o-phile for his life.
Served as a Visiting Federal Judge in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago.
Distinguished Service Award - American E-Commerce Association 2002-2005
Honorary Chairman Award - the Institute of Certified E-Commerce Consultants Worldwide 2002-200
Honorary Professor - American Academy of Financial Management 2002-2004
Keynote Speaker for multiple conferences, conventions, and convocations.
Appointed by President Reagan and unanimously confirmed by the US Senate.
Member of the Scottish Rite Masons and a member of Masonic Associations for over 50 years
Member of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Boston Club.
Instituted a special scholarship fund for Loyola, LSU and Tulane Law Schools.
Father of 5 children and married to the former Ann Lamantia for 48 years.
Held Various Faculty Recognition and Appointments at Law Schools and other Graduate Training Academys.
A lifetime of devotion to various charities.

As a note, Jam. Lindler has been a lawyer and Senior Law Clerk that worked with the Federal Courts for well over 10 years. We believe that she is a graduate of UVA at the very top of her class. Ms. Lindler has handled several hundred cases and opinions with and for Judge Mentz in her 10 year tenure and has vast expertise. Ms. Lindler has handled cases and research in the federal courts on the East and West Coast in New York, LA, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Houston, and Boston. More recently, Jam. Lindler served in an official capacity to assist 9-11 victims in New York City.

If you have any questions about Judge Mentz or his Federal Service, please refer to or write to the US Courthouse to Attention Judge Mentz Dec. or Mrs. Bonnie Hebert, 500 Camp Street (First Floor), New Orleans, LA 70130.

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"His service to humanity and to those in need will be remembered"