Wesley J. Gralapp became a member of Neblett, Beard & Arsenault in 1992 after obtaining his law degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Currently, Wes is licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Louisiana. His practice is primarily in the personal injury area where he helps people who have been injured in automobile accidents, offshore accidents, admiralty and maritime claims and wrongful death as well as nursing home neglect and medical malpractice. Wes always enjoys assisting the seamen with their maritime claim as he was raised in a family of boat captains. He grew up along the Mississippi River in a small town called Reserve in St. John Parish.
Wes has assisted many clients over the past twenty five years, obtaining verdicts and settlements totaling over $100 million. Mr. Gralapp also enjoys the highest ethical rating for lawyers based on a peer review study conducted by the oldest lawyer rating service in America. Wes is a member of the Alexandria Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He enjoys duck hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife and three children. He is married and has a daughter and two sons.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
Professional Experience
Current
Neblett, Beard & Arsenault
Partner
Education
1992
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
J.D. (1992)
1989
University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
B.A.
Contacts
2220 Bonaventure Court Alexandria LA 71301Telephone: (318) 541-8188
Every Thursday, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault attorneys appear on a special segment of Good Day Cenla – The Legal Difference – to talk about frequently asked questions regarding legal matters, community involvement, and more! You can tune in to KALB every Tuesday at 11am CT to watch the show live. If you miss it, you can find all the episodes on our website, or check out our Facebook page !
On this week's episode of The Legal Difference, attorney Wes Gralapp shares the firm's new Distracted Driving Sweepstakes - and how you could win a car! Our firm is giving away a brand new 2019 Chevy Cruze to one lucky finalist in the ‘Let’s End Distracted Driving’ Sweepstakes. From now through January 3, 2020, qualified Louisiana residents can learn the dangers of distracted driving and enter the sweepstakes through our interactive quiz. Participation is limited to residents of Louisiana aged 18 or older with a valid driver’s license. To enter, visit www.nbalawfirm.com and take the distracted driving course. Entrants will learn about the different types of distracted driving and the risks of being careless on the road. After completion of the quiz, qualified participants will be entered for a chance to win the car!
Five weekly finalists are announced on “KALB’s Weekend Edition” following NBC Sunday Night Football each week through January 5, 2020. Those not selected as finalists can re-enter each week. Entries will be accepted until January 3, 2020. The winner of the Chevy Cruze will be decided by the final score of the NFL’s AFC Championship Game, airing on KALB News Channel 5 on Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Visit www.nbalawfirm.com for more information and to view the complete Official Sweepstakes Rules.
Every Thursday, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault attorneys appear on a special segment of Good Day Cenla – The Legal Difference – to talk about frequently asked questions regarding legal matters, community involvement, and more! You can tune in to KALB every Tuesday at 11am CT to watch the show live. If you miss it, you can find all the episodes on our website, or check out our Facebook page !
On this week's episode of The Legal Difference, attorney Wes Gralapp talks about the opening phase of a litigation, and how it begins. Wes starts with juror selection. He discusses how the jury is selected, what a strike is, and how long the process takes. He also covers juror objections in the event one is suspected of bias. He describes the importance of juries in our legal system and why we use them to ensure a fair trial, whether in criminal or civil cases.
Every Thursday, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault attorneys appear on a special segment of Good Day Cenla – The Legal Difference – to talk about frequently asked questions regarding legal matters, community involvement, and more! You can tune in to KALB every Tuesday at 11am CT to watch the show live. If you miss it, you can find all the episodes on our website, or check out our Facebook page !
This week, Wes brings his family's jambalaya recipe with him to the set of Good Day Cenla. Wes shares his love of cooking with Mark Hamblen as he preps the ingredients. Growing up in a traditional rural Louisiana home, food was important to his family and they often spent their meals around the dinner table. Food is what brings his family together for quality time and enjoying each other's company. Our firm gets many requests from nonprofit organizations to purchase plate lunches or their fundraisers, and when determining how best to help the community through these lunches, we decided to serve them to the faculty and staff of Rapides Parish. After all, cooking and serving a meal is important to Wes, and he thought it was the perfect way to show our appreciation for everything teachers do for our children. We're also able to help our local nonprofit organizations by purchasing the lunches through them. We've so far fed over 600 teachers, and plan to feed 1,000 by the end of 2019!
After the jambalaya was done, Wes served it to all of our friends at KALB for a delicious Cajun-style lunch!
Every Thursday, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault attorneys appear on a special segment of Good Day Cenla – The Legal Difference – to talk about frequently asked questions regarding legal matters, community involvement, and more! You can tune in to KALB every Tuesday at 11am CT to watch the show live. If you miss it, you can find all the episodes on our website, or check out our Facebook page !
On this week's episode of The Legal Difference, attorney Wes Gralapp talks about getting a rental car after your vehicle was damaged in an accident. He clarifies that you are entitled to a rental car after an accident.The at-fault party's insurance company owes a rental car to you if your car is damaged, and the rental should be"like-kind," or comparable to your own. If you don't need a rental car, you may be entitled to "loss of use." This compensation reimburses you for the days that you are without the use of your vehicle. Wes also discusses the steps of getting a rental car, and why rental insurance may not be the best choice for you. Wes tells us the length of time you are allowed to stay in a rental car, which is typically the length of time it takes for your vehicle to be repaired. Finally he shares that going through the insurance company to get a rental could be time-consuming, and an attorney may be able to get you in a rental car more quickly.
Every Thursday, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault attorneys appear on a special segment of Good Day Cenla – The Legal Difference – to talk about frequently asked questions regarding legal matters, community involvement, and more! You can tune in to KALB every Tuesday at 11am CT to watch the show live. If you miss it, you can find all the episodes on our website, or check out our Facebook page !
This week, attorney Wes Gralapp and employee Ashton talk about the firm's community involvement project, Feed the Teachers. This program's goal is to feed 1,000 teachers in Rapides Parish by the end of 2019. The firm purchases plate lunches from local nonprofit organizations when they have a fundraiser, and deliver the lunches along with some NBA goodies to a Rapides Parish school for the faculty and staff to enjoy. Wes shares the reason behind the lunches as well. The firm couldn't keep up with the many plate lunch requests received from so many outstanding organizations, so we decided to give them to the people who deserve them - teachers. Our teachers dedicate themselves to educating the next generation, and their efforts should be recognized. We wanted to make sure that each faculty member in our parish knows how much we appreciate them for the hard work they do in our communities and for our children. The program picks up again in Fall 2019 once school is back in session, and the firm will continue towards 1,000 teachers fed!
Every Thursday, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault attorneys appear on a special segment of Good Day Cenla – The Legal Difference – to talk about frequently asked questions regarding legal matters, community involvement, and more! You can tune in to KALB every Tuesday at 11am CT to watch the show live. If you miss it, you can find all the episodes on our website, or check out our Facebook page !
This week, attorney Wes Gralapp discusses compensation for injuries after an accident. This includes medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Wes starts with medical treatment, and whether to seek a doctor after an accident. Our attorneys can also work with your doctor to ensure you are set up to receive treatment, as well as record-keeping of all appointments and procedures to aid in seeking compensation for the medical bills that can accumulate. You may also be compensated for lost wages if you cannot return to work due to your injuries. Future loss of wages may also come into play, and our attorneys can also determine whether you are eligible for that type of compensation.
Have You Been Injured In A Louisiana Car Accident?
If you've been hurt in a car accident you need to speak with an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Alexandria office directly at 318.541.8188 to schedule your free consultation.
Neblett, Beard & Arsenault personal injury attorney Wes Gralapp recently shared some very personal insights on what it means to help vicitms and family members after an accident.
Personal Injury Attorney Wes Gralapp Discusses What Drives Him To Help Others
In this very insightful interview with On Point Talk's Carlette Christmas, Wes Gralapp explains how helping others has always been his destiny. Just some of the stories he shares involve:
How growing up in rural Reserve, Louisiana helped shape the who he is today. The importance of hard work instilled in him by his father at an early age. The responsiblity of never forgetting where you've come from. His insightful definition of true success. How a tragic accident from his youth revealed that a community can become a family overnight.
If You've Been Injured Neblett, Beard and Arsenault Are Here To Help
Wes Gralapp and the caring attorneys of Neblett, Beard and Arsenault believe in helping the community understand their rights following an accident. With over two decades of experience, Wes feels very passionately that he has an obligation to provide a voice others.
To speak with personal injury attorney Wes Gralapp or to schedule a free consultation please contact us online or call our office directly at 318.588.6303 .
