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Willie Neblett was born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, and went to undergraduate school at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Prior to entering the legal field, Willie spent 10 years working in the private sector as a peach and cattle farmer, and a real estate broker. Willie’s father and brother were both attorneys, and Willie had always been drawn to the law. At age 32, he attended Southern University School of Law and graduated, cum laude. Willie is married to the former Kathy Blanchard, whom he met while playing guitar in a band. They share a love of music and they have three children, Will, Katie and Taylor, and as a family they enjoy hiking and fishing.. Willie began his career with Neblett, Beard & Arsenault in 1989, practicing primarily in personal injury, admiralty and maritime law, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence. Willie has spent many years in the field advocating for his clients and fighting for the compensation they deserve.. Willie is admitted to practice in all state courts in Louisiana, along with Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of the U.S. District Court of Louisiana. He is also admitted to practice in the state courts of Texas, along with the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. William is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association in which he was previously a member of the Medical/Legal Interprofessional Committee, as well as a member of the House of Delegates. He is also a member of the Alexandria Bar Association, the Texas Bar Association, and the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, of which he was a past member of the Board of Governors.

Wesley J. Gralapp was born in Gulfport, MS, and spent his formative years growing up on River Road along the banks of the Mississippi River in Reserve, LA. Reserve is a small, close-knit town that follows a special tradition of building Christmas bonfires on the levee of the mighty Mississippi to light the way for Papa Noel each Christmas season. Family and friends gather along the river on Christmas Eve to share gumbo, socialize at the bonfires, and finish off the evening with Midnight Mass at St. Peter’s Church on River Road.. Growing up, Wes’ dad Captain Brownie was either working as a charter boat fishing captain on the Better N’ Better, or a tugboat captain on the Mrs. Betsie. Naturally, Wes came to love being on the water whether it be at the beach or on a boat. Fishing and relaxing at the water’s edge is something Wes is fond of and has passed on to his children. Upon moving to Central Louisiana and discovering duck hunting in the rice fields, Wes became an avid duck hunter. Of course, Wes bleeds the purple and gold of the LSU Fighting Tigers and rarely misses the opportunity to watch a game with family and friends.. Prior to attending law school Wes had many jobs in construction. He is very familiar with home construction and repairs, which his wife reminds him of with a long list of honey-dos. The one job that he found most compelling was at the US Attorney’s Office while studying as an undergraduate at the University of South Alabama. He participated in many investigations and prosecutions as an office assistant, such as the Billy Cannon counterfeiting scheme, the investigation involving former Governor Edwin Edwards and Barry Seal, since made famous by the movie American Made. The job closest to his heart is the one he held in Mobile, AL caring for his ailing grandparents and great-grandmother.. Wes obtained his law degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. Having worked since the age of 12, one of the things Wes is most proud of is maintaining a full-time job for most of his law school career to support his wife Kim, daughter, Katie and son, Weslee. In addition to raising a family while in law school, Wes clerked at Roy, Keisel, Aaron & Tucker, and Thomas Damico & Associates.. Wes met his sweetheart and now wife in 1982 while attending LSU and fell in love at first sight. He married Kim in 1987, which he says in the best thing he ever did. Wes and Kim have raised two sons and a daughter. One thing they all have in common is carrying on the LSU tradition, as everyone has graduated from the university including his son and daughter-in-law. Wes and Kim have 3 grandchildren with another grandchild on the way and hope the LSU Gralapp Alumni will continue to grow. The Gralapps love to cook traditional South Louisiana dishes for friends and family while enjoying a ball game or celebrating a special event. From crawfish boils in the spring to gumbos of the fall, if there is a pot to be stirred there is usually a Gralapp holding a paddle.. Wes became a member of Neblett, Beard & Arsenault in 1992. 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 claims as he was raised in a family of boat captains.Interestingly, one of the things which makes Wes a great lawyer is that he is a natural storyteller. From the time he started school he was told he had the gift of gab and he should use it wisely. As time passed, he enjoyed the attention of those who would listen and continued to hone his skills. Whether it is for entertainment, to share a life lesson or to convince a judge or jury to rule favorably for his client, Wes has a story to tell.. When asked why he became a lawyer, Wes replied, “To help people, it’s just that simple.” Growing up it became obvious to Wes that not all people are treated equally. He learned that he had a gift that could help others have access to justice and help right a wrong. He felt that it was his duty and obligation to do so. It was not easy growing up without the means to go to school but out of grit, determination, and loyalty to those who needed him, Wes made it through law school and is still serving those in need today. In fact, when Wes was in elementary school, lore has it that he represented his entire class against the Federal Communication Commission. As it were the Watergate Hearings were televised and preempted many of the afternoon TV programs that Wes and his classmates loved, like Gilligan’s Island. After writing a letter of protest to President Ford he received a very thick explanation from the government along with their refusal to turn off Watergate. “It’s the only case I ever lost,” Wes says. Now there’s the storyteller we told you about!. Wes chose personal injury law because of his compassion for people. When people are injured it changes their whole life, not just physically and financially but mentally as well. A personal injury lawyer is often a bridge for someone to cross the gap between an unexpected tragedy and a fresh start with a new outlook. Wes’ mother taught him that there is no better virtue than to help others when they need it most, and to using your skills, knowledge, and experience is the only way to show appreciation for the blessings bestowed on you. Wes said this about his decision to go into personal injury law: “For someone to have hope and confidence that they will overcome their struggles and see a better day is the inspiration for me to do what I do.”. Wes has assisted many clients for nearly three decades, obtaining verdicts and settlements totaling over $100 million. He 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.

Todd Campbell was born in Chattanooga, TN, and grew up in the neighboring town of Jasper.. Todd remembers that as a child, he learned to always state the time zone when giving a time as Jasper is on the border of the Central and Eastern Time Zones. Eastern Time was referred to as “Chattanooga Time” or “Fast Time” and Central Time was referred to as “Jasper Time” or “Slow Time.”. After high school, Todd attended The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, where he graduated magna cum laude with an honors B.A. in History. After graduation, he taught U.S. History part-time.. Todd says that even as a child, he was drawn to law and was inspired by Abraham Lincoln, who was a lawyer before he became our 16th President. Todd chose to attend Tulane University Law School, where he was a part of the Environmental Law Society and the Managing Editor for the Tulane Environmental Law Journal. He graduated in 2007 with his J.D. and a certificate in Environmental Law.. Todd chose to pursue personal injury law because “each case is unique and consequently offers new challenges all the time,” and in 2007 he began working for Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. When he’s not practicing law, you can find Todd reading, weight training, or cheering for his favorite football team – the New Orleans Saints.. Prior to joining Neblett, Beard & Arsenault, Todd was an associate at a Plaintiffs’ firm in Southeastern Louisiana, representing clients in Louisiana and Mississippi in a variety of areas, including Hurricane Katrina Insurance claims, commercial litigation, toxic torts and personal injury. At NBA, Todd's focus is on complex litigation and class actions ranging from Actos and Metal-on-Metal Hips to Remington Firearms.

Richard has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers by Trial Lawyer Magazine. He was nominated for the 2015 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award by the Public Justice Foundation and selected as a 2015 member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. In 2014, he was selected by the National Trial Lawyers as the Trial Lawyer of the Year Civil Plaintiff Finalist. He currently serves as Lead Counsel in the Actos MDL where a jury rendered a historic $9 Billion Punitive Damage verdict against Eli Lilly and Takeda. This has been reported as one of the nation’s largest personal injury verdicts. He subsequently served on the team that negotiated a $2.4 Billion settlement which is the largest single mass tort settlement for a drug still on the market. He is also on the Pinnacle MDL Trial Team where a jury rendered a $502 Million verdict against J&J and DePuy.. The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys selected Richard to receive their Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Louisiana. The Wall Street Journal has described Richard as having “national notoriety” and as a “big gun” amongst attorneys in competition for leadership roles. BusinessWeek described him as “a Dean of the Louisiana Tort Bar.” The NYTimes has described him as one of the “big players” in the legal community. USA Today featured him as a member of the “Legal Elite,” – a diverse grouping of America’s leading attorneys and the New Orleans Times-Picayune has referred to him as “an authority on class actions.”. Richard’s commitment to legal excellence is reflected in the years of serving as a faculty member for LSU’s Trial Advocacy program, lecturing at judicial colleges and assuming leadership roles in local as well as national bar associations. Recently, the LA Supreme Court appointed him to serve on the Rules of Professional Conduct Class Action Committee. For over 25 years, Richard has held Martindale Hubbell’s highest rating.

Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mobile College in May 1980. Graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in May 1983.. Admitted to Alabama Bar in September 1983 and the the Louisiana Bar in October 1984.. Graduated from Louisiana State University in 2013 with a Masters degree in social work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am experienced and authorized to perform child custody evaluations for courts throughout the state of Louisiana and have done so for courts in central Louisiana.

Ed Tarpley is a criminal defense attorney in Alexandria, Louisiana, who served as district attorney for the 35th Judicial District, Grant Parish, from 1991 to 1997. Ed graduated from LSU Law School in 1979. He is a member of the House of Delegates for the LSBA, the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Crossroads American Inn of Court of Alexandria-Pineville. He also is a member of the Alexandria Rotary Club and was a Delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention.. Ed is a defender of the cause of liberty and a frequent speaker on the Constitution and Bill of Rights. He is the author of a resolution adopted by the LSBA in June of 2016, calling for the legislature to restore unanimous criminal jury verdicts in Louisiana.

David Michael Williams is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients in both criminal and civil litigation. David has effectively practiced in city, state and federal courts across the state of Louisiana, at both the trial and appellate level. Aggressive representation is the cornerstone of successful outcomes for our clients. David maintains an informative relationship with clients throughout each stage of the process to ensure that they are fully informed and involved in their cases.

Caring and Experienced Trial Lawyer in Alexandria Dedicated To Helping Louisiana Clients Resolve Their Legal Problems.. We care about the people who come to our firm for legal help — whether you are facing a criminal charge, negotiating a parenting plan, adopting your step-child, injured in a car accident because of a negligent driver or challenging a denied Social Security Disability claim. We strive to resolve your legal issues quickly — no matter how complex or routine. We guide you through every step of the legal process until your case is resolved. We take our responsibility seriously, realizing that the outcome of your case can affect the rest of your life and the lives of your family.. We take the time to listen to you, tailoring our services to meet your specific needs and challenges. Communication is our goal as we make sure you understand all the legal issues, risks and consequences involved in your case. We want to equip you to make the best-informed decisions from start to finish.

Brian Caubarreaux was born in Lafayette, Louisiana and is the son of Leroy and Donna Caubarreaux. Leroy Caubarreaux served in the US Military in two different branches: the Marines and the Army. During his time of service, he piloted helicopters during the Vietnam War. Brian accredits his work ethic, strong family values and unwillingness to “cut corners,” to his parents, particularly his father. These values are the foundation upon which Brian Caubarreaux and Associates was built in 1993.. During his time at Marksville High School, Brian developed a strong adherence to teamwork by participating in football, baseball, track and tennis. After high school, Brian received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1989. He then continued his education at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, where he earned a Juris Doctor in 1992 and graduated summa cum laude. He was selected to be in the Southern University Law Center Hall of Fame in 2016.. Brian now has a family of his own. He and his wife, Tressie Buford Caubarreaux, have been married for over 29 years. They have three children: their two sons are currently in law school, while their daughter is still a teenager. Brian is an avid outdoorsman, pilot and diver, but his favorite thing to do is spend time with his family.. Brian is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State and Appellate Courts, United State Federal District Courts in Louisiana and the United State Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a member of the American Bar Associates, Louisiana Associate of Justice, Avoyelles Parish Bar Association and past Board of Governor for the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association.. * Results may vary on each case.

Barbara was born and raised in Cottonport, LA, a small French Catholic town in Avoyelles Parish. Cottonport is known for its annual Egg Knocking Contest, which attracts people from across the State. Barbara fondly remembers her childhood there, where many of the residents spoke French. She is the oldest of 46 grandchildren and grew up surrounded by a large family that loved to tell (often greatly exaggerated) stories.. She attended Cottonport High School. After graduating from LSU, as a woman was discouraged from applying for or attending law school. But nonetheless she persisted and was accepted to the Paul M. Hebert School of Law. During the summer months, she clerked for the Knoll Law Firm and worked with now retired Supreme Court Justice Jeannette Knoll who served as a role model to her. Barbara earned her Juris Doctorate degree in 1978, making her one of the first women in Avoyelles Parish to finish law school.. That same year, Barbara married Mark Mixon of Bunkie, LA, and together they have three children: Luke, Emily, and Molly, and 5 grandchildren. Her husband Mark is a fourth-generation sugar cane farmer and through him she learned never to take anything, especially the weather for granted. Luke, the eldest, is a Navy pilot. She, her husband, two daughters and daughter in law are all LSU graduates with her granddaughter scheduled to graduate in May. They share a love of LSU and enjoy tailgating at LSU games together.. After marrying Mark, Barbara began working at the Social Security Administration’s hearing office, which is the adjudicatory branch of the Social Security disability program. For 21 years, she worked there as a supervisor of 16 attorneys and paralegals. She left to go into private practice, and in 2013 she began working as an attorney at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault.. “Since coming to NBA, I have grown this area of practice and have come to know and care for a great many of my clients,” says Barbara. She has seen clients struggle, unable to afford basic necessities through no fault of their own. She has a deep empathy for her clients and has dedicated her life’s work to guiding people through the often-difficult process of Social Security Disability. In the thirty-three years she has practiced law, Barbara has assisted thousands of individuals in obtaining their benefits in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. She is a member of the Louisiana Bar Association and the Avoyelles and Rapides Parish Bar Associations. She is a member to two local women’s political organizations.

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