About Sam Maples

About Sam Maples

Partner, Maples, Tucker & Jacobs, LLC

Sam Maples is a trial-tested attorney with over four decades of experience in civil litigation. Known for his strategic advocacy, thorough preparation, and relentless focus on results, Sam has become a trusted legal advocate across Alabama and beyond.

The Legal Ally You Want By Your Side

Meet Attorney Sam Maples

“My family taught me to lead with hard work, loyalty, and purpose — that’s how I approach the law.”

Born and raised in Bessemer, Alabama, Sam’s roots run deep. With grandparents who immigrated from Sicily and became community leaders, Sam brings values of fairness, grit, and integrity to every client he serves.



Sam has tried more than 100 jury trials and over 200 bench trials in state and federal courts throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. His combination of courtroom skill and community empathy makes him a powerful advocate for individuals and families facing serious legal challenges.

  • Career & Legal Background

    • Tried 100+ jury trials and 200+ bench trials
    • Former Municipal Attorney and Contracts Professor, Birmingham School of Law
    • Trusted advisor in complex personal injury and civil litigation
    • Longtime member of the Bessemer and Birmingham Bar Associations

  • Education

    • B.A., magna cum laude, University of Alabama (1972)
    •  • Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Delta Phi
    • J.D., University of Alabama School of Law (1975)
    •  • Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society

  • Bar & Court Admissions

    • Alabama (1975)
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
    • District of Columbia
    • U.S. Supreme Court

  • Practice Areas

    • Civil Litigation
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Personal Injury
    • Social Security Disability (SSD)
    • Trial Practice in State & Federal Courts
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Legal Philosophy

Sam believes in preparation, persistence, and putting clients first. With a strong moral compass and courtroom confidence, he approaches each case with the goal of delivering justice and earning client trust.

The Maples, Tucker & Jacobs Difference



01

Trial-Tested Experience

Hundreds of cases tried to verdict

02

Community Connection

Born and raised in Jefferson County

03

Mentor & Educator

Former law professor and advocate for clear client communication

Beyond the Office

Sam is married to Rita Strauss Maples and proud father to Margo. He’s a longtime member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, active in the Italian American Heritage Society, and a devoted golfer and Alabama football fan.

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Talk to Sam Maples Today

Whether you’re navigating a serious injury, disability claim, or legal dispute, Sam Maples brings the experience and heart to fight for what’s right.