About William C. Tucker Jr.

A Fierce Advocate for Injured Railroad Workers

Partner, Maples, Tucker & Jacobs, LLC

With over three decades of experience representing injured railroad workers, William “Bill” Tucker Jr. is a respected voice for laborers across Alabama and the U.S. As a partner at Maples, Tucker & Jacobs, LLC, Bill focuses his practice on Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) claims and Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA) whistleblower protections — defending workers hurt on the job or retaliated against for speaking up.

The Legal Ally You Want By Your Side

Meet Attorney William C. Tucker Jr.

“I’ve spent my career standing up for the men and women who keep America moving — and I don’t back down.”

Bill has represented thousands of railroad workers nationwide in complex FELA litigation and whistleblower claims. His courtroom presence is backed by a distinguished 34-year military career, including service as a Colonel in the U.S. Army and Alabama National Guard and leadership within the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps.


Whether in the courtroom or the field, Bill brings tenacity, strategic precision, and deep respect for the working class to every case.

  • Career & Legal Background

    • Vice President Elect, Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA)
    • Past Chair, Military Law Committee, Alabama State Bar
    • Founder, Alabama Bar Annual Military Law Symposium
    • Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Army Reserve & National Guard
    • 3 Years Active Duty, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC
    • 30 Years Commissioned JAG Service

  • Education

    • Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1973
    • Law Review • Moot Court • Curia Honoris
    • Samford University, B.A., 1970
    • U.S. Army War College
    • Command & General Staff College
    • JAG Advanced Courses

  • Bar & Court Admissions

    • Alabama (1973)
    • U.S. District Courts: Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama
    • U.S. Courts of Appeals: Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
    • U.S. Supreme Court

  • Practice Areas

    • Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA)
    • Railroad Retaliation & FRSA Whistleblower Claims
    • Workers’ Compensation
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Legal Philosophy

Bill Tucker is driven by service — to his clients, his community, and his country. With military discipline and legal rigor, he fights for those who keep our economy and infrastructure moving. His philosophy is simple: honor the worker, pursue justice relentlessly, and never back down.

The Maples, Tucker & Jacobs Difference



01

Railroad Law Focus

One of Alabama’s most experienced FELA attorneys.

02

Trusted by Labor

Known in the rail and union communities for straight talk and aggressive advocacy.

03

National Reach

Consulted by attorneys and workers across the U.S. on railroad law and safety protections.

We’re Ready to Help.

Talk to Bill Tucker Today

Whether you’re facing an unsafe worksite, wrongful discipline, or a career-altering injury, Bill Tucker is ready to fight for you.