Jack Jacobs

Jack Jacobs is a partner at Maples, Tucker & Jacobs, LLC in Birmingham, Alabama. His principal work involves workers’ compensation, Federal Black Lung claims, workplace injuries, and disability-related matters. He also represents people in personal injury and catastrophic accident cases. Jack advocates for injured workers and their families, including coal miners and industrial employees, who are seeking benefits or compensation following serious illness or injury.

Jack earned a B.A. from the University of Montevallo in 1998 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2005. While in law school, he belonged to the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society. He was admitted to the Alabama Bar in 2005 and is also admitted in the Northern District of Alabama and the Eleventh Circuit. His legal education supports work involving administrative benefit proceedings and complex injury claims.

Jack has represented hundreds of injured workers and families and served as lead counsel on federal black lung benefit claims across several southeastern states. His experience includes claims brought by miners, widows, and survivors seeking long-term benefits. His practice also includes catastrophic workplace injuries, Social Security Disability, automobile accidents, and nursing home negligence. These matters frequently require review of medical information and procedural rules concerning eligibility and responsibility.

Jack Jacobs has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for workers’ compensation. His professional work includes representation of United Mine Workers of America members and their families. He focuses on navigating administrative proceedings, insurance disputes, and the legal requirements that affect injured employees. His practice emphasizes access to benefits and compensation for people whose work or injuries have affected their ability to support themselves.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Maples, Tucker & Jacobs, LLC
• Member, Alabama State Bar

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• University of Alabama School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Montevallo
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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