Atty. Jay G. Maples

Atty. Jay G. Maples

Jay G. Maples is a shareholder in Dentons' Birmingham office, where he is a member of the Corporate practice and co-leads the Dentons US Region Aviation and Aerospace team.

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Profile Summary

About Jay G. Maples at a glance

Jay G. Maples is a employment and business attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Dentons Sirote PC. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama, Alabama State Bar and New York, New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at New York University (LLM in Taxation, 2002) and The University of Alabama (JD, 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jay G. Maples is a shareholder in Dentons' Birmingham office, where he is a member of the Corporate practice and co-leads the Dentons US Region Aviation and Aerospace team
  • With his extensive corporate and tax experience, he regularly handles a wide range of complex transactions and issues spanning various industries, including aviation, manufacturing, insurance, banking and financial services, and real estate
  • Jay's exceptional knowledge and experience in the aviation industry enables him to provide clients with comprehensive advice on all aspects of aircraft ownership and operation, such as acquisition and disposition of all types and sizes of aircraft, tax planning, insurance analysis and claims, lending and securitization of aircraft, and the preparation and negotiation of ancillary agreements, such as pilot service agreements, hangar lease agreements, charter agreements, and maintenance agreements
  • Jay's prior background as a CPA and 20-plus years of experience as a regulatory tax lawyer, a corporate deal lawyer, and general corporate counsel gives him a unique skill set that not only allows him to understand and navigate the complex FAA regulatory world governing aircraft transactions but also to be able to understand and advise clients on the related and ancillary issues and the broader corporate picture that drives aircraft transactions
  • Jay frequently speaks and writes on these areas as well as other corporate and tax topics
  • Furthermore, Jay is a member of the Firm's Pensions, Benefits and Executive Compensation practice group
  • He has extensive experience in the employee benefits and executive compensation space, including proceedings before governmental agencies (IRS and DOL) concerning benefits and compensation matters

Practice Areas Explained

Jay G. Maples's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay G. Maples handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay G. Maples

Where is Jay G. Maples's law office located?
Jay G. Maples's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Dentons Sirote PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay G. Maples handle?
Jay G. Maples focuses on employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Jay G. Maples go to law school?
Jay G. Maples earned their education at (LLM in Taxation, 2002); (JD, 2001); (—, 1998).
How can I contact Jay G. Maples for a consultation?
You can contact Jay G. Maples directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jay G. Maples received?
Jay G. Maples's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Education

LLM in Taxation
New York University
- 2002
JD
The University of Alabama
- 2001
University of Alabama - Huntsville
- 1998
Auburn University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama, Alabama State Bar
New York, New York, New York State Bar Association

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