Since 1995 · Serving Bay County, Florida

Employment Law, Civil Rights & Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Bay County, Florida

Marie A. Mattox, P.A. is a Tallahassee, Florida law firm representing individuals throughout Bay County, North Florida, and South Georgia. Founded in 1995, the firm focuses on employment law, police misconduct and civil rights law, and personal injury law.

Your fight is our fight.

A Brief History of Bay County

Bay County was established in 1913, formed from portions of Washington, Calhoun, and Walton counties, and it takes its name from St. Andrew Bay, the large body of water around which its principal communities grew and developed over the following decades.

The Panama City area's early economy centered on shipping, lumber milling, and turpentine production and grew quickly after a rail line reached the area in the early 1900s; a large paper mill built in the 1930s became one of the region's major employers for decades, drawing workers from across the surrounding Panhandle counties to the growing port city.

During and after the Second World War, military installations, including what later became Tyndall Air Force Base, brought substantial and lasting federal investment to the county, while tourism along the county's Gulf beaches expanded steadily through the middle decades of the twentieth century and afterward.

Bay County's Economy Today

Tourism remains central to Bay County's economy, with Panama City Beach drawing large numbers of visitors for its beaches and coastal recreation, supporting a substantial hospitality, restaurant, and retail sector that employs a significant share of the local workforce throughout the year.

Tyndall Air Force Base continues to be a major economic driver for the county, providing military and civilian jobs along with defense-related spending, a role that became especially important during the multi-year rebuilding effort following the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Michael in 2018.

Healthcare, construction, and shipping through the Port of Panama City round out the county's economic base, with ongoing rebuilding and new development projects continuing to shape employment and investment patterns across the county in recent years.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

The firm represents individuals throughout Bay County, Florida who have been wronged in the workplace, subjected to civil rights violations, or injured through someone else's negligence. Cases are handled in state, federal, and appellate courts across Florida and Georgia, through negotiation where possible and litigation where necessary.

Florida and federal law protect employees from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Marie A. Mattox, P.A. represents employees throughout Bay County, Florida in matters arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

The firm's employment law practice includes:

• Disability accommodation and FMLA leave disputes
• Workplace discrimination and harassment, including claims based on race, sex, age, disability, national origin, and religion
• Noncompete and restrictive employment contract disputes
• Retaliation and whistleblower claims
• Wrongful termination

The Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments protect individuals from police misconduct, excessive force, false arrest, and other civil rights violations committed by government authorities. Marie A. Mattox, P.A. has litigated civil rights cases throughout Florida and Georgia courts for more than 20 years and represents Bay County clients in these matters.

The firm's civil rights practice includes:

• Excessive force claims
• False arrest and unlawful detention
• Civil rights abuses occurring while a person is in custody
• Other civil rights violations by government actors

Serious injuries caused by car accidents, truck collisions, and negligence can leave victims facing medical bills, lost income, and long-term uncertainty. Marie A. Mattox, P.A. represents injury victims and holds negligent parties accountable, pursuing full compensation on behalf of clients throughout Bay County, Florida and Georgia.

The firm's personal injury practice includes:

• Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
• Wrongful death claims
• Defective vehicles and road hazards
• Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims

Additional Legal Services

In addition to its primary practice areas, Marie A. Mattox, P.A. also handles business law, criminal defense, and family law matters for clients in Bay County and the greater Tallahassee area. Contact the firm directly to discuss whether these services fit your specific situation.

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