Since 1995 · Serving Cape Coral, Florida

Employment Law, Civil Rights & Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Cape Coral, Florida

Marie A. Mattox, P.A. is a Tallahassee, Florida law firm representing individuals throughout Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral

Cape Coral owes its existence to two Baltimore brothers, Leonard and Jack Rosen, who had built a national business selling hair care products before turning to Florida real estate. In 1957 they purchased a large, largely undeveloped peninsula in Lee County known as Redfish Point.

Through their company, Gulf American Land Corporation, the Rosens marketed the new development as a 'Waterfront Wonderland,' dredging an extensive network of canals so that a large share of homesites would have water access, a concept aggressively promoted to buyers who often purchased lots without ever visiting.

Growth accelerated once the Cape Coral Bridge opened in 1964, finally linking the peninsula to Fort Myers by car. What began as a speculative subdivision was incorporated as a city and grew into one of the largest municipalities in Southwest Florida, retaining its distinctive maze of man-made waterways.

Cape Coral's Economy Today

Cape Coral's modern economy still bears the imprint of its origins as a residential development, with construction and real estate remaining significant contributors as the city continues to build out remaining subdivided lots.

Healthcare has grown into one of the region's largest employment sectors, with hospital systems serving Cape Coral and the broader Fort Myers area now ranking among the top employers in Lee County.

The city's hundreds of miles of navigable canals continue to support a notable boating, marine services, and waterfront tourism sector, and local officials have promoted light industrial and manufacturing growth to diversify the economy.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

The firm represents individuals in Cape Coral, 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 in Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral 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 in Cape Coral and throughout 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 Cape Coral and the greater Tallahassee area. Contact the firm directly to discuss whether these services fit your specific situation.

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