Since 1995 · Serving Chatham County, Georgia

Employment Law, Civil Rights & Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Chatham County, Georgia

Marie A. Mattox, P.A. is a Tallahassee, Florida law firm representing individuals throughout Chatham County, Georgia, and North Florida. 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 Chatham County

Chatham County was established on February 5, 1777, making it one of Georgia's original counties. It was named for William Pitt the Elder, Earl of Chatham. Savannah, the county seat, predates the county itself, having been founded in 1733 by James Oglethorpe as the first settlement in Georgia.

Savannah's location on the river of the same name made it Georgia's principal port from the colonial era onward, and cotton, rice, and naval stores moved through the port in massive volumes during the antebellum period.

Savannah's storied history includes its capture by Union forces at the end of General Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864, an event that spared the city from the destruction visited on much of the rest of Georgia.

Chatham County's Economy Today

The Port of Savannah is the backbone of Chatham County's modern economy, ranking among the busiest container ports in the United States and supporting tens of thousands of jobs in shipping, logistics, and warehousing.

Tourism is another pillar of the local economy, drawing millions of visitors annually to Savannah's historic squares, riverfront, and coastal attractions. Manufacturing also plays a major role, led by Gulfstream Aerospace, whose Savannah operations make it one of the county's largest employers.

Military installations, healthcare systems, and paper and wood products manufacturers round out a diverse economic base that few other Georgia counties can match.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

The firm represents individuals throughout Chatham County, Georgia 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 Georgia and Florida, through negotiation where possible and litigation where necessary.

Georgia and federal law protect employees from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Marie A. Mattox, P.A. represents employees throughout Chatham County, Georgia 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 Georgia and Florida courts for more than 20 years and represents Chatham County, Georgia 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 Chatham County, Georgia and Florida.

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 Chatham County, Georgia and the greater Tallahassee area. Contact the firm directly to discuss whether these services fit your specific situation.

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