Since 1995 · Serving Columbia County, Florida

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

Marie A. Mattox, P.A. is a Tallahassee, Florida law firm representing individuals throughout Columbia 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 Columbia County

Columbia County was carved out of Alachua County by the Florida territorial legislature on February 4, 1832, making it one of the state's older political subdivisions. At its creation the county's boundaries were far larger than today, later giving rise to Baker, Bradford, Suwannee, and Union counties. Its name honors Christopher Columbus, a common choice for American place names in the early republic.

The county seat began as a settlement known as Alligator, established near an existing Seminole village not long after Florida passed from Spanish to American control in 1821. The name stuck through decades of growth until 1859, when the town was rechristened Lake City.

Through the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Columbia County's fortunes were tied to timber, turpentine, and farming, with Lake City's position at a crossing of early rail lines turning it into a regional shipping and commercial center.

Columbia County's Economy Today

Columbia County's modern economy is anchored by health care, retail trade, and public administration, which together account for a large share of local jobs. Employment in the county has grown steadily in recent years, helped by the presence of a regional hospital system.

Industrial recruitment has become a growing focus, with the North Florida Mega Industrial Park drawing new manufacturing and agribusiness investment. Utilities, finance, and mining-related work tend to be the higher-paying fields available locally.

Lake City's position at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Interstate 10 continues to support logistics, distribution, and travel-related businesses. Florida Gateway College adds an education component to the local job base, while county and municipal government remain steady employers.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

The firm represents individuals throughout Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County and the greater Tallahassee area. Contact the firm directly to discuss whether these services fit your specific situation.

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