Since 1995 · Serving Decatur County, Georgia

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

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

Decatur County was carved out of the southern portion of Early County by the Georgia legislature on December 8, 1823, placing it along the state's border with Florida. Bainbridge, situated on the Flint River, was chosen as the seat of government.

The county's name honors Stephen Decatur, a U.S. Navy commodore celebrated for actions against Barbary pirates and for service in the War of 1812.

Bainbridge's location on the navigable Flint River made the county an early hub for river commerce, moving cotton and other farm goods toward Gulf ports. Rail lines later reinforced the town's role as a trading center, and agriculture - first cotton, later peanuts - shaped the county's development.

Decatur County's Economy Today

Agriculture remains the backbone of Decatur County's economy today, with several hundred farms cultivating peanuts, cotton, corn, and other row crops. Decatur ranks among Georgia's leading peanut-producing counties.

Beyond the fields, manufacturing plays a meaningful role, led by chemical producer BASF Corporation, which operates a facility in the area. Retail trade and health care and social assistance also provide substantial local employment.

Local economic development efforts have focused on diversifying beyond agriculture, encouraging small manufacturing and logistics investment while preserving the county's farming heritage as its economic foundation.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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