Since 1995 · Serving Escambia County, Florida

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

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

Escambia County was one of Florida's original two counties, organized on July 21, 1821 alongside St. Johns County when the territory was first divided for administrative purposes. It takes its name from the Escambia River, whose own name is believed to derive from a Native American word.

Pensacola, the county seat, had already been the site of European settlement attempts for more than two and a half centuries before the county's creation, beginning with a short-lived Spanish colony established in 1559.

That layered colonial past earned Pensacola its enduring nickname as the City of Five Flags. The natural deepwater harbor made the area valuable first for military and shipping purposes and later for the naval aviation training mission that has defined much of the county's modern identity.

Escambia County's Economy Today

Escambia County's economy today rests on a mix of health care, retail, and a substantial military and defense presence, including major installations tied to naval aviation, which has historically accounted for a significant share of local payroll.

In recent years the county has pushed to build out aviation manufacturing, maintenance and repair operations, and cybersecurity work atop its existing defense and aerospace base, aiming to diversify the local economy.

Major private employers include large financial services and health care operations, along with manufacturing companies. Continued corporate relocations and expansions have added smaller but steady gains in manufacturing jobs across the county.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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