Since 1995 · Serving Gilmer County, Georgia

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

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

Gilmer County was organized on December 3, 1832, part of the same legislative sweep that divided Cherokee-held north Georgia into new counties ahead of Cherokee removal. The county took its name from George Rockingham Gilmer, who served two separate terms as Georgia's governor.

The county seat, Ellijay, derives its name from a Cherokee town that once stood nearby. Ellijay was formally designated the seat in 1834, establishing it as the commercial center for the surrounding mountainous region.

Farming in the county's fertile river valleys initially centered on cotton, but the rugged mountain terrain limited large-scale plantation agriculture, setting the stage for the orchard economy that would later define the area.

Gilmer County's Economy Today

Agriculture and forestry remain foundational to Gilmer County's economy, with poultry raising and processing today making up the largest share of farm output.

Apple growing has become the county's signature agricultural product, having grown from a secondary crop into both an economic mainstay and a tourist draw, with orchards around Ellijay attracting visitors especially during the fall harvest season.

Outdoor recreation adds a further layer to the local economy, as the rivers running through the county draw whitewater paddlers and other visitors.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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