Since 1995 · Serving Glades County, Florida

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

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

Glades County was formed on April 23, 1921 from part of DeSoto County, one of several new Florida counties created in the early 1920s. It takes its name from the Everglades, even though only a small section of the county actually lies within the Everglades proper.

Moore Haven was designated the county seat, situated along the northwestern shore of Lake Okeechobee. The Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation, home to part of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, lies within the county's borders today.

Drainage and agricultural development around Lake Okeechobee in the early twentieth century reshaped the local landscape and economy, opening rich muck soils south of the lake to farming.

Glades County's Economy Today

Glades County sits within the Everglades Agricultural Area, and its economy remains heavily dependent on farming, particularly the cultivation of sugarcane in rotation with sweet corn, winter vegetables, and other row crops.

Sugar producers and cooperatives headquartered in the region are dominant agricultural employers, supporting several area sugar mills, while cattle ranching remains part of the local agricultural mix as well.

Modern mechanization has reduced the number of workers needed on-site for planting and harvesting compared with earlier decades, though the county's farms still draw seasonal migrant labor during harvest periods.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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