Since 1995 · Serving Hamilton County, Florida

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

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

Hamilton County was created by Florida's territorial legislature on December 26, 1827, carved from what was then Jefferson County, making it one of the state's oldest counties. Situated in Florida's northernmost tier along the Georgia line, the county's landscape includes the Suwannee River, closely associated with the region's identity in Florida folklore and song.

The county was named for Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Its first county seat was Micco, a Miccosukee settlement along the Alapaha River. Governance later shifted to Jasper, which has served as the county seat ever since and remains the community's commercial and civic center.

Through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Hamilton County's economy grew around cotton farming, later expanding into timber, turpentine, and general agriculture as rail lines connected the county to wider markets in Georgia and beyond.

Hamilton County's Economy Today

Agriculture remains central to Hamilton County's economy, with row crops, timber, and cattle operations carrying forward traditions established generations ago. Food processing and agribusiness facilities have grown alongside traditional farming, giving the county a modest manufacturing base closely tied to the land.

The county's location along interstate highways places it within a few hours of Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Orlando, and Atlanta, making logistics and distribution an increasingly important part of its economic strategy.

Public-sector employment in education, healthcare support, and county government accounts for a substantial share of local jobs, alongside retail and administrative work, as the county balances its long agricultural heritage with newer logistics and manufacturing investment.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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