Since 1995 · Serving Hialeah, Florida

Employment Law, Civil Rights & Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Hialeah, Florida

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

Hialeah's founding is credited to aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and Missouri cattleman James Bright, who saw commercial potential in the flat, undeveloped land west of Miami in the early 1920s, beginning development around 1921.

The name Hialeah comes from a Seminole phrase generally translated as 'high prairie' or 'pretty prairie.' According to local accounts, a Seminole guide working with the developers suggested the name during an early survey of the property.

Hialeah was formally incorporated as a city in 1925, and its early economy revolved partly around horse racing. Rapid population growth followed in subsequent decades, particularly with waves of Cuban immigration beginning in the 1960s that reshaped the city's culture.

Hialeah's Economy Today

Hialeah has developed into one of South Florida's most important centers for manufacturing and distribution, with numerous industrial and warehouse operations located throughout the city thanks to its proximity to major highways, Miami International Airport, and area seaports.

Retail and grocery businesses also form a major part of the local economy, including chains that trace their roots directly to Hialeah's large Cuban-American community, while healthcare facilities provide another significant source of steady local employment.

Logistics and warehousing operations have expanded further as companies seek industrial space with convenient access to Miami-Dade's transportation network, reinforcing Hialeah's role as a working-class industrial counterpart to Miami.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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