Since 1995 · Serving Hollywood, Florida

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

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

Hollywood, Florida was the vision of one man: Joseph Wesley Young, a developer originally from the Pacific Northwest who arrived in South Florida around 1920 scouting land for what he called his 'Dream City,' purchasing the first tract in February 1921.

Young named his new development Hollywood, borrowing the name of the glamorous Los Angeles neighborhood in hopes of evoking similar appeal for prospective buyers and tourists, organizing a company with dozens of departments to handle every aspect of building the community.

Young's ambitious plans included wide boulevards and artificial lakes stretching from the ocean toward the Everglades. The city formally incorporated in November 1925, and despite setbacks including the 1926 hurricane and the Great Depression, Hollywood grew steadily into one of Broward County's principal coastal cities.

Hollywood's Economy Today

Tourism remains central to Hollywood's economy, driven by its oceanfront boardwalk, beaches, and a significant hospitality sector of hotels and restaurants, with the city's location between Fort Lauderdale and Miami placing it within a broader tourism corridor.

Gaming has become an outsized economic force through the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, a large entertainment complex that draws visitors for concerts, gaming, and dining well beyond Hollywood's own city limits, supporting thousands of jobs.

Healthcare is another major pillar of the local economy, with a large public hospital system ranking among the largest employers in the region, alongside aerospace, marine, and light manufacturing companies.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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