Since 1995 · Serving Holmes County, Florida

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

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

Holmes County was created on January 8, 1848, when the Florida Legislature carved it from portions of Jackson and Walton counties, making it the state's 27th county. Tucked into the Panhandle's interior along the Alabama border, the county was shaped early on by pine forests and small farming settlements.

The county's namesake is disputed among historians: some trace it to Thomas J. Holmes, a North Carolina settler who arrived around 1830, while others connect it to a Creek leader named Holmes killed during the First Seminole War in 1818.

Holmes Creek, which forms part of the county's eastern boundary, carried the name before the county did. Farming and timber shaped the county's economy through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with Bonifay emerging as its commercial center.

Holmes County's Economy Today

Holmes County's economy today rests on a mix of healthcare, retail, and construction employment. Agriculture still runs through the county's economic life as well, with row crops, cattle, and poultry operations reflecting a rural farming tradition that has persisted for generations.

State and local economic development efforts have focused on Bonifay, the county seat, including infrastructure improvements near the Interstate 10 corridor and support for small business hubs aimed at drawing new commercial activity.

As one of Florida's less populous counties, Holmes continues to rely on public-sector jobs in schools, healthcare, and county government, together with family farming operations and small retail and service businesses serving the surrounding rural Panhandle communities.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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