Since 1995 · Serving Jackson County, Florida

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

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

Jackson County was created in 1822 by Florida's territorial council out of Escambia County, making it one of the earliest counties established in the territory. It was named for Andrew Jackson, who had briefly served as Florida's first military governor earlier that year.

The county originally stretched from the Choctawhatchee River to the Suwannee River, a vast Panhandle territory that shrank considerably over the following decades as new counties were carved from its original land. Marianna, founded in 1821 by Scottish settler Robert Beveridge, became the county seat.

Cotton plantations dominated the antebellum economy, and the county saw significant Civil War activity, including the 1864 Battle of Marianna. In the decades that followed, agriculture centered on peanuts, cattle, and cotton, along with timber harvesting, continued to shape the county's economy.

Jackson County's Economy Today

Agriculture remains a defining part of Jackson County's economy, with cattle ranching and large-scale peanut and cotton farming continuing on a smaller number of bigger operations than in past generations, reflecting a broader consolidation trend across rural Florida.

Manufacturing and distribution employers, including wood products companies, auto parts distribution centers, and industrial equipment manufacturers, provide diversified employment around Marianna, while correctional facilities and the local hospital represent significant institutional employers.

Recent economic development has brought new investment to the area, including manufacturing and bottling facilities planned near Marianna's airport industrial park, reflecting ongoing efforts to build on the county's agricultural and logistics strengths.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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