Since 1995 · Serving Levy County, Florida

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

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

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A Brief History of Levy County

Levy County was established on March 10, 1845, carved from a larger surrounding area shortly after the end of the Second Seminole War, making it one of Florida's older counties. It was named for David Levy Yulee, a territorial delegate and later U.S. senator who became the first person of Jewish heritage to serve in both chambers of Congress, and who built the state's first cross-Florida railroad linking Fernandina to Cedar Key.

The county seat moved several times in its early decades, from a settlement once known informally as Sodom, to Mount Pleasant, then to Levyville, before finally settling in Bronson in 1874. Cedar Key, meanwhile, grew into a significant commercial center thanks to its port and rail connection, and by the late 1800s it had become known for cedar mills that processed local timber into pencil slats shipped to manufacturers.

Fishing, oystering, and later sponge harvesting sustained coastal communities through the late 1800s and into the 1900s, while inland areas supported timber and turpentine operations. Phosphate mining also touched the region in the early twentieth century, part of a broader industry active across north-central Florida.

Levy County's Economy Today

Levy County's economy today remains closely tied to natural resources, agriculture, and its Gulf Coast location. The county is recognized as one of the nation's leading producers of farm-raised clams, an industry built around its estuaries and coastal waters near Cedar Key.

Beyond aquaculture, the local economy includes retail trade, construction, and healthcare and social assistance as leading sources of employment, along with a meaningful public administration sector. Small and independently owned businesses make up a significant share of the local business community.

Tourism tied to natural springs, Gulf Coast fishing, and outdoor recreation contributes to the local economy as well, complementing the county's agricultural and aquaculture base. Overall, Levy County remains more rural and resource-based than many other Florida counties.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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