Since 1995 · Serving Marion County, Florida

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

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

Marion County was created on March 14, 1844, from portions of Alachua, Hillsborough, and the area then known as Mosquito, later renamed Orange, County. Its formation came near the end of Florida's territorial period, as settlers pushed into the interior of the peninsula following the Second Seminole War.

The county's name honors Francis Marion, the South Carolina Revolutionary War guerrilla leader nicknamed the "Swamp Fox," chosen because many early settlers had migrated from South Carolina. The county seat, Ocala, took its name from a Timucuan village recorded by Spanish explorers in the 16th century and was formally designated in 1846.

Rail service reached Ocala in 1881, and the discovery of rich phosphate deposits near Dunnellon in 1889 touched off a mining boom that drew investment and workers to the county through the turn of the century. Citrus growing also flourished in Marion County's soil and climate during this period, well before the horse farms for which the county later became known.

Marion County's Economy Today

Marion County has built a national reputation as a center of the horse industry, branding itself the "Horse Capital of the World" on the strength of tens of thousands of horses and more than a thousand equine operations spread across its pastureland. Breeding, training, veterinary care, and related services tied to the equine industry account for a substantial share of local jobs.

Beyond horses, healthcare and manufacturing employ large numbers of Marion County residents, with hospital systems and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and equipment ranking among the county's biggest employers. Distribution and logistics operations have also expanded in recent years.

Ocala's growth as a regional hub for retail, healthcare, and services has been reinforced by newer draws such as a large equestrian events center that has broadened the horse industry's reach into hospitality and tourism.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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