Since 1995 · Serving Martin County, Florida

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

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

Martin County was formed on May 30, 1925, when the Florida legislature combined the northern part of Palm Beach County with the southern part of St. Lucie County, part of a wave of new county creation during Florida's 1920s land boom. Stuart was designated the county seat.

The county was named for John W. Martin, who was serving as Florida's governor at the time of its creation, one of the relatively few Florida counties named for a sitting official rather than a historical figure.

Citrus groves and cattle ranching, particularly around the inland community of Indiantown, took root as major economic activities in the county's early decades, while the Atlantic coastline and the St. Lucie Inlet drew fishermen and, gradually, tourists.

Martin County's Economy Today

Healthcare has become one of Martin County's largest economic pillars, with the local hospital system operating multiple facilities that employ thousands of residents. Retail, professional services, and public-sector jobs round out much of the remaining employment base.

Agriculture still shapes roughly half of the county's land area, with citrus and cattle operations concentrated around Indiantown continuing a tradition that stretches back nearly a century. Marine industries, including boatbuilding and repair, along with commercial and recreational fishing, remain closely tied to Martin County's identity along the Treasure Coast.

Tourism tied to beaches, boating, and eco-recreation contributes meaningfully to the local economy. In recent years, aerospace manufacturing has also taken hold in Stuart, with aircraft-component production adding a new dimension to the local economy.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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