Since 1995 · Serving Nassau County, Florida

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

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

Nassau County was created in 1824, not long after Florida became a U.S. territory, when the legislature separated it from the larger Duval County to the south. Fernandina, on Amelia Island, served as the first county seat, situated in Florida's northeasternmost corner along the St. Marys River and the Georgia border.

The county's name traces back to the Dutch House of Nassau, a European noble family whose lineage included William of Orange, who later reigned as King William III of England. The nearby Nassau River and Nassau Sound had already carried the name from earlier colonial-era mapping.

Fernandina, platted by Spanish authorities in 1811 and named for King Ferdinand VII, ranks among the last Spanish towns founded in the Western Hemisphere and later became known as a haven for smugglers and privateers before U.S. authorities curbed such activity. Timber, naval stores, and later paper manufacturing became economic mainstays as the county grew through the twentieth century.

Nassau County's Economy Today

Nassau County's economy today blends tourism, manufacturing, and proximity to the Jacksonville metropolitan area, with many residents commuting to jobs outside the county. Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach attract visitors for their beaches, historic downtown, and resort accommodations.

Manufacturing remains a notable part of the county's economic base, anchored by paper and wood-products mills in the Fernandina Beach area. The naturally deep Port of Fernandina supports maritime commerce and shipping along the county's Atlantic coastline.

Steady population growth in recent decades, driven partly by the county's proximity to Jacksonville, has expanded residential development, construction, and local retail and service businesses, blending a historic coastal tourism trade with newer suburban growth.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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