Since 1995 · Serving Osceola County, Florida

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

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

Osceola County was established on May 12, 1887, formed from portions of Orange and Brevard counties as Florida's 40th county, with an initial population of only a few hundred residents.

The county was named for Osceola, the Seminole leader who became a prominent symbol of resistance during the Second Seminole War of the 1830s. Historians differ on the precise meaning of his name.

In its early decades the county's economy revolved around cattle ranching, along with sugar cultivation and lumber operations, and it served as a transportation point for riverboats and, later, railroads moving goods through central Florida.

Osceola County's Economy Today

The 1971 opening of Walt Disney World just across the county line in Orange County transformed Osceola County's economy, since a significant portion of the Disney property itself lies within Osceola's borders.

Despite that shift, cattle ranching and agriculture remain economically significant, and the county is home to one of the largest cow-calf cattle operations in the continental United States as well as substantial citrus production.

In recent years, local leaders have pushed to diversify the economy further by cultivating higher-wage industries such as advanced manufacturing and technology, alongside steady growth in health care and other service industries.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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