Since 1995 · Serving Palm Bay, Florida

Employment Law, Civil Rights & Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Palm Bay, Florida

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

European-descended settlers began arriving at the mouth of Turkey Creek in the 1870s, forming a small riverside community that took the name Tillman in honor of early resident John Tillman, with a post office opening under that name in 1887.

By the 1920s, residents felt the name Tillman no longer suited a place ringed by native sabal palms and scenic waterways, and in 1925 they successfully petitioned to rename the community Palm Bay.

Palm Bay incorporated as a city in 1960, just as the nearby aerospace buildup around Cape Canaveral and Patrick Air Force Base was accelerating. Large-scale land development tied to the space program and defense contracting drove much of the city's population growth.

Palm Bay's Economy Today

Palm Bay's economy remains closely tied to the aerospace and defense industry that took root with the Space Coast's growth. L3Harris Technologies keeps major operations centered in the city, making it one of the anchors of Florida's aerospace and defense sector.

Manufacturing tied to electronics and defense contracting employs a substantial share of the local workforce, complemented by construction activity tied to continued residential expansion, along with health care and retail trade.

Palm Bay's proximity to Kennedy Space Center and other Brevard County space and defense installations continues to shape its labor market, drawing engineering, technical, and skilled manufacturing jobs.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

The firm represents individuals in Palm Bay, 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 in Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay 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 in Palm Bay and throughout 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 Palm Bay and the greater Tallahassee area. Contact the firm directly to discuss whether these services fit your specific situation.

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