Since 1995 · Serving St. Johns County, Florida

Employment Law, Civil Rights & Personal Injury Attorneys Serving St. Johns County, Florida

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

St. Johns County traces its origin to July 21, 1821, when it was established as one of Florida's original two counties alongside Escambia, immediately after Spain ceded Florida to the United States. It takes its name from the St. Johns River, rooted in an earlier Spanish mission called San Juan del Puerto.

Its county seat, St. Augustine, was founded by Spanish colonists in 1565, making it the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the continental United States. Spanish, British, and again Spanish rule preceded the 1821 transfer to the United States.

Late nineteenth-century investment by railroad and hotel developer Henry Flagler transformed St. Augustine into a winter resort destination, cementing tourism as a defining feature of the local economy, while farming and fishing sustained the surrounding rural areas.

St. Johns County's Economy Today

St. Johns County ranks among the fastest-growing counties in Florida, with a labor force that has expanded substantially over the past decade. Health care and social assistance, professional and scientific services, and retail trade are the largest sources of local employment.

Aerospace and advanced manufacturing have become notable contributors as well, led by a longstanding aircraft maintenance and integration facility in St. Augustine that anchors a cluster of related suppliers and technical employers.

Tourism tied to St. Augustine's history and the county's beaches continues to generate billions of dollars in visitor spending and tens of thousands of jobs each year, and county leaders have been working to attract more commercial and industrial investment to balance future growth.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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