Since 1995 · Serving Sumter County, Florida

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

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

Sumter County was created on January 8, 1853, from territory previously part of Marion County, becoming Florida's twenty-ninth county. It was named for Thomas Sumter, a South Carolina militia leader during the American Revolution.

Much of what became eastern Sumter County had earlier been designated as Seminole reservation land under an 1823 treaty, and the area saw significant conflict during the Second Seminole War, including a well-known attack on U.S. troops near present-day Bushnell in December 1835.

For roughly a century after its founding, Sumter County remained a rural community built around cattle ranching and agriculture, with small towns serving as trading centers for surrounding farms well into the twentieth century.

Sumter County's Economy Today

The rise of The Villages retirement community over the past several decades fundamentally reshaped Sumter County's economy, shifting it away from its traditional agricultural base and toward services catering to a large, growing retiree population.

Health care, retail, hospitality, and leisure industries now dominate local employment, supported by an unusually large population of retirees; the county's median age is among the highest of any in the country.

Manufacturing has also expanded meaningfully in recent years, while cattle ranching, hay production, and other agriculture continue in areas outside the footprint of The Villages, preserving some of the county's earlier rural economic character.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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