Since 1995 · Serving Suwannee County, Florida

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

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

Suwannee County was separated from Columbia County and formally created on December 21, 1858, becoming Florida's thirty-fifth county as new rail lines began linking the area to Jacksonville and Tallahassee. It takes its name from the Suwannee River.

The origin of the name itself is debated among historians, with some tracing it to a corruption of the Spanish phrase San Juan and others to a Creek word describing an echoing river. The river later gained lasting fame through Stephen Foster's well-known song.

From its earliest settlement, the county's economy centered on farming, timber, and naval stores production, with cattle raising and, later, tobacco and dairy operations becoming important as the rural community grew.

Suwannee County's Economy Today

Agriculture continues to anchor Suwannee County's economy, and the county has become one of Florida's leading centers for poultry production, with large-scale broiler operations supplying a major national poultry processor.

Dairy farming is also a significant industry, with sizable operations producing tens of millions of gallons of milk annually, while cattle ranching keeps Suwannee among the state's top counties for livestock numbers.

In recent years, the county has worked to diversify beyond agribusiness, attracting manufacturing and logistics, though farming, poultry, and dairy remain the backbone of the local economic base and cultural identity.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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