Since 1995 · Serving Taylor County, Florida

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

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

Taylor County was created on December 23, 1856, from Madison County, the same day neighboring Lafayette County was also formed. It was named for Zachary Taylor, the twelfth president of the United States, who had earlier commanded American forces during the Second Seminole War.

The county seat, originally known as Rosehead for the wild rose bushes common to the area, was renamed Perrytown in 1875, honoring a former Florida governor, before the name was later shortened to Perry.

By the early twentieth century, a resort built around a local sulfur spring drew visitors seeking its reputed healing waters, while the surrounding pine forests laid the groundwork for a timber and, eventually, pulp and paper industry that would dominate the local economy.

Taylor County's Economy Today

For decades, Taylor County's economy revolved around forest products, with a large pulp mill near Perry serving as the county's biggest manufacturing employer and contributing hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the regional economy.

The county has faced serious economic disruption recently, as the major cellulose mill closed in 2023 and a nearby sawmill followed in 2024, together eliminating a substantial share of local manufacturing jobs.

Beyond forest products, the county's economy includes agriculture, commercial fishing along its Gulf coastline, and public-sector employment through local government and schools, with officials now focused on attracting new industry.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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