Since 1995 · Serving Union County, Florida

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

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

Union County was created on October 1, 1921, from part of Bradford County, becoming Florida's sixty-first county and, by land area, the smallest in the state. Its name was chosen deliberately to express unity, reflecting a desire to move past earlier local divisions.

Lake Butler was established as the county seat, serving as the commercial and governmental center of a small, rural community. From its earliest years, the county's fortunes were tied closely to agriculture and timber harvesting.

During the twentieth century, the state established major correctional facilities within the county, adding an institutional dimension to what had been an almost entirely agricultural economy.

Union County's Economy Today

Union County's economy today rests on two main pillars: agriculture, including cattle ranching, hay, timber, and small farming operations, and the Florida Department of Corrections, whose facilities employ a significant share of the local workforce.

Public-sector jobs round out much of the remaining employment base, with the county school district, local government, and a small critical-access hospital in Lake Butler providing additional positions.

With a small population and limited commercial development, Union County's tax base and job market remain modest in scale, though the county maintains one of the lowest costs of living in the state alongside its rural character.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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