Since 1995 · Serving Volusia County, Florida

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

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

Volusia County was created on December 29, 1854, from part of Orange County and named after the nearby community of Volusia, a steamboat-era trading post on the St. Johns River, though the origin of the name itself remains uncertain.

The area had long been home to Timucua and later Mayaca peoples before European and American settlement. Enterprise served as the original county seat until the seat moved to DeLand in 1887 as population centers shifted eastward toward the coast.

Railroad expansion and coastal tourism transformed the county through the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with Daytona Beach emerging as a nationally known destination for beach recreation and early automobile racing.

Volusia County's Economy Today

Tourism remains a cornerstone of Volusia County's economy, driven by miles of Atlantic beaches, the hospitality and restaurant industry, and motorsports attractions centered on Daytona International Speedway.

Aviation and aerospace form another significant sector, anchored by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach and supported by the county's proximity to Florida's Space Coast.

The broader economy also includes advanced manufacturing, logistics and distribution, insurance, and marine industry employers, reflecting a deliberate effort by county leaders to diversify beyond tourism into higher-wage sectors.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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