Since 1995 · Serving Walton County, Florida

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

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

Walton County was organized in 1824, making it one of Florida's earliest territorial counties, and was named for George Walton Jr., who served as secretary of the Florida Territory in the 1820s.

Before American organization, the region had been part of British West Florida from 1763 to 1783, and some of its earliest American-era settlement centered on the Euchee Valley along the Choctawhatchee River. The county is also home to Britton Hill, the highest natural point in Florida.

Through the nineteenth and much of the twentieth century, the local economy rested on timber, naval stores such as turpentine and resin, and farming, before the county's Gulf-front communities began shifting toward tourism.

Walton County's Economy Today

Walton County's modern economy is dominated by tourism along its southern beach communities; in recent years the county has hosted several million visitors annually, generating billions of dollars in spending and supporting tens of thousands of jobs.

Visitor spending accounts for the large majority of overall economic activity in the county and provides a substantial net benefit to local government revenue, reducing the tax burden on year-round residents.

Away from the coast, the northern part of the county retains a more traditional economic base rooted in timber, agriculture, and general commerce, even as residential and commercial development continues to expand throughout the county.

Founded

1995

Experience

30+ Years

Jurisdictions

FL & GA

Consultation

Free

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

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