Established 1995 • Tallahassee, Florida
Trusted legal guidance for victims of discrimination and police misconduct,
injured parties, and those facing civil rights violations —
serving North Florida and South Georgia since 1995.
How We Can Help
A Fierce Advocate For Employees Who Have Been Wronged In And Around Tallahassee
Florida workers are protected under Title VII, the ADA, and the FMLA against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
At Marie A. Mattox, P.A., our Tallahassee employment law attorneys fight for workers’ rights across Florida and Georgia.
Dedicated Police Misconduct Lawyers In Florida And Georgia
Citizens are protected under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments against police misconduct, excessive force, false arrest, and civil rights violations by government authorities.
At Marie A. Mattox, P.A., our Tallahassee civil rights attorneys have litigated police misconduct and civil rights cases in Florida and Georgia courts for more than 20 years.
A Fierce Advocate For Injury Victims In And Around Tallahassee
Serious injuries from car accidents, truck collisions, and negligence leave victims facing medical bills, lost wages, and an uncertain future.
At Marie A. Mattox, P.A., our Tallahassee personal injury attorneys hold negligent parties accountable and pursue full compensation in Florida and Georgia.
About the Firm
“Your fight is our fight.”
The team at Marie A. Mattox, P.A. brings decades of experience in employment law, civil rights, personal injury, business law, criminal defense, and family law. We have devoted our careers to representing individuals wronged in the workplace, through civil rights violations, and through negligence — fighting for compensation in Florida and Georgia courts.
Many legal matters can be resolved through negotiation; others require litigation in state or federal court. Our Tallahassee attorneys take time to understand your situation, build a tailored strategy, and guide you through agency hearings or courtroom trials. Attorney Marie Mattox helps clients recover both monetary and punitive damages in civil litigation.
Our mission is to correct wrongdoing and secure justice for those who have suffered loss. We are prepared to guide you through Florida and Georgia state and federal courts.
Legal Counsel
Founding Attorney
Attorney Marie Mattox has practiced in the area of employment law and civil rights for more than 20 years. She and her accomplished associates have a solid record of results and a reputation for passionate defense of constitutional rights.
Ms. Mattox has litigated cases in state, federal and appellate courts of Florida, and attorneys of our firm are also licensed in Georgia. In addition to winning justice and compensation for our clients, many of our landmark employment discrimination and employer retaliation cases have led to protections for all workers and citizens.
Marie Mattox is a Florida native who has lived in Tallahassee most of her life and practiced law in Northern Florida since 1987. After working as an associate and partner at other Tallahassee law firms, she established her own firm, Marie A. Mattox, P.A., in 1995. She has received the Thurgood Marshall Award from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Attorney
Jim Garrity has more than 40 years’ experience suing employers in Florida and Georgia. He is an aggressive trial lawyer with one mission: justice and compensation for his clients, whom he treats like family. As he says, “No employer is too big or too small to pay the price” for violating his client’s rights.
Attorney
Erika Goodman earned her undergraduate degree from Florida State University and her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. With the firm for over seventeen years, she focuses on employment law in both state and federal courts and serves as the firm’s expert on arbitration proceedings. She is a member of the Florida Bar, the Labor and Employment Section, and NELA, Florida Chapter.
Attorney
Katherine Lanier Viker is a graduate of FSU College of Law and has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2001. She joined the firm in 2016, bringing seventeen years of experience in employment litigation, family law, wrongful death, civil rights, and entertainment law. She is also a dedicated advocate for medical marijuana rights in the workplace.
Attorney
Thomas L. Dickens III is a specialist in employment law with jury and bench trial experience. A combat veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as an Army Judge Advocate, he concentrates his practice on USERRA cases and employment discrimination involving veterans. He holds a B.A. from Hampden-Sydney College and a J.D. from Florida State University.
Attorney
Farnita Saunders Hill is an employment law, civil rights, and personal injury attorney dedicated to advocating for workers, individuals, and families. She customizes her approach to each unique situation, defending clients inside and outside the courtroom. She is a member of the Florida Bar, admitted to all three federal districts of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit.
Attorney
Sassan Achtchi has been litigating employment and civil rights cases for 16 years. A native of Tallahassee, his legal experience also includes criminal defense with the Public Defender for the Second Judicial Circuit and serving as general counsel for a private asset-recovery firm.
Begin Your Case
While this website provides general information, it does not constitute legal advice. The best way to get guidance on your specific legal issue is to contact a lawyer. To schedule a meeting with an attorney, please call the firm at 850-383-4800 or complete the intake form below.