When a water-related tragedy occurs, your family deserves personal attention and real advocacy. At Mowrey Law Firm, you work directly with the attorney and paralegal handling your case, who listen, explain your options, and fight for justice so you are never left to face this alone.
Your case begins with a conversation. Our experienced drowning accident attorneys take time to understand what happened, review the facts, and explain your rights under Florida law.
Once you move forward, our firm handles every detail including investigations, evidence gathering, insurance communications, and expert coordination, so you can focus on your family.
While you focus on healing, your lawyer for drowning accidents fights for accountability, fair compensation, and justice for your loved one.
Negligent maintenance or lack of barriers can turn a backyard pool into a hazard.
Holding property owners accountable for unsafe pool conditions or poor supervision.
When lifeguards or operators fail to act responsibly, our attorneys pursue justice for families.
Broken fences, missing safety signage, or inadequate maintenance can all indicate negligence.
Our attorneys understand maritime and premises liability laws for all water-related accidents.
When lapses in supervision lead to tragedy, our compassionate child drowning lawyers fight for justice and safety reform.
From investigation to negotiation and trial, our team handles every legal detail with precision and care.
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In Florida, spouses, parents, or legal representatives can file on behalf of the victim. We guide families through every step of the process.
Yes. Our attorneys investigate property ownership, pool safety compliance, and potential negligence.
We help determine whether inadequate supervision or negligence caused the tragedy.
You may file a personal injury claim for medical care, therapy, and long-term damages.
Florida law generally allows two years for wrongful death and sometimes longer for drowning personal injury claims. The sooner we get involved, the more options we have to help.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win.
Yes. A St. Augustine drowning accident lawyer understands local courts, investigators, expert witnesses, and safety regulations better than anyone.
We identify all liable parties, from property owners and management companies to maintenance contractors.
During one of life’s most difficult moments, our attorneys stand beside your family with compassion and resolve.
Based in St. Augustine, we proudly represent drowning accident clients across Florida. Our deep roots in Northeast Florida give us unique insight into the region, from understanding local pool and water safety regulations to knowing how area courts handle negligence and wrongful death claims.
We work closely with investigators, lifeguards, safety experts, and medical professionals to build strong, evidence-based cases. Whether your case involves a private pool, resort, or public waterway in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Palm Coast, or beyond, you benefit from our local relationships and statewide experience.
Jeremiah Mulligan is a seasoned attorney and North Florida native with over two decades of legal experience. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Flagler College in St. Augustine in 1998 and subsequently graduated with honors from the University of Miami School of Law. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005, Jeremiah began his legal career at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, where he discovered his passion for trial advocacy.
Upon returning to St. Augustine, Jeremiah transitioned into private practice, concentrating on Civil Litigation and Property Rights. His extensive litigation experience includes real estate disputes, construction defect claims, first-party insurance matters (both plaintiff and defense), failure to disclose cases, and business litigation. In addition to his legal practice, Jeremiah served for over three years as an adjunct professor in Flagler College’s Pre-Law Program, mentoring aspiring legal professionals.
Before joining Mowrey Law Firm, Jeremiah held the position of in-house counsel and Director of Business Operations for an international automation company with offices in the United States and Japan. Since re-entering private practice, he has become a key member of Mowrey Law Firm, leading the firm’s Litigation division. He is known for his dedication to client advocacy and his commitment to seeing cases through trial.
Jeremiah resides near the beach in St. Augustine with his family. A strong advocate for community involvement, he has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Ancient City Soccer Club and the St. Augustine Society. Outside of his legal work, he enjoys coaching youth football and soccer and traveling to support his children in their competitive sports endeavors.
