When Negligent Security Leads to Harm, We Hold Businesses Responsible for Your Safety

No one should be harmed because a property owner failed to provide basic security, yet preventable assaults and attacks happen every year at unsafe properties. At Mowrey Law Firm, you work directly with an attorney who investigates these failures, protects your rights, and fights for the compensation you deserve.

How It Works
Free Consultation

We take time to hear your story and review the facts of your negligent security case. We’ll explain your rights and determine if the property owner failed to provide reasonable protection.

We Take Action

Our negligent security attorneys handle everything, gathering surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, consulting experts, and negotiating with insurers on your behalf.

You Recover — We Fight

While you focus on healing, we pursue maximum negligent security compensation so you can rebuild your life with confidence.

Negligent Security Cases
Apartments & Hotels

Apartment or hotel assaults due to a lack of locks or lighting

Parking Lots

Parking lot robberies or attacks with no security patrols

Bars & Nightclubs

Bar or nightclub fights caused by inadequate staff or bouncers

Campus & Student Housing

Campus, dorm, or student housing attacks

Access Control Systems

Injuries from broken gates, cameras, or entry systems

Convenience & Gas Stations

Convenience store or gas station violence

Ignored Criminal Activity

Failure to respond to repeated criminal activity

Think you have a negligent security claim?

What Every Negligent Security Case Needs
1
Proof of Injury or Harm
Your medical records and trauma evidence establish the impact.
2
Negligence by the Property Owner
Showing they failed to provide reasonable protection.
3
Foreseeability
Proving similar crimes or warnings were ignored.
4
Connection Between the Negligence and Your Injury
Demonstrating that the lack of security directly led to the attack.
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What You May Recover

Medical bills (past & future)

Lost wages / diminished earning capacity

Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
Counseling or therapy expenses
Property loss or damage
Punitive damages for extreme property owner negligence
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From investigation to negotiation and trial, our team handles every legal detail with precision and care.

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Negligent Security Incidents Occur

FAQ

What qualifies as negligent security?

Any situation where a property owner fails to provide adequate lighting, locks, cameras, or personnel to deter foreseeable harm.

We’ll review whether the property owner’s negligence directly contributed to your injuries.

Most Florida negligent security claims must be filed within two years of the incident.

Nothing upfront, we only get paid if we win.

Depending on the case, liable parties can include property owners, management companies, or private security firms.

Most cases settle out of court, but our negligent security attorneys are ready to try your case to ensure the best possible outcome.

Meet Our Attorneys

During one of life’s most difficult moments, our negligent security attorneys stand beside your family with compassion and resolve.

It costs nothing to start. No upfront fees; we work on contingency.

The Support You Need After Any Accident

Based in St. Augustine, Mowrey Law serves clients throughout Northeast Florida, including Jacksonville, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach, Gainesville, and Orlando. Our deep understanding of Florida’s negligent security laws and local courts helps us achieve better outcomes for our clients.

When you’ve been the victim of assault on unsafe property, our team stands ready to protect your rights and restore your peace of mind.

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Daniel A Mowrey, Esq.
With over 25 years of legal experience, Dan started Mowrey Law to carry out his practice and passion for helping others. His dedication to helping others achieve and obtain justice is the inspiration for the firm’s focus on personal injury, criminal defense and civil litigation.

 

The firm’s approach is straightforward, consistent and down-to-earth. Whether visiting the location of an incident or being readily available to his clients, Mr. Mowrey is committed to covering all aspects of your matter to ensure every detail of your case is handled. Through hard work and a strong work ethic, Dan and his team are devoted to fight and get the results his clients rightfully deserve. Active in the St. Augustine business and philanthropic arenas, Dan is committed to giving back to the community that he and his family have called home for over twenty years.

 

Prior to starting Mowrey Law Firm, Mr. Mowrey attended Florida State University on a full scholarship to play football for the Seminoles. After graduation from FSU, Dan worked for two years at a national trucking company before attending and completing law school. His legal career began in 2000 when the Office of the State Attorney in the Seventh Circuit hired Dan as a prosecutor. After four years at the State Attorney’s Office, private practice called concentrating on guiding and advising individuals and small business through complex legal matters. In 2008 Dan became a founding partner in Mowrey, Shoemaker Beardsley, (“MSB”), a firm regarded by many in the area as one of St. Johns County’s most prestigious law firms. While at MSB, Mr. Mowrey primarily focused his practice on personal injury, criminal defense and complex civil matters. Combining his early years with the State Attorney’s Office with his many years of private practice, Dan has gleaned substantial trial experience, having tried over 50 jury and over 150 non-jury trials.
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Rebecca Emert, Esq.
Rebecca is a seasoned trial lawyer equipped with the knowledge and skills required to successfully advocate for her clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. Whether it’s criminal defense, personal injury, or civil litigation, her legal background has given her the ability to handle complex cases and to help her clients navigate the judicial system.

Rebecca served as an Assistant State Attorney for over 10 years. As a prosecutor, she was assigned to the Career Criminal and Sex Crimes Unit where she handled many violent and sexually motivated offenses. Rebecca tried over 50 jury trials during that time, and was professionally recognized for her successful trial work by being awarded the Trial Top Gun Award by the State Attorney’s Office of the 7th Judicial Circuit.

Prior to starting her legal career, Rebecca obtained her undergraduate degree with honors from University of Florida in 2008. She earned her Juris Doctorate with honors from Florida State College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011. Rebecca is deeply rooted in St. Augustine and takes pride in serving the community that she was raised in and that her family has called home for over 5 generations.

Rebecca draws from her extensive experience to relentlessly pursue justice for all of her clients. Her straightforward and down-to-earth approach makes clients feel confident in choosing Mowrey Law Firm to help them through difficult times. Call our office today for a free consultation and to learn how we can provide the aggressive advocacy your case needs.
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Jeremiah Mulligan, Esq.

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.

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