JILLIAN MCGOUGH
Jillian joined the firm in May 2016 as a law clerk and has been with the firm for four years, gaining extensive experience in her current field of practice while in law school.
She obtained her Bachelor’s degrees from East Carolina University in Finance and Applied Economics.
Jillian earned her Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2017, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a concentration in Health law. She served as a Torts teaching and research assistant. She served as chairperson on the Moot Court Society general board and competed in the National Health Law Moot Court competition. She was also an active member of the Nova Trial Association and student member of Broward County Trial Lawyers Association.
Before joining the firm, Jillian interned at the 15th Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program, where she gained experienced advocating for abandoned, abused and neglected children and is currently a registered Guardian Ad Litem volunteer in Miami-Dade.
Jillian focuses her practice on personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home negligence — including nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and hospice providers. She has represented Plaintiffs involving automobile accidents, premises liability, trucking accidents, negligent security, negligent supervision, and wrongful death. She is Involved in all phases of pre-litigation and litigation, handling cases from inception to close.
Jillian is currently a member of the Broward County Bar Association, Health Law Section of the Florida Bar, and Administrative Law section of the Florida Bar.
