McKinnon Investigative Group handles corporate fraud, international due diligence, domestic investigations and insurance defense cases across Miami and Miami-Dade County.
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Led by François McKinnon, a veteran investigator with over 30 years of South Florida field experience, our team provides the strategic insight required for high-stakes legal and corporate investigations.
McKinnon Investigative Group Inc has built its Miami practice around the city’s defining investigative profile; international corporate fraud, cross-border asset discovery for the 11th Judicial Circuit’s high-volume divorce docket, and due diligence on business partners operating across Latin American markets.
From Brickell’s financial corridor to the luxury waterfront communities of Coconut Grove, our investigators bring 30 years of Miami-Dade field experience to every case.
No other city in the United States handles more PI cases with an international dimension than Miami. The city processes one-third of all US exports to Latin America, hosts 1,200 multinational corporations that have established their Latin American headquarters here, and has the highest percentage of foreign-born residents of any major US city.
These facts define the investigative work we do here: cross-border asset discovery, due diligence on foreign business partners, locating individuals who have left Florida for Central or South America, and documenting financial conduct in cases where assets are distributed across multiple jurisdictions.
If your investigation has an international dimension, and in Miami, most complex ones do, McKinnon Investigative Group has the regional network and cross-border experience to pursue it effectively.
Conducting investigations in Miami requires an intimate understanding of the city’s diverse terrain, from the high-traffic corridors of Downtown Miami to the gated residential communities of Pinecrest. At McKinnon Investigative Group Inc, we provide seamless, low-profile coverage across the entire Miami-Dade metro area, ensuring our field agents are always positioned for rapid response and optimal surveillance positioning.
We provide a full range of investigative services for clients in Miami and surrounding areas, from sensitive domestic cases to complex corporate investigations.
We proudly assist clients in Miami, Coral Gables, Kendall, Miami Beach, and throughout Miami-Dade County.
Serving high-profile clients and family cases throughout Miami and Miami Beach.
Detailed reporting on living conditions, parental conduct, and potential risks.
Trusted by Miami businesses from Brickell to Doral to uncover fraud, misconduct, and internal risks.
Analysis of digital activity and patterns to support legal or personal matters.
Screen potential employees, partners, or personal connections thoroughly.
Identify risks before mergers, investments, or major financial commitments.
Get clarity in sensitive family matters like abuse, dishonesty, or hidden finances.
Uncover the truth behind suspicious claims with thorough surveillance.
McKinnon Investigative Group Inc is here to provide discreet, professional support backed by over 30 years of trusted experience. We offer a no-obligation, confidential consultation to discuss the specifics of your case, outline a strategic investigative plan, and explain the legal pathways to securing the evidence you require.
Most clients reach out to McKinnon Investigative Group Inc. when their intuition suggests a discrepancy, but they lack the objective evidence required to take legal or personal action. In a high-speed, international hub like Miami, these red flags often manifest in specific ways. If you are experiencing any of the following, a confidential consultation is the necessary next step to protect your interests.
Miami’s role as the primary US gateway for Latin American commerce means many of our due diligence cases involve business partners or investors with operations across Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, or Mexico. Verifying business registration, litigation history, and asset ownership across jurisdictions before signing agreements is a case type we handle more than any other PI firm in South Florida. Our investigators coordinate cross-border due diligence through our regional network.
Miami’s concentration of high-net-worth residents with complex international financial structures makes divorce proceedings in the 11th Judicial Circuit among the most asset-intensive in Florida. Hidden real estate in Latin America, undisclosed business interests, and offshore accounts are documented patterns we encounter regularly. We work with Miami family law attorneys to locate and document assets before they can be moved or concealed.
Miami’s Brickell financial corridor, Doral corporate park, and international trade networks generate a consistent stream of internal fraud cases; embezzlement, workers’ compensation abuse, and trade secret theft involving employees with ties to competing operations in Latin America. These cases require immediate, discreet investigation before the subject has any indication they are under scrutiny.
We begin with a deep-dive consultation to define your objectives, identify legal constraints, and establish a specialized investigative scope tailored to the Miami-Dade landscape.
Our team designs a lawful, efficient operational plan. We ensure all tactics, from mobile surveillance to digital intelligence, align with Florida Statute §493 to protect the integrity of your case.
Utilizing high-resolution optics and advanced fieldcraft, our investigators execute the plan with maximum discretion.
We convert raw data into clear, actionable deliverables. You receive a professional, chronological report supported by time-stamped media and affidavits ready for legal review or personal clarity.
When necessary, we work directly with your legal counsel to coordinate findings, providing the sworn testimony and evidentiary support needed to move your case forward.
Miami’s role as an international hub — with major financial firms, events, and VIP visitors creates unique security challenges.
Our executive protection services focus on discretion, preparation, and smooth movements.
Feel confident that you are hiring highly experienced professionals for your investigation.
We will show up at the scheduled time and complete the investigation in a prompt and efficient manner.
Our highly experienced investigators will provide you with optimal results.
Years of combined experience in the professional investigative field
Successful investigations completed across a wide range of cases
Countries Where We Have Conducted Investigations
Work with a fully compliant agency operating under state law.
Local Knowledge of Miami-Dade courts, laws, and communities
No two cases are the same. We adapt our approach to your objectives.
With backgrounds in law enforcement, military intelligence, and private sector security, our team brings an elite level of training and insight to complex investigations.
Miami’s mix of high-profile residents, international businesses, and a fast-paced environment creates unique challenges, from family disputes to corporate security needs.
Whether in Downtown Miami, Miami Beach, or Coral Gables, our investigators tailor each case to your goals.
Miami is one of the most dynamic cities in the U.S., a global center for business, law, and culture.
With its mix of high-profile residents, international corporations, and diverse communities, the demand for professional investigative services is higher than ever.
From complex legal disputes to corporate fraud prevention to discreet family matters, having a trusted private investigator in Miami can make the difference between uncertainty and clarity.
Our investigative team maintains a deep operational presence across these primary Miami-Dade institutions. We leverage these facilities to conduct on-site records research, file legal documentation, and coordinate jurisdictional field operations.
The value of an investigation is defined by the integrity of the evidence. At McKinnon Investigative Group Inc., we follow a rigorous set of internal protocols designed to ensure that the facts we uncover are documented with the highest level of professional care.
Before engaging a private investigator in Miami, these are the most common missteps that compromise investigations in this specific market:
In the state of Florida, there is no legal distinction between the two terms; both refer to professionals licensed under Chapter 493 to conduct investigative services. While “private detective” is a more traditional term often used in popular culture, “private investigator” is the official designation used by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). At McKinnon Investigative Group Inc., we fulfill all state requirements to carry this professional title.
Yes, it is entirely legal to hire a private investigator in Miami, provided the agency is fully licensed and insured through the FDACS. Our firm operates strictly under Florida Statute §493, ensuring that all surveillance and data collection are performed within the boundaries of state and federal law. This compliance protects our clients from legal liability while ensuring that any evidence gathered is obtained through lawful means.
Absolutely. Evidence collected by a licensed investigator is highly valuable in Miami-Dade courts, provided it meets the evidentiary standards of the 11th Judicial Circuit. We follow rigorous Chain of Custody protocols and provide time-stamped media, detailed chronological logs, and professional affidavits specifically designed for courtroom admissibility. Our investigators are also prepared to provide expert witness testimony to authenticate our findings during legal proceedings.
The cost of an investigation in Miami varies based on the complexity, duration, and resources required for the case. For example, a high-stakes surveillance operation in Brickell may require different logistics than a background deep-dive in Coral Gables. We provide transparent, no-obligation estimates after your initial confidential consultation, ensuring you understand the projected investment before fieldwork begins.
McKinnon Investigative Group serves Miami and Miami-Dade County with licensed investigators who have 30 years of field experience in the city’s corporate, international, and residential communities. We understand Miami’s unique cross-border dynamics, multilingual business environment, and the 11th Judicial Circuit’s requirements — knowledge that generalist investigators from outside the area simply don’t have. Call (954) 513-7414 for a free and confidential consultation.
Our firm provides comprehensive coverage throughout the entire Miami-Dade metro area. We have deep operational experience in Brickell, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, Doral, Kendall, Miami Beach, South Beach (SoBe), and Sunny Isles Beach. Our local knowledge of traffic patterns and neighborhood dynamics across the county ensures more efficient and effective surveillance.
Yes. Miami’s position as a gateway for Latin American business means many of our cases have an international dimension; asset discovery across borders, due diligence on foreign business partners, and locating individuals who have left Florida for Central or South America. We coordinate cross-border investigations through our regional network and work regularly with Miami-based international attorneys.
Yes. This is one of our most active Miami case types. Corporate fraud involving multi-entity structures across Latin American markets, trade secret theft by employees with ties to competing operations abroad, and due diligence on foreign investment partners are cases we handle with specific expertise in the cross-border documentation and 11th Circuit admissibility requirements these cases demand.
Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, we provide private investigation services across South Florida, the Treasure Coast, and the Florida Keys, including:
