Professional Investigative
Services in Tampa

Yes. Licensed private investigators may testify in Florida courts, but the weight and credibility of that testimony varies enormously. At Top Gun, Mark Aubin provides expert testimony as both a licensed investigator and a practicing attorney — giving clients the most legally credible testimony available in the field.

A standard PI collects facts. A PI who is also an active attorney applies legal protocols to every step of evidence collection, understands current case law, and can ensure that what is gathered is actually usable in court. Mark is the only full-time PI in Florida who holds an active law license — and he applies it to every case Top Gun handles.

In Florida and across the country, life insurance payouts and estate distributions can hinge entirely on whether a death is classified as a homicide, accident, or suicide. An independent forensic death review by a Board Certified professional can identify errors in police or autopsy reports that change the official classification — and that change can mean the difference between a denied claim and a full payout for a surviving family.

Most infidelity and domestic surveillance cases yield usable evidence within one to two four weeks. More complex corporate or criminal cases may require a longer timeline depending on the subject’s schedule and behavior patterns. Top Gun works efficiently, and we keep clients updated as the case progresses to ensure surveillance hours are used strategically.

Absolutely. All consultations with Top Gun Investigations are completely confidential as mandated under Ch 493.6119 FS. We handle sensitive personal and business matters every day and understand that discretion is not optional — it is the foundation of what we do. No information about your inquiry, your case, or your identity will ever be shared without your explicit authorization.

Yes. All Top Gun investigators are fully licensed by the State of Florida under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes — among the most stringent investigative licensing requirements in the country. Before hiring any PI, you should always ask to see their individual and agency licenses and verify them with the Florida Department of Licensing. We encourage all prospective clients to do exactly that.

Yes. Top Gun Investigations is currently licensed to conduct investigations in several states, and can provide some services nationwide. We regularly handle multi-jurisdictional cases and can coordinate coverage nationwide when a case requires it.

Do not attempt to clear, reset, or modify the device — doing so may destroy forensic evidence. Contact Top Gun Investigations immediately for a confidential consultation. Our cyber specialists will perform a forensic examination to determine whether an intrusion occurred, identify the source, and preserve the evidence chain of custody required for legal action.

This is more common than most business owners realize. The first step is to request a TSCM (Technical Surveillance Counter Measures) sweep of your premises. Unlike an IT inspection, TSCM detects physical covert devices that no software scan would ever find. Contact Top Gun for a confidential case analysis — we will assess your vulnerability and recommend the appropriate level of investigation.

Extensively. Top Gun has successfully provided a variety of services for attorneys and law forms across the country. is a trusted investigative partner for law firms across Florida and the nation. We provide witness location and interviews, background investigations, evidence gathering, accident reconstruction, and expert testimony. The fact that our lead investigator is also a practicing attorney makes our work product uniquely useful in litigation contexts.