A legal team may reach a point where the case file does not answer an important factual question. A witness may need to be located before a deposition. An accident scene may need to be documented before conditions change. A statement may need to be obtained, public records researched, or additional evidence developed before filing, settlement, or trial.
Mayn Investigations FL provides litigation support services throughout Florida for attorneys, law firms, paralegals, litigation teams, insurance defense counsel, claims professionals, general counsel, and corporate legal departments. Investigative assignments can support pre-suit investigation, active litigation, discovery, settlement preparation, pre-trial work, and trial or hearing preparation.
Services may include witness locates, witness interviews, recorded statements, scene investigations, photography and measurements, public-record research, background investigations, surveillance, evidence documentation, process-service coordination, and attorney investigative services.
The investigator’s role is to develop and document factual information so counsel can evaluate the findings as part of the broader legal strategy.
Mayn Investigations FL states that it is licensed, bonded, and insured in Florida under Agency License #A3400126. The company identifies its investigators as Florida-licensed professionals who undergo background checks and proprietary training, with field investigators having military or law-enforcement backgrounds. President and Lead Investigator Alexander Maynfeld has more than 10 years of investigative experience across surveillance, SIU, workers’ compensation, insurance fraud, auto accidents, corporate and financial fraud, and other investigative matters.
Litigation Support for Attorneys and Legal Teams
Investigative work can provide field and research support that is difficult to perform from an office.
An attorney may need to locate a former employee, identify an eyewitness, document an accident scene, verify information about a party, conduct follow-up interviews, or develop factual leads before a case reaches the courtroom.
Mayn Investigations FL can provide investigative support across the case lifecycle, including:
- Pre-suit investigation
- Witness development
- Witness locates
- Witness interviews and statements
- Scene investigations
- Evidence gathering and documentation
- Public-record research
- Background investigations
- Surveillance
- Insurance SIU support
- Pre-trial investigation
- Trial and hearing support
- Investigator affidavits or testimony when appropriate
The scope of each assignment is based on the investigative question, available case information, relevant people and locations, timing, and what counsel needs to establish.
Litigation Support Services
Witness Locates
A witness who was available shortly after an incident may be difficult to find months or years later. Former employees change jobs. Neighbors relocate. Contact information becomes outdated.
Witness locate services may involve lawful research using available databases, public records, address history, business information, and other investigative resources.
The objective is to develop relevant contact information and provide the findings to counsel or the authorized client. A successful locate cannot be guaranteed, particularly when an individual has limited public information or has changed their circumstances.
Witness Interviews & Statements
Witnesses may possess information that never appears in the initial case file.
Investigators can assist with identifying potential witnesses, making appropriate contact, conducting interviews, documenting statements, and developing additional investigative leads.
Assignments may involve:
- Eyewitness interviews
- Former employee interviews
- Neighbor or bystander interviews
- Recorded statements when appropriate
- Timeline development
- Identification of additional witnesses
- Follow-up investigative leads
The investigator documents the information provided by the witness rather than making legal conclusions about its significance. Counsel can then evaluate the statement within the context of the case.
Recorded / Sworn Statements & Affidavits
Some matters require more formal documentation of information obtained during an investigation.
When appropriate, investigators may assist with obtaining recorded statements or preparing investigative documentation for attorney review. Affidavits may also be prepared when appropriate and based on the investigator’s actual involvement and observations.
The format, consent requirements, execution procedures, and intended use should be established before the assignment begins. Investigative personnel do not guarantee that a particular statement or affidavit will satisfy the evidentiary requirements of a proceeding.
Scene Investigations
A scene can provide information that is not apparent from an accident report, photographs, or written descriptions.
Investigators can conduct systematic scene canvasses at locations such as:
- Accident scenes
- Premises
- Workplaces
- Residential properties
- Commercial locations
- Neighborhoods
- Other locations relevant to a legal matter
A scene investigation may identify potential witnesses, nearby businesses, security cameras, access points, physical conditions, lighting, visibility, and other sources of information.
Documenting the location promptly can be important when construction, repairs, weather, landscaping, business operations, or other changes could alter the conditions that existed when an incident occurred.
Scene Photography & Documentation
Independent photographs can provide counsel with a documented record of physical conditions relevant to a case.
Depending on the assignment, investigators may photograph:
- Accident locations
- Property conditions
- Entrances and exits
- Access points
- Vehicles
- Surrounding areas
- Lighting and visibility conditions
- Relevant physical features
- Other case-specific details
Photographs can be accompanied by investigator notes, location information, dates, times, and other documentation that helps place the images in context.
Measurements & Evidence Documentation
Some investigations require more than photographs. Counsel may need measurements or other physical documentation to better understand a scene or evaluate an issue.
Investigative documentation may include relevant distances, dimensions, locations, physical conditions, and observations identified during the assignment.
The investigator organizes the information for attorney review and case evaluation. Whether particular measurements, photographs, or other materials are admissible is determined under the applicable rules and circumstances of the matter.
Public Records Investigations
Public records can provide useful leads during litigation, pre-suit investigation, and background research.
Depending on the matter, investigators may research legally available information involving:
- Property records
- Business entities
- Corporate filings
- Court records
- Public filings
- Professional information
- Address history
- Business affiliations
- Other relevant public records
Public-record research can help verify information, identify relationships, develop leads, or provide additional context concerning a person or entity.
Skip Tracing & Difficult-to-Locate Parties
Some litigation matters involve individuals who are no longer at the address listed in the case file or who have become difficult to locate.
Investigative research may be used to develop current or historical information concerning:
- Witnesses
- Defendants
- Former employees
- Parties
- Other individuals relevant to the matter
Skip tracing and difficult-to-locate party investigations should be conducted using lawful investigative resources. Results depend on the information available and the individual’s circumstances.
Process Service & Investigative Service Support
Attorneys may require investigative assistance alongside process-service needs.
Where appropriate, Mayn Investigations FL can assist with coordinating process-service requirements through an appropriate provider. The specific responsibility, provider, location, and scope should be confirmed when the assignment is opened.
Investigative research may also help develop information concerning a difficult-to-locate individual before process-service efforts are initiated.
Trial & Hearing Investigative Support
Investigative needs do not necessarily end once discovery is complete.
As a hearing or trial approaches, counsel may require:
- Witness verification
- Follow-up interviews
- Additional scene documentation
- Background research
- Surveillance
- Timeline development
- Documentation review
- Investigative follow-up
- Investigator preparation concerning work personally performed
The purpose is to provide counsel with additional factual information as the matter moves toward a proceeding.
Attorney Investigative Services
Attorneys may need an investigator who can handle a specific field assignment without requiring the legal team to manage every investigative detail.
Attorney investigative services may include witness development, scene canvassing, public-record research, background investigations, surveillance, evidence documentation, difficult-to-locate party research, and other case-specific assignments.
The investigator works from the objective provided by counsel and reports factual findings for attorney review.
Investigative Support Across the Case Lifecycle
Different stages of litigation create different investigative needs.
| Case Stage | Potential Investigative Support |
| Pre-Suit | Witness locates, scene canvassing, public-record research, background research, preliminary evidence gathering |
| Case Development | Witness interviews, recorded statements, surveillance, research, evidence development |
| Discovery / Pre-Trial | Witness verification, follow-up interviews, scene documentation, additional research, surveillance |
| Trial / Hearing Preparation | Documentation review, investigator briefing, affidavits when appropriate, testimony preparation based on actual investigative work |
Not every case requires every service. The investigation should follow the factual questions counsel needs answered.
What Attorneys and Litigation Teams May Receive
The deliverables depend on the assignment and investigative objective.
A litigation support investigation may produce:
- Investigative reports
- Witness statements
- Interview summaries
- Witness contact information
- Photographs
- Video
- Scene documentation
- Measurements
- Public-record findings
- Background research
- Publicly available social-media findings
- Activity logs
- Chronological timelines
- Investigator notes
- Affidavits when appropriate
- Investigator testimony when appropriate
The value of organized reporting is straightforward. Counsel should be able to understand what was investigated, what was observed or obtained, when it occurred, and what supporting documentation exists without having to reconstruct the fieldwork independently.
From Investigative Question to Case Documentation
A useful way to visualize litigation support is:
Legal Question
↓
Case Evaluation
↓
Investigation Strategy
↓
Field Investigation / Research
↓
Evidence Documentation
↓
Investigative Report
↓
Attorney Review
The process changes from case to case. A witness locate may take a different path than a scene investigation, while a pre-suit assignment may require different documentation than trial support.
The objective remains the same: develop relevant factual information and present it in an organized format for counsel’s review.
Before and After Investigative Support
Before the Investigation
A legal team may have:
- An unanswered factual question
- Outdated witness information
- Limited scene documentation
- Conflicting accounts
- Incomplete background information
- A party who is difficult to locate
- Evidence that requires additional development
After the Investigation
Depending on the assignment, counsel may have:
- Updated witness information
- Interview findings
- Recorded statements
- Scene photographs
- Measurements
- Public-record research
- Investigative observations
- Video
- Chronological documentation
- An organized investigative report
The investigation supplements the case file. It does not replace coCase Studies, Investigation Wins & Results
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Our Litigation Support Investigation Process
Step 1: Confidential Case Consultation
Review the legal matter, investigative objective, available information, and immediate concerns.
Step 2: Case Evaluation
Identify the factual questions that require investigation and determine which services may be appropriate.
Step 3: Investigation Strategy
Develop a case-specific plan based on the people, locations, timing, records, and objectives involved.
Step 4: Field Investigation
Conduct the agreed investigative work, which may include interviews, witness locates, scene investigations, surveillance, research, or evidence documentation.
Step 5: Documentation
Organize photographs, video, statements, notes, records, timelines, and other relevant findings.
Step 6: Investigative Reporting
Prepare a clear report for attorney or claims review.
Step 7: Follow-Up Support
Evaluate whether additional investigative work is appropriate based on the findings.
Who We Serve
Attorneys and Law Firms
Investigators provide additional field capacity for attorneys handling litigation. Counsel can focus on legal strategy while investigative personnel handle witness development, scene documentation, research, interviews, and other field assignments.
Insurance Defense Counsel and Claims Professionals
Insurance defense teams may require claimant surveillance, witness interviews, scene investigations, background research, SIU support, and evidence documentation connected to a claim or litigation matter.
General Counsel and Corporate Legal Departments
Corporate legal teams may use investigators for internal investigations, employee matters, business disputes, witness development, background research, surveillance, and evidence gathering.
Paralegals and Litigation Teams
Paralegals and litigation support staff may coordinate investigative assignments involving witness information, public records, scene documentation, statements, research, and follow-up fieldwork.
Government and Public-Sector Legal Teams
Government-related matters may require independent factual development, witness research, field investigation, or documentation. Assignments are evaluated according to the investigative objective and applicable requirements.
Why Attorneys Use Professional Investigators
Attorneys may have extensive information in the case file and still need someone in the field.
A private investigator can provide dedicated investigative capacity for:
- Locating witnesses and difficult-to-find parties
- Conducting interviews
- Documenting scenes
- Gathering photographs and measurements
- Researching public records
- Conducting surveillance
- Developing factual leads
- Organizing investigative documentation
- Supporting trial or hearing preparation
This division of responsibilities allows counsel to concentrate on legal strategy while the investigator focuses on factual development and fieldwork.
Why Mayn Investigations FL
Mayn Investigations FL provides investigative services throughout Florida, including Orlando, Tampa, Deltona, Sanford, Lakeland, Melbourne, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Cocoa Beach, Naples, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding communities.
The company states that its investigators are licensed in Florida and undergo background checks and proprietary training. Mayn also identifies military or law-enforcement backgrounds among its field investigators.
Mayn Investigations FL is licensed, bonded, and insured in Florida under Agency License #A3400126.
For legal teams, these credentials matter because litigation-related investigations can involve confidential case information, witness contact, field observations, evidence documentation, and reporting that must be handled with care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is litigation support?
Litigation support is investigative assistance provided to attorneys and legal teams during the development and preparation of a case. Services may include witness locates, interviews, scene investigations, public-record research, surveillance, background investigations, evidence documentation, and other fieldwork. Investigative support may be useful before a lawsuit is filed, during case development, before trial, or during trial preparation. The investigator develops factual information for attorney review rather than providing legal advice or determining litigation strategy.
What does a private investigator do for an attorney?
A private investigator handles investigative fieldwork and research that supports an attorney’s case strategy. This may include locating witnesses, conducting interviews, documenting an accident scene, photographing property conditions, researching public records, conducting surveillance, developing background information, or gathering other relevant facts. The investigator prepares documentation explaining the work performed and findings obtained. Counsel then determines how the information fits into the legal strategy and broader case record.
When should an attorney hire a private investigator?
An attorney may benefit from investigative support when important facts cannot be developed effectively through the existing case file. This can happen before filing, during discovery, while preparing for settlement, or as trial approaches. Early investigation may involve witness locates, scene documentation, public-record research, and interviews. Later work may involve follow-up investigation, surveillance, witness verification, or trial preparation. Identifying investigative needs early can provide counsel with more time to evaluate the resulting information.
Can a private investigator locate witnesses?
Yes. Investigators can conduct lawful research intended to identify current or relevant contact information for witnesses and other individuals. Research may involve public records, databases, address history, business information, and other available sources. Results depend on the information available and the individual’s circumstances. A professional investigator should not guarantee that every witness can be located. If useful information is developed, it can be documented and provided to counsel for appropriate follow-up.
Can an investigator interview witnesses?
Yes. Investigators can identify and contact potential witnesses and conduct interviews when appropriate. An assignment may involve documenting a witness’s account, clarifying a timeline, obtaining a recorded statement when appropriate, or identifying additional leads. Witness cooperation cannot be guaranteed. Investigators should accurately represent the purpose of the contact and document the information provided. The resulting interview material can then be organized for attorney review.
Can a private investigator conduct a scene investigation?
Yes. Scene investigations may involve accident locations, premises, workplaces, commercial properties, neighborhoods, or other relevant locations. Investigators may document physical conditions, access points, lighting, visibility, measurements, surrounding businesses, potential witnesses, and potential surveillance-camera sources. Scene documentation can be particularly useful when physical conditions may change after an incident. The investigator documents observations for review and does not independently determine legal liability.
Can investigators conduct social-media investigations?
Investigators can research publicly available social-media information when it is relevant to a lawful investigation. Research may identify public photographs, videos, business affiliations, employment information, public statements, or other displayed activity. Investigators should not access private accounts, passwords, private messages, or restricted information without proper authorization. Public-source findings should be documented carefully so counsel can evaluate the source, relevance, and circumstances in which the information was obtained.
Can investigative findings be used in court?
Investigative findings may become relevant to a legal proceeding, but admissibility depends on the facts, how the information was obtained, applicable evidentiary rules, and the circumstances of the proceeding. Investigators can document observations, interviews, photographs, video, and investigative methods for attorney review. When appropriate, an investigator may provide an affidavit or testimony concerning work personally performed. No particular evidence or litigation outcome is guaranteed.
How much does litigation support cost?
There is no single price for litigation support. The scope can vary based on the type of investigation, number of witnesses, locations, travel, research requirements, surveillance hours, urgency, and documentation involved. A witness locate may require significantly less fieldwork than a multi-day investigation involving interviews, scene documentation, and surveillance. The appropriate scope and estimated cost can be discussed during the initial case consultation.
Does Mayn Investigations FL provide litigation support throughout Florida?
Yes. Mayn Investigations FL states that it provides investigative services throughout Florida, including Orlando, Tampa, Deltona, Sanford, Lakeland, Melbourne, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Cocoa Beach, Naples, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding communities. Availability for a specific assignment depends on the location, timing, investigative objective, and scope of work required.
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A legal team does not always need more documents. Sometimes it needs someone in the field to locate a witness, document a scene, obtain a statement, research a person or entity, or develop facts that are not available through the existing case file.
Mayn Investigations FL provides litigation support services throughout Florida for attorneys, law firms, litigation teams, insurance defense counsel, claims professionals, and corporate legal departments.
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Mayn Investigations FL is licensed, bonded, and insured in Florida under Agency License #A3400126.