Emerald Coast
Destin, FL
Destin and the Emerald Coast combine a Gulf-coast tourism and resort-real-estate economy with the defense presence around Eglin Air Force Base in Okaloosa County. Property and development disputes, hospitality fraud, and contract matters here benefit from experienced investigative support — anchored by a Managing Director with more than forty years of federal investigative leadership.
Services
Practices available in Destin
International Due Diligence
Verifying American companies, executives, and partners — for the principals doing it from abroad.
ExploreCorporate Intelligence
Strategic intelligence built for executive and investor decisions.
ExploreInvestigative Services
Corporate and white-collar investigations, led by senior investigators with federal and forensic backgrounds, including an ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner.
ExploreLitigation Support & Economic Damages
Economic-damages and financial-loss analysis, forensic accounting, and expert testimony for trial-bound matters.
ExploreSecurity Services
Enterprise security risk management — assessment, advisory, and execution.
ExploreInvestigative Due Diligence
Due diligence investigation services for acquisitions, investments and senior appointments, partner-led and confidential.
ExploreReceivership
Investigative capability for federal receiverships and Michigan and Florida state-court receiverships.
ExploreCoverage
Senior coverage in Destin
Dennis M. McGunagle — Managing Director. Partner-led, with senior oversight.
Engagements are supported nationwide through our senior leadership and 200+ vetted specialist subcontractors. Michigan Private Investigator License #3701207862; work in other states runs through vetted, appropriately licensed specialists.
Also serving: Fort Walton Beach · Niceville · Panama City Beach · Pensacola · Crestview
Frequently asked
Does Fortaris cover the Florida Panhandle and Emerald Coast?
Yes. We serve Destin and the surrounding Okaloosa County region through our senior leadership and specialist network, supporting real-estate and development, hospitality, and contract matters with investigations, fraud examination, and litigation support, drawing on appropriately licensed specialists as a matter requires.
Work with Fortaris in Destin.
Engagements begin with a confidential conversation with a senior member of our team.