Our Practice Areas
Tailored Support for
Your Legal Strategy
Tailored Support for Your Legal Strategy
Detailed written reports, Time‑stamped photo/video evidence, Chronological activity logs, Court‑ready documentation, Professional testimony when required
Availability: Accepting new attorney partnerships for ongoing or case‑specific investigative support. Flexible engagement options: hourly, project‑based, or retainer.
Estate Attorneys
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Civil Litigation
Estate Attorneys
Estate Attorneys Investigative Services
Finding Hidden Assets, Missing Heirs, and the Truth Behind Estate Disputes.
Heir & Beneficiary Location
- Locate missing heirs
- Find estranged family members
- Identify unknown beneficiaries
- Conduct genealogy and family-history research
- Verify family relationships
Asset Searches
- Identify undisclosed bank accounts
- Locate real estate holdings
- Discover business interests
- Uncover vehicles, watercraft, and aircraft ownership
- Search for investment accounts and other assets
- Investigate potential hidden or transferred assets
Probate & Estate Litigation Support
- Investigate allegations of undue influence
- Gather evidence in will contests
- Interview witnesses regarding testamentary capacity
- Document suspicious behavior surrounding estate changes
- Verify claims made by beneficiaries or heirs
Elder Abuse & Exploitation Investigations
- Investigate financial exploitation of seniors
- Document caregiver misconduct
- Identify suspicious transfers of money or property
- Verify misuse of powers of attorney
- Gather evidence for civil litigation
Trustee & Fiduciary Investigations
- Investigate breaches of fiduciary duty
- Verify trustee representations
- Uncover self-dealing or conflicts of interest
- Document asset mismanagement
Witness Interviews
- Interview family members
- Locate former attorneys, accountants, or advisors
- Obtain statements from caregivers and neighbors
- Verify facts surrounding estate planning decisions
Surveillance
- Verify questionable claims related to competency
- Document activities relevant to estate disputes
- Investigate caregivers or individuals suspected of exerting undue influence
Background Investigations
- Research beneficiaries and heirs
- Verify identities
- Examine litigation histories
- Identify criminal conduct relevant to estate matters
- Discover financial distress that could motivate misconduct
Document & Timeline Reconstruction
- Establish timelines of asset transfers
- Document relationships leading up to estate changes
- Trace contact patterns between vulnerable individuals and suspects
- Correlate records, communications, and witness statements
Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense Investigative Services
Independent, unbiased and adaptable investigative support for Every Defense Strategy
Witness Development
- Locate and interview witnesses
- Skip Tracing -Finding witnesses, complainants, or alternative suspects
- Re-interview prosecution witnesses
- Identify witnesses overlooked by law enforcement
- Obtain affidavits and written statements
Fact Verification
- Verify timelines and alibis
- Confirm locations, distances, and travel times
- Document crime scenes and related locations
- Identify inconsistencies in reports or testimony
Background Investigations
- Investigate witnesses’ credibility
- Research criminal histories where legally permissible
- Identify motives, biases, or conflicts of interest
- Uncover prior false allegations or questionable conduct
Evidence Collection
- Locate surveillance footage
- Recover photographs, videos, and digital evidence
- Identify and preserve physical evidence
- Document conditions that may have changed since the incident
Jury Research
- Publicly available juror background research (where permitted by law and local court rules)
- Social media and public records analysis
- Identification of potential biases
Digital & Social Media Investigations
- Analyze social media activity
- Locate deleted or archived online content
- Establish timelines through digital footprints
- Verify online identities and communications
Missing Person & Location Services
- Locate reluctant or hard-to-find witnesses
- Find former associates, victims, or co-defendants
- Locate experts needed for the defense
Surveillance
- Verify claims made by witnesses
- Investigate fraud-related allegations
- Document activities relevant to the defense strategy
Public Records Research
- Court records
- Property records
- Business records
- Licensing and regulatory records
- Civil litigation history
Trial Preparation
- Prepare witness summaries
- Create timelines and visual exhibits
- Assist attorneys in identifying weaknesses in the prosecution’s case
- Organize investigative findings for trial presentation
Post-Conviction Investigations
- Locate newly discovered evidence
- Identify new witnesses
- Investigate claims of wrongful conviction
- Support appeals and innocence claims
Potential Clients
Michelle Sparrow Criminal Defense Wilmington
James Rutherford, Attorney at Law
McGee Law Firm
Collins Law Firm
The Shotwell Law Group, PLLC
Marcilliat & Mills PLLC
Hayes Mann, Attorney at Law PLLC
Goolsby Law Firm, PLLC
Family Law
Family Law Investigations
Supporting attorneys and clients with actionable evidence in custody,
divorce, support, and family court matters.
Child Custody & Parenting Time
- Parenting behavior surveillance
- Child welfare and endangerment investigations
- Custody order violation documentation
- Residence and living arrangement verification
- Substance abuse concerns impacting children
- Lifestyle and environmental assessments
Divorce & Marital Misconduct
- Infidelity investigations
- Cohabitation investigations
- Alimony modification support
- Witness location and interviews
- Marital misconduct documentation
Hidden Assets & Financial Investigations
- Undisclosed bank account research
- Property and vehicle searches
- Business ownership investigations
- Asset tracing and recovery
- Fraudulent transfer investigations
- Lifestyle and spending analysis
Domestic Violence & Safety Concerns
- Stalking and harassment investigations
- Threat and intimidation documentation
- Protective order evidence collection
- Witness identification and interviews
- Safety-focused background investigations
Background Checks & Due Diligence
- Criminal history research
- Employment verification
- Residency and address history verification
- New partner investigations
- Social media investigations
Missing Persons & Skip Tracing
- Locating parents and family members
- Finding witnesses for hearings
- Child support enforcement investigations
- Employment and contact information discovery
- Address verification and residency confirmation
Digital & Social Media Investigations
- Court-admissible social media preservation
- Online harassment documentation
- Hidden account identification
- Digital activity investigations
- Evidence preservation and reporting
Surveillance Services
- Domestic surveillance
- Cohabitation surveillance
- Behavioral monitoring
- Substance abuse documentation
- Pattern-of-activity investigations
- Court-ready photo and video evidence
Process Service Support
- Service of process for evasive individuals
- Locate-and-serve investigations
- Surveillance-based service strategies
- Documentation of service avoidance
Litigation Support
- Witness interviews and statements
- Public records research
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Court-ready reports and timelines
- Attorney-focused case support
Deliverables
- Detailed written reports
- Time‑stamped photo/video evidence
- Chronological activity logs
- Court‑ready documentation
- Professional testimony when required
Availability: Accepting new attorney partnerships for ongoing or case‑specific investigative support. Flexible engagement options: hourly, project‑based, or retainer.
Client Targets
Cape Fear Family Law – Wilmington
The Pyle Law Firm, PLLC
Rice Law, PLLC
Mason, Mason, & Smith Attorneys at Law
Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation Investigative Services
Adaptable Investigations for Complex Civil Litigation
Personal Injury Cases
- Locate and interview witnesses
- Canvass accident scenes
- Recover surveillance footage
- Photograph and document conditions
- Verify injury claims
- Conduct activity checks and surveillance when appropriate
- Identify additional liable parties
Scene Documentation & Evidence Preservation
- Photographs, measurements, and diagrams of accident locations
- Identification of environmental factors (lighting, signage, obstructions, hazards)
- Documentation of vehicle damage, property conditions, or workplace safety issues
- Independent verification of conditions alleged in the complaint
Insurance Litigation
- Fraud investigations
- Claim verification
- Witness interviews
- Surveillance
- Asset searches
- Background investigations on claimants and defendants
Medical & Workers’ Compensation Insight
- Reviewing medical documentation for inconsistencies or red flags
- Identifying gaps in treatment, questionable providers, or duplicate claims
- Coordinating IME‑related documentation and provider verification
- Assessing whether reported limitations align with medical records
Business & Commercial Litigation
- Corporate background investigations
- Business ownership research
- Fraud investigations
- Asset identification
- Competitor intelligence within legal and ethical boundaries
- Employee misconduct investigations
Employment Law Cases
- Workplace misconduct investigations
- Harassment and discrimination fact-finding
- Witness interviews
- Social media investigations
- Documentation of policy violations
- Theft and embezzlement investigations
Asset Searches & Collections
- Locate bank accounts
- Identify real estate holdings
- Discover business interests
- Trace assets for judgment collection
- Identify hidden or transferred assets
Witness Location & Interviews
- Locate reluctant witnesses
- Skip tracing
- Obtain statements
- Re-interview witnesses who have changed stories
- Develop new witness leads
Social Media & Digital Investigations
- Preserve online evidence
- Locate deleted content
- Verify claims made in litigation
- Document public posts and activities
- Establish timelines through digital footprints
Background Investigations
- Litigation history
- Criminal records where legally available
- Bankruptcy records
- Professional licenses
- Business affiliations
- Reputation and credibility assessments
Surveillance
- Disability claims
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Personal injury matters
- Business disputes
- Custody-related civil actions
Trial Support
- Timeline development
- Witness preparation assistance
- Evidence organization
- Exhibit creation
- Fact verification
- Trial strategy support
Potential Clients
Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys
Speaks Law Firm
Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
David & Associates
NC Injury Law PLLC
Houser Injury Law
Christina Rivenbark & Associates
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Wilmington
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