DOSSIERAcross all active investigations closed since 2002
Documented, timestamped, chain-of-custody preserved
State-licensed · bonded · court-qualified expert witness
One operative. Every case handled personally. The evidence collected here has been entered into proceedings in federal court, family court, and corporate arbitration. When it matters this much, it does not go to a junior associate.
Retained by counsel across practice areas
Harrington & Wolfe LLP
Family Law
Meridian Insurance Group
Carrier
Blackthorn Corporate Counsel
In-House Legal
Forsythe Litigation Partners
Civil Litigation
Allied Risk Underwriters
Insurance
Crestview Legal Group
Divorce Law
National Surety Associates
Bonding
Kellerman & Associates
Employment Law
Pinnacle Claims Management
Claims
Sterling Family Law
Family Court
Harrington & Wolfe LLP
Family Law
Meridian Insurance Group
Carrier
Blackthorn Corporate Counsel
In-House Legal
Forsythe Litigation Partners
Civil Litigation
Allied Risk Underwriters
Insurance
Crestview Legal Group
Divorce Law
National Surety Associates
Bonding
Kellerman & Associates
Employment Law
Pinnacle Claims Management
Claims
Sterling Family Law
Family Court
Every decision has a cost. The table below presents the evidence. The conclusions are your own.
| Criterion | Recommended Hire Dossier | Alternative Do It Yourself | Default Do Nothing |
|---|---|---|---|
Admissibility of Evidence1 | Court-ready documentation Chain of custody preserved, timestamps verified, affidavit-backed | Frequently inadmissible Self-collected evidence often excluded; stalking laws apply | No evidence exists Case proceeds without factual foundation |
Legal Liability Exposure2 | Zero client exposure Licensed investigator assumes all operational liability | Significant personal risk Unlicensed surveillance is a criminal offense in 38 states | Deferred, not eliminated Inaction is its own legal and financial exposure |
Time to Actionable Intelligence3 | 48–96 hours typical Initial report delivered within four business days of engagement | Weeks to months Without professional access to databases and technique, timelines extend dramatically | Indefinite The situation does not resolve itself |
Asset & LLC Tracing4 | Three-shell minimum traced Proprietary database access plus manual registry research | Surface-level only Public records reveal the first layer; professional methods reach the rest | Assets remain hidden Hidden assets in divorce proceedings average $412,000 in undisclosed value |
Witness Credibility in Court5 | Expert witness qualified Qualified in state and federal court; cross-examination ready | Spouse/client testifies Opposing counsel will establish bias; testimony is easily discredited | No witness available Attorney argues without evidentiary support |
Cost of Inaction6 | Known, bounded engagement fee Flat-rate and hourly structures available; scope defined before commencement | Time + legal exposure Personal hours plus potential criminal defense costs | Structurally unlimited Unfavorable divorce settlements, undetected fraud, and unresolved disappearances compound over time |
1. Federal Rules of Evidence §901; state equivalents vary. Evidence collected by unlicensed individuals is subject to exclusion at judicial discretion.
2. As of 2024, 38 U.S. states criminalize unauthorized surveillance by private individuals. Licensed investigators operate under statutory exemption.
3. Based on median case timelines across 847 completed investigations, 2019–2024.
4. Dossier maintains subscriptions to nine professional-grade skip-trace and corporate registry databases not accessible to the public.
5. Investigator has been qualified as expert witness in King County Superior Court, U.S. District Court (W.D. Wash.), and three arbitration panels.
6. Study: National Institute for Family Law (2023). Median hidden-asset discovery in contested divorce proceedings: $412,000.
Timestamped to the minute. GPS-tagged to the coordinate. Every frame logged with a chain-of-custody record that survives cross-examination. Infidelity documentation, workers' compensation fraud, and corporate competitive intelligence.
Nine proprietary databases. Criminal history across all 50 states. Civil judgments, bankruptcy filings, professional license sanctions, and character references your subject never expected you to find.
Follow money through three shell companies. Uncover beneficial ownership, hidden real estate, offshore accounts, and undervalued business interests. Built for contested divorce and fraud litigation.
When a child stops returning calls and you need to know they're safe — not a law enforcement case, not a cold lead. Active location work using skip-trace technique, social graph analysis, and field verification.
The consultation is confidential. The conversation is protected. Nothing discussed is shared, filed, or retained without your explicit instruction. You are not committing to an investigation — you are making a call.