WHO NEEDS THE SERVICES OF CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATIONS, AND WHY?

WHY SHOULD ATTORNEYS USE PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATORS?

In recent times more and more attorneys turn to Private Investigators for help in preparing their cases and improving their odds to win the case. Attorneys should use Professional Private Investigators as their arms and legs so to speak.

Here are just a few reasons why Attorneys should leave investigating to the PI:

1. First and foremost it is not cost effective for attorneys. PIs are much cheaper than attorneys yet get better results.
2. Attorneys’ knowledge of investigative sources and resources is limited. Attorneys are trained to find already existing laws and less in finding persons and facts.
3. Their paralegal staff often lacks time to execute proper investigation.
4. Attorneys must divulge which side they represent, not so with Private Investigators.
5. Attorneys may jeopardize their case when being questioned as a witness.

   (By M. Ettisch-Enchelmaier, B.A.)

Corporations/Small Businesses use PIs because they know that having a professional working for them behind the scenes can save them literally thousands of dollars.

A Professional Investigator Can Provide Important Information on Prospective Employees

• Don’t assume what is in their resume is actually true.
• Is there the possibility of a criminal background?
• Why did they REALLY leave their previous jobs?
• What is their driving record?
• Is That Degree/Diploma Legitimate?

Likewise, With Existing Employees

• Are they following company policy?
• Suspect employee theft or petty pilferage?
• Suspicious injuries? (Workers Comp)

  We also conduct background checks on prospective business partners; clients and customers; potential vendors; business competitors; association membership applicants.

LANDLORDS

Before you commit to a prospective tenant; no matter how nice they seem; let us check them out. It’s easier to check them out BEFORE they're in, than deal with them AFTER they're in!

• Check out their references and more
• Check credit history (GBL Compliant)
• Check for civil litigation (any lawsuit patterns)
• Check criminal records
• Then make and an informed decision

Domestic/ Family Investigations

Do yourself a favor; be sure before you act.

• Infidelity Checks
  DO NOT confront your spouse before you have
  proof. Surveillance, Video & Photography,
  DNA testing available
  
• Pre-marital checks
  Assets, Criminal records, Previous marriages etc. Sexual offender….more
  
• Nanny Checks
  Background Search, Criminal record, Driving records, Hidden Video Surveillance, reference checks, Sexual offender….more
  
• Nursing Home Abuse
  Unfortunately too many of our elderly loved ones suffer physical, emotional, and mental abuse as well as neglect at the hands of their own caretakers. If you have any questions please call us!
  

We can help you locate the following:

• Birth Parents/Children
• Long-lost friends/ loved ones
• “Dead Beat” Dads /Moms
• Parental Kidnaps
• Runaways
• Missing Heirs

Frequently Asked Questions about Judgment Recovery Services

Is there a statute of limitations on executing my judgment?
Yes. Your state law sets a limit on how long a judgment is enforceable, called a Statute of Limitations. This period is usually from 5 to 20 years starting on the date your judgment was awarded. Some states provide a way of renewing your judgment for an additional period of time.

Can I recover interest on my unpaid judgment?
Usually, yes. Most judgments include a provision for the payment of interest from the day it was awarded. The actual interest rate and calculation process varies from state to state. With interest, your judgment could be worth significantly more than the day it was awarded.

Why shouldn't I use an attorney to enforce my judgment?
You can, if you are willing to put down a retainer and pay a fee of between $125 and $175 per hour, whether they ever recover anything or not. When we enforce the judgment, you have no out of pocket expense per our agreement.

How about using a collection service?
A collection service may contact the deadbeat and irritate him to death! They may even place a black mark on his credit report. But, they rarely collect! And with the passage of the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act), the debtor has the right to just tell a third-party debt collector to cease all communications. We, as the legal assignee of record, are not affected by many provisions of the FDCPA. We can investigate the debtor, locate his assets and seize them to enforce the judgment.

Is there any guarantee that you will be successful?
No. Sometimes there are simply no assets to seize. But you can be sure that we will do our best, because if we are unable to enforce your judgment - we don't get paid! This gives us a serious incentive to succeed!!

Must I pay any of the expenses incurred in enforcing my judgment?
No. In fact, we purchase the judgment from you, usually on a future pay basis. At the time that we purchase your judgment, we've neither had the opportunity nor the legal right to investigate the judgment debtor. We can only do that after filing an 'Assignment of Judgment' with the courts. We then investigate the judgment debtor, and in accordance with the laws of your state, proceed with our enforcement efforts. Only after our investigation can we actually determine the value of the judgment. In most cases, the expenses incurred in enforcing the judgment are either added to the judgment and recovered from the judgment debtor, or they are deducted from the amount actually recovered. Either way, you have no upfront expense.

How long before I will actually see results?
It all depends on the difficulty in locating the judgment debtor and in uncovering his assets. Some debtors are pretty adept at hiding their assets. They appear to live without any 'normal' means of support. We will try our best to get results in the first few weeks, but it could take months in a difficult case.

I have a judgment awarded in one state against a debtor who resides in another state. Can you help?
In most cases, yes. Especially if the judgment debtor answered your complaint or made an appearance at your hearing. If the judgment debtor didn't appear, the judgment is called a default judgment which is usually considered a weaker judgment. Each of us has the right to confront our accusers and to defend against any legal claims. So, if the debtor is able to show the court that he was not properly served, or served in the wrong capacity, he can file a motion asking the court to set aside the judgment. Overcoming this hurdle can be one of the most difficult in any enforcement effort. Especially when done across state lines.

How does all this work?
First, we complete an agreement detailing the specifics of the purchase of your judgment. If acceptable, you will then assign the judgment to us making us the assignee of record. Once we have filed the assignment documents with the court, we will have the legal right to investigate the judgment debtor and proceed with the process of enforcement. We will then make payment to you based on the funds recovered from the judgment debtor, per our agreement.

I want you to collect my judgment! What is my next step?
Just complete the short online application. We will contact you by telephone and send the necessary documents for your signature. On return of the signed documents, we will immediately initiate enforcement of the judgment.