The truth doesn't hide. It waits for someone thorough enough to find it.
Jurisdiction: State of New York | License No. PI-2847-NY
Years in Practice
14+
Cases Resolved
800+
Evidence Admitted
98%
Avg. Case Duration
12 Days
Five phases.
No ambiguity.
Every engagement follows the same disciplined sequence. You know exactly what happens next, what it costs, and what you receive. The process is the product.
Consultation
We establish case parameters, jurisdictional scope, and deliverable standards. No names required on first contact. You describe the situation; we assess viability and outline a precise engagement strategy.
- Case type classification
- Scope and jurisdiction review
- Engagement letter issued
- Retainer structure confirmed
"Within 48 hours I had a clear picture of what was possible and what it would cost. No vague promises."
— Corporate Counsel, Financial Services Firm
Strategy
Surveillance routes mapped. Asset search parameters set. Digital footprint analysis scoped. Every operation is designed before a single hour is billed in the field.
- Surveillance route planning
- Asset database access confirmed
- Subject profile compiled
- Legal admissibility review
"The strategy memo alone was more thorough than anything the opposing counsel produced at deposition."
— Family Law Attorney, Manhattan
Fieldwork
Time-stamped surveillance footage. County record pulls. Witness location and statement collection. Every piece of evidence documented to chain-of-custody standards from the moment of collection.
- Mobile surveillance operations
- Asset searches via county records
- Witness identification & location
- Chain-of-custody documentation
"The footage was time-stamped to the second. The judge didn't question a single frame."
— Divorce Proceeding, Nassau County, 2024
Reporting
A comprehensive written report formatted for legal submission. Photographs, video clips, and documentary evidence indexed and cross-referenced. Notarized statements prepared for immediate filing.
- Full written case report
- Evidence indexed and cross-referenced
- Witness statements notarized
- Court-ready exhibit preparation
"I've worked with investigators for 20 years. The report was ready for the courtroom the day it arrived."
— Trial Attorney, Brooklyn
Testimony
Available for deposition and trial testimony. Qualified as expert witness in surveillance methodology. Every claim in the report defensible under oath, cross-examination ready.
- Deposition availability confirmed
- Expert witness qualification
- Cross-examination preparation
- Supplemental affidavits if required
"Cross-examination lasted four hours. He didn't give an inch. The evidence stood completely."
— Embezzlement Case, Federal District Court, 2023
Every case type.
One standard of evidence.
Anonymized outcomes from closed cases. All identifying information removed per client confidentiality agreement.
Case Type 01
Domestic & Family
Custody · Divorce · Infidelity
Surveillance documentation and asset searches for family law proceedings. Evidence collected to chain-of-custody standards, formatted for immediate court submission.
Custody case, 2024 — Surveillance footage admitted in full. Opposing party settled within 72 hours of evidence disclosure.
Case Type 02
Corporate & Financial
Embezzlement · Fraud · Due Diligence
Asset tracing, financial record cross-referencing, and employee conduct investigations. Findings prepared for federal and state court submission.
Embezzlement investigation, 2023 — $2.4M in concealed assets identified across three shell entities. Case resolved at deposition.
Case Type 03
Insurance & Liability
Fraud · Claimant Verification
Claimant surveillance and activity documentation for insurers and defense counsel. Video evidence time-stamped and formatted for deposition use.
Workers comp claim, 2024 — Video evidence of undisclosed activity obtained on day 3. Claim withdrawn before filing.
Case Type 04
Missing Persons
Location · Skip Tracing · Asset Recovery
Database searches, field interviews, and social network analysis. Results delivered in writing with full documentation of investigative methodology.
Skip trace, 2025 — Subject located in 4 days across two state jurisdictions. Location confirmed and documented for legal service.
The kind of credibility
a jury recognizes.
State License
New York Department of State — Active
Federal Background
DOJ background check on file
Court Qualifications
Qualified as expert witness in NY, NJ, CT
Professional Membership
National Association of Licensed Investigators
Notarized Statements Issued
1,240+
Every witness statement notarized before the ink dries. Ready for immediate filing.
TRACE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
CASE REPORT — CONFIDENTIAL
#0247
Filed: 02/14/2026
Subject Identification
Subject REDACTED was observed departing REDACTED at 18:42 EST on February 14, 2026.
Surveillance Log — Entry 003
Vehicle REDACTED proceeded north on REDACTED before entering the parking structure at REDACTED. Subject remained inside for 2 hours, 17 minutes.
Asset Search Summary
County records search identified three (3) undisclosed property holdings in REDACTED County, totaling an estimated value of REDACTED.
Witness Statement — Notarized
REDACTED, residing at REDACTED, did attest under oath that...
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Sample Report Format
EV-001
EV-002
EV-003
EVIDENCE
The record speaks.
All identifying details removed.
“
I've used three investigators over fifteen years of family law practice. None of them produced evidence this clean. Every exhibit was admitted without objection. The opposing counsel didn't even try.
Senior Partner, Family Law Practice
Manhattan, NY
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We had a six-figure embezzlement problem and a board that wanted discretion above everything else. The investigation was completed in eleven days. The report was the board presentation.
General Counsel
Financial Services Firm, New York
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I found a second phone. I needed to know if my instincts were right before I spoke to an attorney. Within a week I had everything I needed to make a decision — documented, notarized, and ready.
Private Client
Westchester County, NY
100%
Client Confidentiality Maintained
0
Evidence Challenges Sustained in Court
48hrs
Average First Report Turnaround
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