Background Checks, Data Research & Asset Searches
PI Specialists, LLC provides comprehensive background checks, data research, and asset searches using professional grade investigative databases and research methods not available to the general public. These services help individuals, attorneys, businesses, and insurers make informed decisions about relationships, hires, litigation, and recovery strategies.
Comprehensive Background Checks
Thorough background checks go far beyond simple online “people search” sites. PI Specialists, LLC structures each background investigation around your goals – whether you are screening a potential business partner, key employee, tenant or caregiver. Typical findings may include:
- Criminal records and civil litigation history to identify past charges, lawsuits, judgments, or restraining orders.
- Address history and identity verification to confirm where a subject has lived and whether they are who they claim to be.
- Employment indicators, professional licenses, and related public records, when legally accessible.
- Social media and online reputation review for red flags, risk behaviors, or misrepresentations.
Data Research for Legal & Business Decisions
Targeted data research supports due diligence, litigation, and risk management. Depending on the matter, this can involve:
- Locating and confirming contact information for witnesses, parties, or beneficiaries.
- Identifying business registrations, DBAs, corporate affiliations, and related entities.
- Reviewing court dockets, regulatory actions, and public filings tied to a person or company.
This research helps attorneys and businesses see the full picture before committing to contracts, settlements, or strategic decisions.
Asset Searches & Financial Intelligence
Professional asset searches are often requested in support of civil litigation, judgment recovery, divorce, and business disputes. Within legal and jurisdictional limits, an asset search may reveal:
- Real property holdings tied to an individual or business.
- Vehicles, watercraft, and other titled assets.
- Business interests, corporate roles, and related entities.
- Indicators of bank accounts or employment that may impact collection strategy (where legally permissible to report).
Asset searches are conducted with an eye toward how results will be used in court or negotiations, and findings are organized to support your attorney’s next steps.
Legal, Ethical & Confidential
All background checks, data research and asset searches are performed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy and permissible purpose requirements. PI Specialists, LLC explains what information can be obtained legally in your situation and ensures all findings are reported clearly and confidentially, so you and your legal or business team can act with confidence.
Testimonials
"PI Specialists handled a complex workers' compensation investigation in Portland with professionalism and clear communication. Their surveillance and report made all the difference in mediation."
– Defense Attorney, Portland, OR
"We needed a Scottsdale private investigator for a sensitive child custody case. Casey's documentation and testimony were thorough, objective, and respected by the court."
– Family Law Client, Scottsdale, AZ
"Our company relied on PI Specialists for an internal fraud investigation and background checks on key hires. The findings were detailed, well organized, and gave us confidence to move forward."
– Corporate Client, Phoenix, AZ
"As an insurance carrier, we appreciate how PI Specialists approaches SIU insurance fraud investigations: clear timelines, strong video, and reports that are ready for litigation."
– SIU Manager, Oregon
"I hired PI Specialists for a discreet domestic surveillance matter in the Portland area. The communication was excellent, and the evidence was presented in a way my attorney could use immediately."
– Private Client, Lake Oswego, OR
Services
- Surveillance & Domestic Investigations
- Child Custody Investigations
- Missing Persons & Locate Investigations
- Insurance & Fraud Investigations
- Corporate & Workplace Investigations
- Background Checks, Data Research & Asset Searches
Call PI Specialists, LLC
Oregon: (503) 740-9930
Arizona: (602) 471-4850
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