FINDING YOUR CLIENT’S CLIENT Believe it or not, a common request from law firms is to help the firm find their lost client. There are many reasons why a law firm loses contact with their client. I find that most often the firm’s client simply moved or had a change in phone number and forgot […]
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ASSET INVESTIGATIONS – PREVIOUSLY OWNED PROPERTIES
ASSET INVESTIGATIONS – PREVIOUSLY OWNED PROPERTIES Most private investigators who work on asset investigations would agree that these investigations can be both challenging and extremely interesting. In addition, they are extremely valuable for your attorney clients when making legal decisions. That said, attorneys need to understand the total “asset picture.” One area often overlooked is […]
COMMERCIAL V. NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSE (ARIZONA RECORDS)
COMMERCIAL V. NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSE (ARIZONA RECORDS) (Disclaimer: The author is not an attorney, and this article should not be taken as legal advice.) Every so often I get a call from an investigator or an attorney needing to request records and am asked if they should check the commercial or non-commercial purpose box on the […]
Mesa Best of 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BusinessRate has awarded Mason Investigative Solutions with the Mesa Best of 2025 Award! We sincerely thank all of our clients and business partners for all of their support!
BANKRUPTCY FILINGS & LOCATE INVESTIGATIONS
A few years ago, I learned about bankruptcy files from friend and investigative associate Sarah Purifoy. She taught a small group of us about the various types of information commonly found in a bankruptcy file and how to obtain the different associated court documents. Fast forward, I routine use bankruptcy court files to assist in […]
GOOGLE REVIEWS & DRIVING HISTORY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Most professional investigators agree that in order to conduct a proper driving history background investigation on an individual, you must have a complete understanding of where the individual has resided, worked, and vacationed. This is because there is no source for a “nationwide” traffic violation search. A driving history background investigation can play a pivotal […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mason Investigative Solutions has made the Three Best Rated Best Business of 2025 list for the category of private investigation. We have made the Three Best Rated list every year since 2018! Thank you to all of our clients, mentors, and investigative partners for making this possible.
CHARGES DISMISSED – GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BACKGROUNDS
A few months ago, I learned that a criminal defense case that I had been working on for a lengthy period of time resulted in all felony charges being dismissed against the defendant. So, what moved the needle? The gut instinct of an experienced criminal defense attorney, a thorough background investigation into the investigating officer, […]
ASSOCIATIONS AND PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
For the professional private investigator (PI), belonging to several associations is critical to one’s success. At a minimum, it is recommended that an investigator belong to at least three types of associations: state-wide PI association, international PI association, and an association that your clientele belong to. I belong to the following associations. Arizona Association of […]