I had the recent challenge of assisting an attorney with identifying the owner of a franchise at a specific location after their legal team was not able to do so. Although the attorney had researched the Corporation Commission and Secretary of State records, he was left with more questions than answers because of the numerous […]
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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 […]
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.
TRUCK DRIVER VIOLATION HISTORY RESEARCH – QUICK RESEARCH TIP
Private investigators are often hired by law firms to research the background of a truck driver following a serious trucking accident. This may seem like a straightforward task, but the research is anything but straightforward and more specialized than one might think. Here is a tip to further your research. One of the challenges in […]
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 […]
Arizona Boat Registration Records
Every now and then we get asked if boat registration and ownership information is publicly available in Arizona. These records are critical when conducting asset investigations or civil litigation investigations involving watercraft. The short answer is yes! And if you’re a public records nerd like us, more information can be found in ARS 5-324. Note that […]
County Recorder – Criminal Records Research
When most people hear the words county recorder, they tend to think of property deed information. And while the county recorder does in fact record property deed information, searching the county recorder records can lead to a whole lot more than just property deeds! In many jurisdictions throughout the country, the county recorder also records […]
WHAT 1000 INVESTIGATIONS TAUGHT ME
In January 2023, Mason Investigative Solutions opened its 1000th case. Here are some lessons that Private Investigator Steven Mason learned along the way. Network – An investigator’s network is everything. One must exchange ideas daily with other investigators. Investigators who exist on their own desert island and never network, participate in associations, or are willing […]