S. Brian Matthews Interview on Between Takes

S. Brian Matthews Interview on Between Takes

S. Brian Mathews of LA Intelligence was recently interviewed on Between Takes where he provides some very interesting and informative information regarding private investigation services. Brian recounts some of his most interesting cases and discusses the extreme...
How to Collect After Judgment: Part 2

How to Collect After Judgment: Part 2

This column is the second of a two-part column on how to collect on a judgment you have obtained from the courts. In case you missed it, here is part 1. At some point my client and his wife realized that the money given to the decorator was not being used for its...
Post Judgment Recovery: How to Collect?

Post Judgment Recovery: How to Collect?

This column is the first of a two-part column on how to collect on a judgment you have obtained from the courts. Look for the conclusion in the next issue. A fellow P.I. recently referred an interesting client to me. This new client had a judgment in favor of a...
Exaggerating Insurance Claims is Not Worth It

Exaggerating Insurance Claims is Not Worth It

Most private investigators, at one time or another, have investigated fraudulent workers compensation claims and in fact, many train on that type of work, as these claims always seem to be in good supply. Much of my earlier experience involved insurance claims and my...
Making a Difference: The Case of Catching a Cheating Spouse

Making a Difference: The Case of Catching a Cheating Spouse

The most gratifying kinds of private investigator cases are the ones where I feel I made a profound difference in the end. Catching a cheating spouse can be far from the end. It’s actually just the beginning in some cases, even here in California, a “no fault” state...
Scam Alert: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth Pound of Cure

Scam Alert: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth Pound of Cure

The spy or private investigator profession constantly challenges us with new case objectives that carry no protocol or standard operating procedure (S.O.P.) for achieving its success. Over the years, I have had my fair share of cases where the circumstances were far...