Your Investigation Team, Not Your Vendor
Based in Sacramento and serving law firms statewide since 2013, we understand how litigation actually works. Discovery timelines, work product protections, what judges expect from investigative evidence. When you bring us in, we function as an extension of your team — a licensed private investigator working under your direction, not a separate outfit that needs to be managed.
Licensed Private Investigator · Sacramento, California
How We Work With Legal Teams
We function as an extension of your litigation team. We understand discovery timelines, work product protections, and what judges expect from investigative evidence. You don't need to explain the basics to us. We've been doing this long enough to know how the pieces fit together.
When you bring us on, we start by understanding your case theory and objectives. Then we build an investigative plan that supports your strategy, not one that runs parallel to it. Regular communication, no surprises, and deliverables on your timeline.
Expert Witness Qualifications
Ian Tausig is a court-qualified expert witness specializing in social media investigative techniques and digital evidence authentication. Board-certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (CSMIE) with a law enforcement background that ensures every investigation can withstand intense legal scrutiny.
When methodology is challenged on the stand, we can defend it. When opposing counsel questions our process, we welcome the conversation. Our methods are sound, documented, and built to hold up.
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Everything we collect is gathered and documented with one eye on the courtroom. Forensically sound methods. Admissible results. Evidence that survives cross-examination.
We know the difference between interesting information and evidence a court will accept. Our collection and documentation protocols are designed to meet the highest evidentiary standards in any jurisdiction.
What We Bring to Your Case
Witness location and vetting. Asset tracing. Digital forensics. Social media intelligence. Background investigations. AI content authentication. Early case assessment. We handle the investigative work so your team can focus on the legal strategy.
Whether it's a single research task or a complex, multi-phase investigation, we scale to match what your case requires — and we deliver on your timeline, not ours.
Engagement Models
We offer three engagement structures: project-based flat fees for defined-scope matters (background investigations, asset searches, witness location); hourly arrangements for open-ended investigations where scope evolves; and monthly retainers for firms with recurring investigative needs — typically starting at 10–20 hours per month with priority response times.
Every engagement begins with a detailed scope of work and fee estimate. No surprises. Tell us what you're dealing with and we'll recommend the structure that makes the most sense.
Industries & Practice Areas We Support
Family Law
Custody, hidden assets, social media evidence
Employment Litigation
Misconduct, discrimination, non-compete violations
Criminal Defense
Witness investigation, alibi verification, evidence review
Civil Litigation
Asset discovery, witness location, fraud investigation
Personal Injury
Claims verification, surveillance, witness identification