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Background Checks

Comprehensive due diligence investigations to verify identities, histories, and reputations for lega

What we do

We conduct discreet, in-depth background checks that go far beyond a basic records search. Our team verifies credentials, uncovers hidden risks, and provides a clear picture of an individual’s or entity’s history, reputation, and financial standing—helping you make informed decisions and mitigate exposure.


When it matters

  • Pre-employment & executive vetting – Confirm resumes, work history, licenses, and reputations.
  • Litigation support – Assess credibility of parties, witnesses, or experts.
  • Corporate transactions – Evaluate counterparties, investors, and partners before committing capital.
  • High-value personal matters – Pre-marital checks, family office due diligence, or high-net-worth individual vetting.
  • Security clearance & risk screening – Identify red flags in sensitive roles or contracts.
  • Tenant & landlord screening – Verify financial stability, prior evictions, or litigation history.


Our approach

  1. Scoping – Define your goals, risk tolerance, and necessary jurisdictions.
  2. Identity verification – Confirm legal names, DOB, aliases, and government records.
  3. Public records review – Court filings, criminal history, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, corporate affiliations.
  4. Professional verification – Degrees, licenses, employment, professional discipline or sanctions.
  5. Reputation & media check – Adverse media, press coverage, digital footprint, and litigation exposure.
  6. Financial integrity – Insolvency indicators, undisclosed interests, UCC filings, and property ownership.
  7. Global scope – International checks across registries, sanctions lists, watchlists, and offshore jurisdictions.


What we uncover

  • Criminal history and pending cases
  • Civil litigation and regulatory actions
  • Employment and education verification
  • Professional licenses and disciplinary history
  • Property ownership and business affiliations
  • Sanctions, PEP (Politically Exposed Person) status, and watchlists
  • Media coverage, online reputation, and adverse news
  • Financial red flags such as liens, judgments, and bankruptcies


Tools & techniques

  • Court and regulatory databases (federal, state, international)
  • Professional and academic credential verification
  • Corporate registries and beneficial ownership records
  • Sanctions and compliance lists (OFAC, Interpol, EU, UN)
  • Open-source intelligence (OSINT) and digital footprinting
  • Media archives and reputational analysis


Deliverables

  • Clear summary report highlighting verified facts and red flags
  • Source-cited documentation for legal and compliance use
  • Risk rating aligned to your specific goals
  • Actionable recommendations for next steps


Legal & ethical standards

We comply with all applicable laws including FCRA, GDPR, DPPA, and privacy regulations. Reports are for professional use and not consumer credit reports. All findings are properly sourced and preserved for evidentiary support.


Sample matters (anonymized)

  • Investor vetting: Exposed hidden bankruptcies and fraud convictions in a potential partner; client avoided a seven-figure loss.
  • Executive hire: Verified credentials of a C-level candidate and uncovered falsified degrees; client averted reputational damage.
  • Litigation prep: Provided deep background on an opposing witness, surfacing credibility issues that shifted case strategy.

FAQs

How detailed is a background check? Scope is tailored: from basic ID verification to full-scope global due diligence.
Can you run international checks? Yes—our access spans global corporate, regulatory, and sanctions data.
Is this confidential? Absolutely. All investigations are discreet, lawful, and confidential.
How quickly can results be delivered? Standard checks can be delivered within days; deeper investigations vary by jurisdiction and scope.


Call to action

Whether you’re hiring, litigating, investing, or protecting your reputation, our background checks give you the clarity and confidence to act decisively.

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