Seasoned and Multi-Faceted Investigator to Lawyers, Businesses & Individuals

Since 1981, Alan has handled many types of investigations. He has provided services in security on retail, warehouse and grounds as well as supervising guard teams. Alan has conducted thousands of interviews and background investigations. Diverse additional services have included bail enforcement (bounty hunting) and vehicle repossession. Alan is an expert in the location, retrieval and analysis of public records. 

Alan helps people find the information they need and develops solutions to their problems. With a depth of experience on a wide-range of investigative and business matters, he is able to advise and teach his clients so that they can better handle matters for themselves in the future.

Not every task is adversarial. Sometimes people just need a professional who is not emotionally tied to the issue at hand to bring some clarity and closure. Alan is adept at working with diverse people to resolve problems. Often, people do not need a licensed investigator. When you do, Alan will help you find a reputable one with the skills and experience needed for your particular matter. You can expect Alan’s full attention and thoughtfulness regarding your situation.

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The Necessary Attributes to Get the Job Done

Tenacious, deliberate and collaborative, Alan brings the important combination of an experienced, street-level view of matters as well as a wider perspective which rounds out the strategic and tactical solutions for clients. This experience helps him to be able to help you solve your problems. One client gave Alan the moniker "The Gumshoe Therapist" because he understands people and their condition – the foundation of this profession.

 
Corporate and Attorney Support Services Professional

Alan has been providing litigation support and investigative services to corporations, law firms and individuals all over the United States and Canada. He has a depth of experience on a wide-range of investigative and business matters. 

Effective Professional Process Server

Alan spent 25 years serving thousands of summonses and subpoenas in the New York City to Pennsylvania region as well as nationally. The evasive defendant or witness is Alan’s specialty.

Legislative Affairs Experience from the State House to Capitol Hill

Alan has been active in legislative affairs and has been effective on Capitol Hill and in State Houses. He has sat on a number of ethics committees and believes that an investigation only has value when it is based on ethical and lawful principles. A highlight of Alan’s legislative activity was when he successfully worked with then Senator Joe Biden to amend the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, thereby securing information access for process servers, investigators and security companies. Alan currently sits on the Legislative Committee for The Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS®.

Serving the Community

Alan has donated hundreds of hours to the community to assist those who can not afford investigative services. For three years, Alan was a volunteer investigator for a local indigent assistance, non-profit law firm. Alan is the founder of Elder Caregiver Watch, an organization assisting people to be protected and solving problems once victimized.

Each month, Alan donates his time to teach Realtor® Safety at The Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS®. He also contributes his expertise to houses of worship in the Asheville area.

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Author and Speaker

Alan is the author of a few books including the well-received and helpful Safer Online Dating – A Comprehensive Guide from an Investigator’s View©. He speaks at colleges, churches, civic organizations and on issues panels. Over the years, Alan's work has appeared or been used on, among others, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox and CNBC as well as newspapers and magazines.

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