Houston Skiptrace Investigator
Private Investigator
The internet has provided you an array of resources to help you find
missing people. Unfortunately many of those resources are outdated and
inaccurate. Most internet searches result in wasted time and resources.
Many supposedly free "people searches", wind up costing you and your
staff, not only money, but valuable time. Finding an individual is
seldom an effective use of your time. We have the means to locate your
party promptly and cost effectively. We have been doing skiptrace
locates for our
clients for the better part of 30 years. John McMahon &
Associates
subscribes to over a dozen proven information resources, which enable
us to cross check the data integrity. While we use databases on nearly
all locates, the skip is usually located by further investigative
inquiries. We have the knowledge and experience to find your witnesses
fast and affordably. Whether you need to locate a client, a witness, or
a debtor, we can do so quickly and cost effectively. A few of the most
common skip trace services we provide are:
Client
Locates:
A number of attorneys hire us to locate their own clients.
This
is
particularly common in the liability insurance industry. Because,
damage related lawsuits are usually filed a year or more
after
the original
date of the incident or accident; the originally insured has
frequently
moved, changed insurers, and is unreachable. If the client is unable to
locate the insured client they are unable to effectively defend the
case. These individuals are seldom hiding, but they can be very
difficult to find, and communicate with. We are usually able to find
these clients quickly and cost effectively. We communicate to the
insured that they need to cooperate and assist in the defense of their
case, or they may wind up with a default judgment against them. Once
these witnesses realize that they are being defended by their insurer's
counsel at no cost, they are usually eager too assist in their own
defense. We have a very high success rate in these cases. Our skip
trace
services enable the insurer and their counsel to defend the case
effectively and without delay.
Heirs to Estates:
We have had remarkable success assisting clients in their efforts to
identify and locate missing or unknown heirs. Whether you are an
attorney or an executor, we can help you identifying and locating
heirs, and\or their relatives; and determining whether they are living
or deceased. We rely on a multitude of paid databases and genealogical
resources in order to locate those heirs; and when appropriate make
initial contact with the heirs at your request. Our services help you
expedite legal matters related to wills, probates, and other legal
matters. Depending upon the complexity of the matter our budgets
start at as little as $500 on heir locates. Obviously we can not
guarantee to locate everyone for $500, so while this is not a
guaranteed locate, the majority of heir locates are accomplished for
the minimum budget. Our goal is always to satisfy the client and obtain
a repeat customer.
Clear Title Encumbrances on Real Estate & Mineral Rights Matters:
There is nothing more frustrating for a realtor or landman than being
unable to close that big deal because of a cloud on title, a missing
heir, or a missing mineral rights owner. We routinely assist realtors
and landmen in identifying and\or locating individuals to clear a cloud
on title, or clear other encumbrances on real property and mineral
rights matters. Whether you are an attorney, a realtor, or a landman;
we can expedite the process of identifying and locating the necessary
parties and determine whether they are living or deceased. We can then
locate the party and put them directly in touch with you. If you prefer
we can actually meet with the parties and obtain signed quit claim
deeds, heirship affidavits, and other critical legal documents; that
clear title encumbrances. Don't let that big real estate or land deal
slip away because you think your party can't be found. If you lack the
time or resources to hunt down real property or mineral rights owners,
give us a call and we will devise a strategy to clear that title
encumbrance.
Subpoena Service
Skiptrace:
Whether the witness, is avoiding service of a subpoena, or has simply
relocated and can not be found; we will help you find them so you can
get them served. While most witnesses understand that they
can not
blatantly avoid service of a subpoena, they frequently consider it a
major inconvenience, and do little to accommodate the process. We are
usually able to identify home and work addresses which enable effective
execution of service.
Debtor Locates:
These skips
can be the most difficult to locate. In fact the term skiptrace or skip
trace originally was coined from the expression "to skip town", meaning
a debtor who left town in a hurry leaving few clues behind for the
investigator to "trace". Odds are, if a debtor owes you
money, they owe others money. They frequently use false or altered
social security numbers and dates of birth. Debtors move frequently and
often misreport addresses and other identifying information. Databases
are either nonexistent or are littered with inaccuracies and old
outdated information. We have the experience to spot valid identifiers
and turn them into leads that that result in a successful skiptrace.
These individuals
are often found through relatives, neighbors, and former or current
co-workers.
Witness Locates &
Statements: We are able to help you find your witnesses
fast and efficiently. If needed we can make contact with the witness
once they are located and find
out what they know about your case. If you need a statement from the
witness, we can quickly obtain a tape recorded or
written statement,
and have it legally notarized if needed. We have interviewed countless
witnesses and understand the subtleties of the process. When you really
need a particular witness, we can find them and deliver them to you.
Missing Persons: At
the end of 2005 the Department of Justice reported 109,531 active
missing person cases. More than half of those reported were children
under the age of 18. Private investigators are frequently hired to find
official missing persons or estranged relatives or associates. Some
cases are not formally filed with law enforcement as missing
person
cases. Most have simply lost touch, though some have chosen to
disappear for whatever reason. Each missing person case is unique and
costs can range from several hundred dollars per case, to several
thousand dollars per case. If you have a proper name and proper
identifiers, such as date of birth, or social security number, your
chance of success is greatly enhanced. We are available to discuss your
case if you have a need for a competent Houston skiptrace investigator
or professional missing persons
investigator.
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