Investigation Team

Our team is built of innovative and proactive investigation professionals with extensive experience in background investigations, risk assessments, corporate security, compliance and risk management compounded with years of law enforcement experience in an investigative capacity. Customer centric with the proven ability to lead and drive results. 

Value Offered: 

✓ Background Investigations 

✓ Insurance Fraud Investigations Expertise

✓ Cargo Theft Investigations 

✓ Training and Development  

✓ Reduction in Liabilities  

✓ social media and Cyber Investigations

✓ Corporate security and executive protection 

✓ Physical Security and Assessments 

✓ Relationship Building 

✓ Criminal and Civil Investigations Experience

✓ Extensive Law Enforcement Contacts

 ✓ Budget Management  

✓ Effective Written & Verbal Communication

 ✓ Workers Compensation Investigations

 ✓ Liability Investigations 

✓ Ability to apply state and federal applicable laws

✓ Inland and Ocean Marine Investigations 

Professional Experience & Accomplishments

We are responsible for the timely investigation of questionable property and casualty insurance claims to protect your assets and reduce future liabilities in the states of Georgia. 

  • Investigates first and third-party losses related to liability, workers compensation and other property and casualty losses utilizing innovative investigative techniques and background investigations 
  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders, with human resources, legal and compliance 
  • Proactively suggests changes in investigative protocol due to industry evolution
  • Serves as subject matter expert for auto theft and auto property damage investigations 
  • Conducts detailed recorded interviews of first and third-party customers to capture the facts of loss and properly document reported events via detailed reports 
  • Leverages extensive law enforcement network regarding ongoing and completed investigations
  • Assists with internal employee investigations as directed with the utmost confidentiality
  • Develops and coordinates training for new hires and claims representatives 
  • Actively participates in external industry meetings to share and receive intelligence to proactively protect company assets 
  • Establishes and controls budgets for assigned investigations and vendors to minimize costs
  • Completes comprehensive reports, testifies in depositions and court proceedings
  • Conducts site visits with accounts and provides physical risk assessments to prevent and deter future losses 
  • Coordinates anti-fraud efforts with claims executive management team 
  • Developed and executed protocol for high end auto theft investigations   
  • Serves as a security coordinator for First Baptist-Snellville in an executive protection and corporate security role protecting members, guest and staff 
  • Completes budgeting and payroll for assigned off duty jobs 

Accomplishments 

  • Recovered 1.5M in stolen cargo within 2.5 hours of initial investigation on a Sunday (Nov. 2017)
  • GAIASIU-Investigator of the Year (2018) 
  • Synch Service Award Nomination (2013 and 2017)
  • Increased amount of discarded prescription medication at semi-annual Drug Enforcement Agency sponsored even
  • Consistently recruits reserve officers in supplement patrol staff, many of whom become full time officers 

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TRAINING  

Microsoft Office Suite, ISO Claim Search, LexisNexis, Internet and Social Media Investigations, Cyber Investigations, Auto Theft Investigations, Interviews and Interrogations, Motive and Opportunity Investigations, License Plate Reader Technology, Cargo Theft Investigations, Risk Assessments

 NETWORKING/SUPPORT GROUPS 

International Association of Special Investigations Units 

Elected Secretary-Georgia Chapter of International Association of Special Investigations Units Elected Treasurer-Georgia Auto Theft Intelligence Coalition 

International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators 

National Insurance Crime Bureau 

Georgia Bureau of Investigation-Major Theft Unit

Sears Law Is Here for You

Sears Law is a full service law firm, focused on Personal Injury, including Auto Accidents, Slip & Falls, Injured Pedestrians and Dog Bites. We are here to listen and help you navigate the legal system.

Contact Us Today

The Sears Law Firm is committed to answering your questions about law issues in Georgia.

We look forward to discussing your case with you at your convenience. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for your consultation.

Office Location

1411 S Gordon Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30310


Our Mailing Address
P.O. Box 310269
Atlanta, Georgia 31131