Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Investigative Services for Legal Professionals in New York
Founded in 1995, Premier Investigations has established itself as a trusted provider of investigative services for legal professionals and insurance carriers. Our team of experienced trial investigators delivers tailored solutions, including trial preparation, surveillance, and comprehensive background searches across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. With offices in White Plains and Long Island, we combine over 25 years of industry expertise with bilingual capabilities in Spanish and Italian to meet the diverse needs of our clients.Our licensed and insured operations ensure compliance with state regulations while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. We specialize in national profile searches, DMV records, witness transportation, and process service, all designed to support litigation strategies effectively. Our commitment to precision and client satisfaction has solidified our reputation as a leader in investigative services.
Services
Trial Preparation
Surveillance
Casualty Investigations
Background Searches
DMV Searches
License Verification
Witness Transportation
Neighborhood Canvass
Skip Tracing
Process Service
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in trial preparation and investigations.
- Our bilingual investigators provide services in Spanish and Italian.
- We tailor investigative strategies to meet specific case requirements.
- Our national locator services identify witnesses and insured parties efficiently.
- We are licensed, insured, and bonded for compliance and client protection.
Associations and certifications
- State of New York Independent Adjusters License
- State of Connecticut Independent Adjusters License
Services
Trial Preparation
Our trial preparation services include legal file reviews, national profile searches, and subpoena management to build robust litigation strategies. We coordinate with IME doctors and insurance carriers to ensure comprehensive case readiness. Our tailored approach optimizes evidence collection and courtroom logistics for legal professionals.
Surveillance
Premier Investigations conducts discreet surveillance to gather critical evidence for insurance claims and legal cases. Our team uses advanced techniques to document activities and verify claims, supporting litigation outcomes with factual, time-stamped documentation.
Background Searches
We perform criminal, lawsuit, and asset searches across state and federal databases to uncover relevant history for legal cases. Our expanded searches include out-of-state records and archive court minutes for comprehensive background profiles.
DMV Searches
Our multi-state DMV searches retrieve vehicle registration details, driving histories, and ownership records to support accident investigations and insurance claims. Services include out-of-state record retrieval for nationwide coverage.
Witness Transportation
We coordinate secure transportation for witnesses, experts, and insured parties to court proceedings and depositions. This service ensures timely attendance and compliance with legal requirements during litigation processes.
People
William M. Kelley
Principal/Owner
With over 25 years of experience, Bill Kelley leads Premier Investigations' White Plains office. His expertise in trial preparation and legal investigations ensures strategic support for insurance carriers and legal teams.
Miriam Laffer
Trial Investigator
Miriam Laffer specializes in conducting detailed legal file reviews and coordinating trial strategies. Her bilingual capabilities enhance client communication and investigative efficiency for diverse cases.
Maria Stiso
Office Manager
Maria Stiso oversees daily operations at Premier Investigations, ensuring seamless client support and administrative efficiency across both New York offices.
Pascual Acosta
Investigator
Pascual Acosta contributes investigative expertise in surveillance, background checks, and evidence collection. His fieldwork supports comprehensive case preparation for legal and insurance clients.
Patrick Lynch
Investigator
Patrick Lynch conducts skip tracing, neighborhood canvasses, and witness interviews. His investigative skills provide critical insights for insurance claims and litigation support.
Questions
What services does Premier Investigations offer?
We provide trial preparation, surveillance, background checks, DMV searches, witness transportation, and process service for legal and insurance clients.
Which areas do you service?
We operate in all New York City boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and neighboring Connecticut and New Jersey counties.
Do you offer bilingual investigative services?
Yes, our team includes Spanish and Italian-speaking investigators, with interpreters available for Mandarin Chinese.
Are your investigators licensed and insured?
We hold licenses in New York and Connecticut as Independent Adjusters and maintain full insurance and bonding.
How do I submit an assignment?
Download our General Assignment Form from our website or contact our White Plains office directly for submission instructions.
