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Trusted Private Investigation Services in Portland, OR
Foremost Investigations is a full-service private investigation firm based in Portland, Oregon, serving the Pacific Northwest. Founded over 20 years ago by owner Lloyd Rash, who brings 25 years of investigative experience, we specialize in surveillance and support services for insurance adjusters, attorneys, and third-party administrators combating financial fraud. Our team of highly trained investigators operates within legal boundaries while employing aggressive tactics to deliver unparalleled results. We utilize top-tier equipment and technology to conduct thorough background checks, asset searches, and surveillance operations across diverse scenarios. Our commitment to integrity, transparency, and client communication ensures tailored strategies that meet specific case requirements.Clients receive direct access to assigned investigators and regular updates, fostering trust and accountability. We serve a wide range of clients, from legal professionals to private citizens, addressing cases from small claims to multi-million-dollar estates. Our focus on personalized service ensures clients feel prioritized, with specialized report writing, evidence formatting, and scheduling accommodations. Competitive pricing and zero hidden fees make our services accessible without compromising quality. With a proven track record in complex investigations, we remain dedicated to ethical practices in a field often challenged by deceit.
Services
Surveillance
Undercover Operations
Recorded Statements
Background Checks
Asset Searches
Process Serving
Missing Person Location
Social Media Monitoring
Neighborhood Canvasses
Evidence Collection
Highlights and features
- Owner with 25 years of investigative experience and 20 years leading this firm
- Licensed investigators committed to legal compliance and aggressive results
- Equipped with top-quality surveillance technology for accurate evidence collection
- Specialized in insurance fraud and complex legal case investigations
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected costs
Services
Surveillance
Our surveillance operations utilize advanced technology to monitor subjects discreetly. Investigators capture video and photographic evidence for insurance fraud cases, custody disputes, and corporate investigations. Clients receive real-time updates and comprehensive reports tailored to legal requirements.
Background Checks
We conduct thorough background investigations including SSN verification, DMV records, address history, and court document reviews. This service supports pre-employment screenings, tenant verifications, and legal case preparations with accurate, court-admissible findings.
Undercover Operations
Our trained investigators perform discreet undercover assignments to gather evidence in workers' compensation fraud, insurance claims, and corporate misconduct cases. Operations maintain strict legal compliance while obtaining actionable intelligence through immersive investigative techniques.
Asset Searches
We locate hidden assets, bank accounts, and property holdings for debt collection, divorce settlements, and legal judgments. Our methods include public record analysis, forensic accounting collaboration, and field investigations to uncover concealed financial resources.
Process Serving
Our certified process servers ensure timely and legally compliant delivery of court documents across Oregon and Washington. We maintain detailed proof of service records and offer expedited options for urgent legal proceedings.
People
Lloyd Rash
Owner
With 25 years of investigative experience, Lloyd founded Foremost Investigations 20 years ago to combat insurance fraud. He specializes in surveillance strategy and evidence admissibility for legal cases.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We handle insurance fraud investigations, workers' compensation cases, custody disputes, asset location, and legal document services for attorneys and private clients.
Are your investigators licensed?
All our investigators hold active Oregon and Washington private investigator licenses with specialized training in surveillance and evidence collection.
Can you work on urgent cases?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency response for time-sensitive investigations with immediate investigator dispatch capabilities.
Do you serve areas outside Portland?
We provide services throughout Oregon and Washington states, including rural areas and border regions.
How do you ensure evidence admissibility?
Our investigators follow strict chain-of-custody protocols and maintain detailed documentation to ensure court-admissible evidence collection.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and offer customizable payment plans while maintaining transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
Reviews (4)
Schawanda LeBlanc
May 26, 2022
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Thank you for finding my brother. My mom had been very concerned as we had hadn't heard from him in months. I will be forever grateful. You were fast, professional, and always polite and I would HIGHLY recommend you to anyone GOD BLESS
Robin Allen
Apr 24, 2022
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The initiated phone call, Lloyd Rash was very polite, professional, and answered all of my questions quickly and efficiently. I had never hired an investigator before, and didn't know what I was supposed to do, so I had a lot of inquiries. I had made 2 previous calls to 2 other agencies and was ready to give up as they sounded like I wasn't worth the time or trouble to talk to, let alone meet with me.
Mr Rash was very sensitive and responsive to my problem, and again, spent his time explaining different procedures of his agency. He had a very positive attitude and listened intently both on the phone and during our couple of meetings. He never made me feel silly or ignorant. I was really impressed how fast he furnished me his results, paperwork, videos, etc. The evidence he provided was very helpful in my case. I would recommend Foremost Investigations with no reservations. Thank you so much.
Mr Rash was very sensitive and responsive to my problem, and again, spent his time explaining different procedures of his agency. He had a very positive attitude and listened intently both on the phone and during our couple of meetings. He never made me feel silly or ignorant. I was really impressed how fast he furnished me his results, paperwork, videos, etc. The evidence he provided was very helpful in my case. I would recommend Foremost Investigations with no reservations. Thank you so much.
Angela Holmes-Abrams
Apr 23, 2022
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Experience matters! Life can be harsh, so when you need a PI you want the best in the biz. Period. Foremost Investigations has over 20 years of experience helping individuals & businesses. They understand human nature and all the tricks folks use to skate around the law. With a seasoned team, affordable rates and 24 hour availability, Foremost Investigatons WILL get the results you need to solve your problems.
Britt Allen
Apr 16, 2022
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This company was great. Lloyd Rash was super professional and at the same time down to earth. He definitely knows the ins and outs and the rights and wrongs. With the information that Lloyd provided and worked on getting saved me thousands of dollars. Great guy, Great company and I hope they stick around. I would definitely recommend foremost investigations. It's money well spent.
