Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Investigative and Regulatory Consulting Services in Scottsdale
Lightstone Solutions is a multi-disciplinary investigative and regulatory consulting firm with extensive expertise in international investigative due diligence, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance, gaming regulatory compliance, computer forensics, and electronic discovery. Our team of highly credentialed professionals includes licensed investigators, forensic accountants, and certified computer forensic examiners with decades of combined experience supporting Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and international law firms. We specialize in complex asset searches, background investigations, internal audits, and expert witness testimony while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and legal compliance. Our capabilities span multi-jurisdictional criminal and civil litigation support, network security breach remediation, and customized training programs for investigative teams.With operations in over 65 countries, we provide tailored solutions for high-risk due diligence, corporate compliance programs, and forensic accounting analyses. Our commitment to technical excellence is demonstrated through industry-leading certifications like EnCE and CFCE, alongside proven expertise in handling cases involving corporate espionage, intellectual property theft, and financial fraud. We maintain robust partnerships with regulatory agencies including the National Indian Gaming Commission and Nevada Gaming Control Board while delivering defensible forensic methodologies validated in court proceedings. Our client-centric approach combines cutting-edge technology with traditional investigative techniques to address modern compliance challenges across gaming, finance, and government sectors.
Services
Computer Forensics
Electronic Discovery
Investigative Due Diligence
Gaming Regulatory Compliance
Financial Investigations
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years of experience in international investigative due diligence
- Our team holds EnCE and CFCE computer forensics certifications
- We operate in 65+ countries across six continents
- We provide expert witness services in civil and criminal litigation
- We offer customized investigator training programs with reference manuals
Associations and certifications
- EnCE (EnCase Certified Examiner)
- CFCE (Certified Forensic Computer Examiner)
What people say
Technical expertise
Global reach
Regulatory knowledge
Timely delivery
Expert testimony
Services
Computer Forensics
Our certified EnCE and CFCE examiners conduct forensic analysis of electronic media to recover critical evidence. We handle cases involving trade secret misappropriation, employee misconduct, and litigation support through hard drive imaging, deleted file recovery, and network intrusion analysis. Our services include expert testimony in civil and criminal cases.
Investigative Due Diligence
We perform global due diligence investigations covering 65+ countries, including PEP identification, sanctions list checks, and litigation history analysis. Our services support corporate compliance programs under FCPA and gaming regulations while maintaining defensible methodologies for high-stakes business decisions.
Gaming Regulatory Compliance
We provide comprehensive gaming compliance services including vendor licensing, internal controls assessment, and compact negotiation support. Our experts work with National Indian Gaming Commission and state regulatory bodies to develop compliance programs for casino operations and tribal gaming entities.
Electronic Discovery
Our eDiscovery team manages data collection through production phases using advanced culling techniques and defensible forensic methodologies. We support litigation teams with custodian analysis, keyword searching, and native file production while maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocols.
Financial Investigations
We investigate financial fraud, embezzlement, and economic damages through forensic accounting analysis. Our services include asset tracing, bankruptcy fraud detection, and expert witness testimony supported by demonstrative evidence presentation for complex financial litigation matters.
People
Bill Papazian
Managing Member and Founder
Bill Papazian founded Lightstone Solutions with over 25 years of investigative experience. He leads a team of former federal agents and certified professionals in conducting international due diligence and regulatory compliance audits for Fortune 100 companies and government agencies.
Questions
What investigative services do you offer?
We provide computer forensics, electronic discovery, international due diligence, gaming regulatory compliance, and financial investigations services.
How do you handle cross-border investigations?
We conduct investigations in over 65 countries using local resources and proprietary databases to address jurisdictional challenges.
Are your experts court-qualified?
Our team includes EnCE and CFCE certified examiners with extensive expert witness experience in civil and criminal cases.
Do you offer compliance training programs?
We provide week-long investigator training covering background research, due diligence, and report generation techniques.
What gaming industry experience do you have?
We work with major gaming corporations and tribal entities on licensing, compliance, and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.
