Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Private Investigative Services in Washington, D.C.
Dinolt Becnel & Wells Investigative Group is a private investigative firm based in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland, with a twenty-year track record of providing litigation support for attorneys. Our team specializes in gathering and analyzing evidence through process service, surveillance, forensic interviewing, and witness identification to build successful legal cases. Recognized as the Best Private Investigations Provider by The National Law Journal and The Legal Times, we combine ethical practices with advanced investigative technology to deliver reliable results. Our expertise spans civil, plaintiff-side cases, including personal injury, employment litigation, insurance fraud, and complex international investigations. We prioritize client needs by offering flexible scheduling, customizable billing, and adherence to legal and ethical standards.Our investigators are trained to handle sensitive cases with discretion, ensuring all findings withstand judicial scrutiny. With decades of combined experience, we serve as an extension of legal teams, allowing attorneys to focus on litigation while we manage investigative legwork. Our global reach enables us to locate witnesses and gather evidence across continents, even in politically sensitive environments. We maintain transparency in operations and emphasize thorough documentation to support expert testimony and case resolution. Our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted partner for law firms, insurance companies, and defense teams nationwide.
Services
Litigation Support
Surveillance Operations
Forensic Interviewing
Witness Identification
Asset Searches
Internal Investigations
Social Media Monitoring
Expert Testimony
International Investigations
Document Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of experience in litigation-focused private investigations.
- Our team uses advanced technology for evidence collection and analysis.
- We maintain strict ethical standards and legal compliance in all investigations.
- Our investigators provide expert testimony admissible in court.
- We offer global reach for international witness location and interviews.
Services
Litigation Support
Our litigation support services provide attorneys with critical evidence through process service, witness interviews, and document analysis. We specialize in civil and criminal cases, offering expert testimony preparation and courtroom-ready documentation. Our team's 20+ years of experience ensures thorough investigation strategies tailored to case requirements.
Surveillance Operations
We conduct discreet surveillance using advanced equipment to document activities for residency fraud investigations, personal injury claims, and criminal defense cases. Our investigators follow strict ethical guidelines while gathering irrefutable visual evidence to support legal proceedings and insurance claims.
Forensic Interviewing
Our forensic interviewing techniques help validate whistleblower claims and assess witness credibility through behavioral analysis and structured questioning. This service supports qui tam cases and internal corporate investigations, providing attorneys with reliable assessments of claim validity.
International Investigations
We locate witnesses and gather evidence across multiple countries, navigating foreign privacy laws and cultural challenges. Our network of contacts and translators enables effective investigations in politically sensitive environments for capital defense cases and multinational litigation.
Asset Searches
Our asset search services identify hidden property and financial holdings through public records analysis and database research. This supports fraud investigations, judgment enforcement, and corporate governance cases, revealing undisclosed assets for legal proceedings.
People
Philip Becnel
Managing Partner
25-year investigative veteran with expertise in civil litigation support, author of two criminal justice textbooks, and former university lecturer on white-collar crime investigations.
Aldo Carbajal
Office Manager
Oversees daily operations and client coordination, ensuring efficient case management and administrative support for investigative teams in Washington, D.C.
Emily Hewitt
Investigator
Specializes in surveillance operations and digital evidence collection, with extensive experience in residency fraud and personal injury case investigations.
Ifeanyi Omenyi
Investigator
Conducts forensic interviews and witness assessments, applying behavioral analysis techniques to evaluate claim validity in whistleblower and corporate fraud cases.
Samantha Walchli
Investigator
Focuses on international investigations, managing complex logistics and cultural challenges in cross-border witness location and evidence gathering operations.
Questions
What types of cases do you specialize in?
We focus on litigation support for attorneys, including personal injury, employment disputes, insurance fraud, and complex international investigations.
How do you ensure evidence admissibility in court?
Our investigators follow strict documentation protocols and use verified methods to ensure all evidence withstands judicial scrutiny.
Can you handle cross-border investigations?
Yes, we have experience locating witnesses and gathering evidence across eight countries on three continents.
What technology do you use for investigations?
We employ link analysis software, social media monitoring tools, and digital evidence preservation systems for comprehensive case building.
How do you maintain client confidentiality?
We adhere to ethical standards and legal privilege protections when working as attorney agents, ensuring secure information handling.
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