Corporate Investigations · Empire Investigation · Pittsburgh, PA
Background Intelligence Investigations
Standard background checks return criminal records and employment history. Empire Investigation LLC's background intelligence goes further — it builds a factual picture of who a person actually is, not just who they claim to be and what the surface-level databases reflect. Our background intelligence service is used by Pittsburgh companies making executive hires, investment decisions, partnership commitments, and high-value vendor selections.
Background intelligence engages the full investigative toolkit: comprehensive public record research, social network analysis, professional reference verification (not just the contacts they provide), known associate investigation, financial background, litigation history, regulatory actions, published media and online presence, and in-depth contextual analysis. We look not just at what's on the record, but at what's conspicuously absent — because sophisticated subjects know how to manage their surface presentation.
Empire Investigation delivers background intelligence reports that give decision-makers a complete, accurate foundation for significant commitments — with findings documented, sourced, and ready for due diligence files.
What This Investigation Covers
- Comprehensive litigation and judgment history
- Criminal and regulatory history research
- Professional history and credential verification
- Reputational intelligence from human and open-source methods
- Asset and financial background research
When This Service Is Needed
- Legal counsel requires deep background on a party or witness prior to trial
- A business relationship involves an individual with limited verifiable history
- Due diligence on a key individual has surfaced inconsistencies requiring investigation
- Pre-deposition intelligence is needed to prepare examining counsel
Our Approach
We conduct structured, confidential investigations using proven methodologies and professional-grade tools. Every case is scoped carefully, executed with discretion, and focused on delivering actionable, documented results. We coordinate directly with legal counsel and executive leadership when required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a deep-dive background investigation include?
Beyond the standard criminal/employment/education check, deep-dive background intelligence includes: civil litigation history (plaintiff and defendant), bankruptcy and financial distress records, regulatory disciplinary actions, professional license verification, business ownership and partnership history, corporate officer roles, known associate research, social media forensics, and where relevant, physical surveillance and intelligence.
Can you run a background check on a potential business partner?
Yes. Pre-partnership background intelligence is one of our most common corporate services. We verify everything the prospective partner has told you — business history, financial standing, litigation history, professional reputation — and independently research everything they haven't mentioned.
Is it legal to run a background investigation on someone without their knowledge?
Background research using public records, legal databases, and open-source intelligence is lawful. Certain types of background checks (like consumer credit reports used for employment decisions) require consent under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Empire Investigation advises clients on applicable legal standards for each type of inquiry.
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