Wes Bearden is not your stereotypical investigator.Because most of his clients are lawyers and law firms, he went to law school so that he could better understand what his clients need. He is an active attorney licensed in Texas and Louisiana. He understands what is discoverable and what is admissible in court. He knows how to handle witnesses appropriately and ethically, and he can work more easily on investigations that cross into other states. “People – lawyers – come to me with their client’s problems, and I love solving them,” Mr. Bearden, CEO and Chairman of Bearden Investigative Agency says. “Our clients get a lawyer-led team of dedicated investigators who will fight for them. We uncover the facts they need and work toward the resolution they want.”Mr. Bearden is proud to lead a full-service agency that has the resources and know-how to respond quickly and effectively to critical situations. The agency is particularly expert in:Family Law InvestigationsWhite Collar Criminal lawEmployment and Internal InvestigationsSurveillanceDeep Background and Due Diligence InvestigationsComputer and Mobile forensicsExpert Witness TestimonyOpposition ResearchComplex Civil LitigationAsset and Financial InvestigationsNational & International InvestigationsMr. Bearden knows that experience counts when it comes to tackling tough investigative challenges for his clients. His agency, established in Dallas in 1972, has conducted investigations in all 50 states and more than 40 foreign countries.“When you hire an investigator, it’s an ‘Oh My God’ moment. You may be facing the loss of your business, your family, your money or your reputation,” Mr. Bearden says. “You are in trouble and you need expert help to successfully guide you through this crisis.”He maintains active membership and leadership in a number of private investigative associations throughout the United States. He also previously served for almost a decade as the general counsel of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI). Mr. Bearden currently serves on the boards of the National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) as well as the World Association of Detectives (WAD).Calm, compassionate and upbeat, Mr. Bearden is committed to helping his clients through some of their most difficult life challenges.