What does a private investigator do for insurance defense cases?

Allied Investigations provides covert surveillance, claimant activity documentation, AOE/COE investigations, recorded statements, and social media OSINT to support insurance defense attorneys and adjusters. All findings are delivered in court-ready reports with full chain of custody.

Is Allied Investigations licensed in Oregon and California?

Yes. Allied Investigations, Inc. holds Oregon PI license #056605 and California PI license #26658. The firm also has team investigators licensed in Washington and access to vetted investigators nationwide through the NCISS professional network.

What is an AOE/COE investigation?

AOE (Arising Out of Employment) and COE (Course of Employment) investigations determine whether a workers' compensation claimant's injury occurred during and as a result of their job duties. Allied Investigations documents claimant activity, gathers witness accounts, and compiles evidence to support or refute AOE/COE claims for defense counsel and carriers.

Can Allied Investigations handle cases outside Oregon and California?

Yes. As a Director of the National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS), Michael Contratto has direct access to a vetted professional network of licensed investigators in all 50 states. Allied serves as a single point of contact for multi-state matters, coordinating investigations nationwide while maintaining consistent professional standards.

Do you conduct child custody and family law investigations?

Yes. Allied Investigations assists family law attorneys and parents with child custody investigations, parenting fitness documentation, welfare checks, and activity surveillance. All investigations are handled with complete discretion and produce court-admissible documentation.

What is social media OSINT investigation?

OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) investigation involves professionally gathering and preserving publicly available social media content — posts, photos, check-ins, and activity — that may contradict a claimant's stated limitations or establish relevant timelines. Allied preserves this evidence before it can be deleted and formats it for use in depositions, mediations, and trial.

How do I hire a private investigator for a workers' compensation case?

Contact Allied Investigations at (877) 843-2559 or email mcontratto@allied-pi.com. We offer a confidential consultation to discuss your case objectives, jurisdiction, and timeline. Investigations can typically begin within 24–48 hours of engagement.

Are investigations conducted by Allied Investigations confidential?

Yes. All engagements are handled with strict confidentiality. When investigations are conducted under direction of an attorney, attorney-client privilege protections apply. Client identities and case details are never disclosed. Allied maintains professional liability insurance and adheres to NCISS professional standards.

Allied Investigations, Inc. | Private Investigator — Insurance Defense, Child Custody & Surveillance

What We Do

Investigative Services
Built for Legal Professionals

Every engagement is handled with discretion, precision, and a deep understanding of what attorneys, adjusters, and families need — whether in the courtroom or in the most personal of matters.

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Covert Surveillance

Mobile and stationary surveillance conducted by seasoned operatives. Timestamped, geo-tagged video and photography that holds up in court — workers' comp to personal injury.

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Insurance Defense & Fraud

Protecting carriers from fraudulent claims. Workers' compensation, auto/general liability, AOE/COE documentation, and claimant activity surveillance — built to give defense counsel decisive advantage.

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Witness Location & Skip Tracing

When key witnesses, defendants, or debtors cannot be found, we find them. Proprietary databases and deep field experience, with strict legal compliance throughout.

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Background Investigations

Litigation-grade due diligence covering criminal history, civil records, employment, financial exposure, and reputational intelligence — far beyond automated database reports.

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Litigation Support

From case intake through trial, Allied operates as an extension of your legal team. Thorough investigative reports with full chain of custody — ready for counsel and carriers.

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Social Media Investigations

Comprehensive OSINT and social media analysis to uncover inconsistencies, establish timelines, and document activity that contradicts claims — preserved and formatted for depositions and trial.

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Statements & Field Interviews

Professionally conducted recorded and written statements from claimants, witnesses, and third parties. Trained in interview technique that produces reliable, admissible accounts.

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Child Custody & Family Law

Discreet investigations supporting family law attorneys and parents navigating custody disputes. Activity documentation, welfare checks, parenting fitness, and evidence gathering that holds up in family court.

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Infidelity & Domestic Investigations

Sensitive, professional investigations handled with complete discretion. Surveillance, activity documentation, and factual reporting for those who need answers — and for the attorneys who represent them.

What You Receive

Every Report Built for
the Courtroom

Our deliverables are structured around what attorneys and carriers actually need — not what's easiest to produce. Every file is chain-of-custody documented and formatted for immediate use.

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HD Video with Timestamps

Timestamped surveillance footage in court-admissible format with full documentation

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Written Investigative Report

Professionally formatted narrative with full chain of custody documentation

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Photographic Evidence Log

Dated, captioned still photography with metadata preserved and intact

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OSINT & Social Media Archive

Screenshots, posts, and activity logs preserved before deletion

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Background & Asset Reports

Deep-database subject profiles beyond standard automated searches

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Recorded & Written Statements

Signed or recorded witness and claimant statements, properly documented

Why Choose Us

The Allied Difference

Intelligence That Holds in Court

Every investigation is documented with trial in mind. Reports are detailed, chain of custody is maintained, and evidence meets evidentiary standards — no surprises on cross-examination.

Tri-State & Nationwide Reach

Directly licensed in Oregon and California, with licensed team investigators covering Washington — and allied investigators across all 50 states through the NCISS network. One call to Allied covers your matter wherever it takes you, with no vendor coordination headaches.

Director-Level Accountability

As a sitting Director of the National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS), Michael Contratto holds himself to the highest professional and ethical standards in the industry.

Responsive & Discreet

We understand the pace of litigation. Rapid deployment, secure case communications, and regular status updates keep you ahead of deadlines and opposing counsel.

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Geographic Coverage

Your Case Doesn't Stop
at a State Line.
Neither Do We.

Allied is directly licensed in Oregon and California, with licensed team investigators covering Washington — spanning the full Pacific Northwest and California corridor where the majority of our clients operate.

But when a matter takes you beyond those borders, Michael's position as a Director of the National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS) provides direct access to a vetted network of professional investigators in all 50 states. Allied coordinates the engagement, maintains quality standards, and serves as your single point of contact — wherever the work needs to happen.

For national law firms and carriers managing multi-jurisdiction matters, this is the difference between calling five different PI firms and calling one.

Coverage Map

Oregon Direct · Michael Contratto

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Washington Team Coverage · Licensed

All Other States NCISS Network · Coordinated

Nationwide Network Active NCISS-vetted investigators available in all 50 states — coordinated through Allied, consistent standards throughout

Michael Contratto — Principal Investigator, Allied Investigations, Inc.

Michael Contratto Principal Investigator & NCISS Director

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About Michael Contratto

Credentialed.
Experienced.
Results-Driven.

Michael Contratto is the founder and principal investigator of Allied Investigations, Inc., a firm built on the conviction that legal and insurance professionals deserve an investigative partner who operates with the same rigor and standard of proof they demand in the courtroom.

Licensed as a private investigator in Oregon and California — with a close-knit team of licensed investigators covering Washington and the broader Pacific Northwest — Michael brings deep expertise in covert surveillance, insurance fraud detection, and litigation intelligence. His investigations have informed judgments, settled disputes, and exposed fraud at every level.

Through his position as Director of NCISS, Michael maintains direct access to a nationwide network of vetted, professional investigators in all 50 states. When your matter crosses state lines, Allied has it covered — with a single point of contact and consistent professional standards throughout.

As a Director of the National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS), Michael is not only a practitioner — he is a recognized leader who helps set the standards the profession is held to.

Licensed PI · Oregon #056605

State-licensed private investigator operating throughout Oregon

Licensed PI · California #26658

Licensed for seamless cross-state case management in California

Washington — Team Coverage

Licensed team investigators covering Washington for full Pacific Northwest reach

NCISS Director & Nationwide Network

Access to vetted PIs in all 50 states via the NCISS listserv

25+ Years Experience

Hundreds of successful engagements for law firms and carriers

Single Point of Contact

National matters handled through Allied — consistent standards everywhere

How It Works

From Intake to
Court-Ready Intelligence

Confidential Consultation

Discuss objectives, timelines, and jurisdiction. No obligation, fully confidential.

Scope & Strategy

Targeted investigative plan with clear deliverables and legal compliance checkpoints.

Field Investigation

Precision execution — surveillance, interviews, database searches, and intelligence gathering.

Reporting & Delivery

Detailed, professionally formatted report with all evidence and findings — ready for litigation.

Ongoing Support

From deposition prep through resolution, Allied remains your partner. We see it through.

Client Feedback

What Attorneys &
Adjusters Say

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Allied's surveillance work was the cornerstone of our defense. The video documentation was clean, timestamped, and completely irrefutable. Opposing counsel had nowhere to go.

Senior Defense Attorney Oregon · Workers' Compensation

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I've worked with a lot of investigators over the years. Michael is different — he understands what we need before we even have to explain it. The reports come back ready to use.

Claims Director Regional Insurance Carrier · California

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We needed to locate a critical witness three weeks before trial. Michael found them in 48 hours. That kind of responsiveness wins cases.

Litigation Partner Defense Firm · Pacific Northwest

The Investigative Team Your Cases Have Been Missing

Investigative ServicesBuilt for Legal Professionals