Edward L. Amaral, Jr., Esq.

How Your Business or Company Can Benefit From an Asset Search

It has become increasingly important over the past few years for businesses and companies to collect debts that are owed to them. The economy has been in poor health; banks have cut back in lending; the bankruptcy and unemployment rates are at an all-time... Read >

To Sue or Not to Sue?

It is not always easy to make a decision when it comes to filing a lawsuit against a debtor. Before one can choose whether or not to sue, they should know whether the debtor has sufficient assets to secure payment or if the debtor has existing liabilities... Read >

Choosing the Right Asset Search Company

When looking to conduct an asset search, it is important to carefully choose a qualified asset search company to assist you. The internet has become second nature for the majority, making it easy for someone to create a website that could potentially scam... Read >

Collect Unpaid Child Support by Conducting an Asset Search

If you are one of the many individuals in this country not receiving the child support that is due to you and you are struggling to make a decent living for yourself and your children as a result of this issue, conducting an asset search on the obligor or... Read >

Conducting a Missing Person Search Online

Prior to the use of the Internet, locating a missing person was not a simple task. One would have to hire a private investigator or actively set out to find the person. However, now, with the use of missing person locate companies, most of which can be fo... Read >

Bank Account Searches: Are They Permissible?

Lawyers and other professionals contact our office every day and ask whether it is permissible for an asset search company or private investigator to conduct bank, stock, bond or mutual fund account searches on a subject. The short answer is "no". Not... Read >

Asset Searches and the Collection of Debt

It has become increasingly important for both businesses and individuals to receive payments that are due to them. Debtors are often delinquent in paying for goods, services or other financial obligations. When a debtor does not pay, the creditor is force... Read >

Why Should an Investor or Business conduct an Asset Search?

If used properly and if conducted by a reputable asset search company, asset searches can be used as a valuable pre-investment tool for an investor, partnership, joint venture or other business entity before entering into a contract. Often is the case whe... Read >

Why Should a Personal Injury Attorney Conduct an Asset Search?

If used properly and if conducted by a reputable asset search company, asset searches can be used as a valuable tool in both pre and post litigation. Often is the case when a personal injury attorney has a client with severe injuries and an insurance poli... Read >

Why Should a Family Law Attorney Conduct an Asset Search?

If used properly and if conducted by a reputable asset search company, asset searches can be used as a valuable tool in divorce. Before you enter into discovery, or accept your adversary's financial statement, shouldn't you be certain that all assets are ... Read >