Lawrence Ryan Investigations

Lawrence Ryan Investigations Chicago Illinois

Author name: Seth Ryan

Seth Ryan is a second generation private investigator in Chicago, IL. His father, Lawrence Ryan, started LRI over 35 years. This experience has been passed down and now Seth Ryan is lead investigator at LRI.

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Solving the Unsolvable: The Challenges and Rewards of Cold Case Investigations

A cold case is a criminal investigation that remains unsolved for an extended period of time, often years or even decades. These cases can be heartbreaking for the families and friends of the victims, who are left without answers or closure. But cold cases are not only emotionally difficult; they can also pose a threat …

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How Workers' Compensation Investigations Work and What They Look For

How Workers’ Compensation Investigations Work and What They Look For

Worker’s compensation is a type of insurance that provides financial and medical benefits to employees who are injured or become ill due to their job. It is designed to protect the worker from the costs associated with their injury or illness and provide some level of financial support while the worker cannot work. Worker’s compensation …

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6 Most Common Scams on Dating Sites and How to Avoid Them

Nowadays, people live hectic lives and don’t have enough time to find a partner for a romantic relationship. Many people find themselves busy with their career and don’t have the time or energy for socialization and meeting new people. That’s where dating sites step in with their advanced algorithms. Dating apps allow you to meet …

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Infringement Investigation

How Does a PI Conduct an Infringement Investigation

PIs can Help Businesses Conduct Infringement Investigations Infringement investigators usually focus on trademark and brand violations of a company. Finding evidence that proves infringements is quite difficult and requires experienced private investigators. Due to their access to many resources, private investigators can find ways to prove if anyone is using a company’s trademark without approval.  …

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How to find hidden surveillance cameras in an Airbnb rental?

How to find hidden surveillance cameras in an Airbnb rental?

More and more alarming reports regarding Airbnb hosts who have installed hidden cameras in their properties have surfaced recently. In March 2019, Andrew Barker and Nealie Barker discovered a hidden camera in a smoke alarm installed in an Airbnb property where they were staying together with their five children. Just this January, a computer science …

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Best Options for a Cell Phone Records Investigations

Cell phone records are an extensive list that includes a person’s incoming and outgoing calls, usually accompanied by details such as the call’s duration and cost. However, cell phone records investigations are much more than just snooping around your partner’s phone to see who has been calling. A cell phone records investigation involves an entire …

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Background Check in Illinois

Illinois Background Check: Everything You Need to Know for Best Results

Background checks are an important piece of the puzzle of an applicant’s identity. They help an employer avoid negligent hiring, defamation lawsuits, workplace violence, theft, and fraud committed by their employees. Moreover, since there are cases when a job applicant may exaggerate or lie about their professional past, background checks are always the fastest way …

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What a Private Investigator Cannot Do

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 15th, 2017, and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Private detectives’ and investigators’ careers are stressful, at times even dangerous, with working hours that are irregular at best. Sometimes called a private detective, private detective agencies provide surveillance for people, businesses, and …

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What is a Process Server and Why are They Important?

For 40 years, Lawrence Ryan Investigations has been offering a variety of investigation services, including missing persons, corporate investigations, asset searches, and background checks, among others. Process serving is an essential service we provide to both individuals and law firms. Each month we will serve between 50 and 100 people. Over the years, we have …

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