Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Private Investigations and Digital Forensics Services in Houston
Founded in 1990, Swailes & Company & Company is a certified Veteran-Owned business headquartered in Houston, Texas, delivering investigative, digital forensics, and risk consulting services nationwide and internationally. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in uncovering critical facts, safeguarding assets, and providing evidence-based solutions for law firms, corporations, government agencies, and private organizations. Our team combines licensed investigators, certified forensic examiners, and security consultants with backgrounds in corporate, legal, and law enforcement environments. We prioritize confidentiality, legal compliance, and technical precision in internal fraud investigations, intellectual property theft cases, cyber risk assessments, and employment screening.Our methodology integrates human intelligence, digital forensics, and ethical practices to produce defensible findings tailored to legal, HR, or executive needs. Recognized for discretion and expertise, we serve Fortune 500 companies, energy firms, healthcare organizations, and technology enterprises, maintaining Texas Department of Public Safety licensing (#A06659) and adherence to FCRA standards. Our mission remains unchanged since inception: delivering credible, actionable results in high-stakes scenarios.
Services
Investigations
Digital Forensics
Security Consulting
Employment Background Screening
Expert Witness Support
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in corporate investigations and digital forensics
- Certified Veteran-Owned and Operated business
- Licensed investigators with legal and corporate expertise
- Nationwide service with Houston-based headquarters
- Tailored solutions for legal, HR, and executive leadership teams
Associations and certifications
- Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security Board (#A06659)
Services
Investigations
We conduct discreet internal investigations for corporate misconduct, fraud, and intellectual property theft. Our licensed investigators gather court-admissible evidence while maintaining confidentiality throughout legal or HR proceedings. Services include witness interviews, asset tracing, and policy violation documentation.
Digital Forensics
Our certified examiners recover and analyze electronic evidence from devices and cloud platforms. We provide forensic reports for litigation support, including data recovery, timeline reconstruction, and expert witness testimony in civil and criminal cases.
Security Consulting
We identify vulnerabilities through cyber risk assessments and insider threat programs. Our consultants develop security protocols for data protection, technical surveillance countermeasures, and compliance with industry-specific regulations across physical and digital environments.
Employment Background Screening
FCRA-compliant screening services verify criminal history, employment records, and professional credentials. We tailor investigations to organizational risk tolerance, supporting HR teams in making informed hiring decisions for entry-level to executive positions.
Expert Witness Support
Our investigators provide expert witness services with defensible reports and courtroom testimony. We translate technical findings into clear evidence for litigation involving data theft, fraud, or intellectual property disputes while maintaining legal standards.
People
Kevin C. Swailes
Chairman & CEO
Founder of Swailes & Company & Company with 30+ years in corporate security and legal investigations. Former General Electric executive with expertise in risk management, digital forensics, and strategic consulting for Fortune 500 clients.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We work with law firms, energy companies, healthcare organizations, technology firms, financial institutions, and government agencies nationwide.
Are your investigators licensed?
Yes, we hold Texas Department of Public Safety licensing (#A06659) and maintain national certifications in digital forensics and security consulting.
How do you handle confidential matters?
All investigations follow strict confidentiality protocols with secure evidence handling and limited team access to protect client privacy.
Do you provide nationwide services?
Yes, while based in Houston, we conduct investigations and consulting engagements across all 50 states and internationally.
What sets you apart from other firms?
Our combination of military discipline, corporate experience, and technical expertise delivers actionable results with legal defensibility.
Reviews (2)
Jason Ward
Apr 15, 2020
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Ted has many years of expertise in this field. His team has helped on many projects and continues to be our go to resource for computer forensics.
Kevin McCallister
May 03, 2014
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I recently had some investigative work done by this company and they were extremely professional. They handle all of my background investigations, and I have never had any issues. I would highly recommend this company for any investigative work.
