Professional Asset Searches
Turn Judgments Into Collections.
Nationwide Asset Searches for Real, Court-Ready Collection Process
You fought hard to win the judgment. Now you need to know whether there’s anything to collect.
At Global Defense Investigation (GDI), our licensed investigators uncover bank accounts, brokerage holdings, real and personal property, business interests, and other actionable assets tied to the subject of your judgment or legal case.
We don’t perform collections — we provide the verified financial intelligence that makes collection possible.
Whether you're an attorney, a judgment holder, or going through probate litigation, GDI delivers the information you need to move forward with confidence.
📍 Headquartered in Fairfax & Woodbridge, VA — Serving Clients Nationwide
Our Guarantee:
We guarantee that GDI will provide an exhaustive and comprehensive search.
While we cannot guarantee that GDI will “always” locate assets, we stand behind the accuracy, discretion, and professionalism of our investigative work.
Nationwide Asset Search Specialists
Our Professional Asset Search Methodology
To trace hidden financial assets that might be overlooked by other techniques, we conduct asset searches throughout the United States using best-in-class methodology. Whether you’re a law firm, bank, government agency, or individual client, we offer tailored services to suit your needs.
Database mining is not what asset searches are about alone; instead, our strategy integrates investigator know-how with state-of-the-art technology to give reliable findings.
Our Core Asset Search Services
Nationwide Bank & Credit Union Search: The search for all open bank and credit union accounts across the country is based on the Social Security Number (SSN) or Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN). Without disclosing the account numbers, the results include account types, titles, and balances. This search helps identify and seize assets for legal judgments.
Statewide Bank & Credit Union Search: Limited to a specific state, the service is ideal for localized asset search instead of nationwide search. Our targeting of state-level financial institutions ensures a focused and efficient search process.
Brokerage Search: Our brokerage searches canvass all brokerages nationwide on SSN (or) FEIN matches. This service is critical for finding those investment accounts that are often missed in ordinary asset searches. The results will include account types, titles, and balances.
FEIN Search: A handy tool for anyone interested in business investigations. It takes an extra twenty-four hours to locate all FEINs on a bank search. The FEIN search gives out a Federal Tax ID Number that is important for a full-fledged financial investigation.
Additional Asset Search Services
Litigation Asset Search
In legal disputes, it is critical to obtain a well-defined and comprehensive financial dossier on defendants. GDI conducts extensive asset searches that have implications on litigation strategies or settlement negotiations.
Probate, Trust & Estate
The probate process can be complicated, especially when it involves locating estate assets. By identifying assets including real property, business interests, and intangibles, our professional investigations reduce uncertainty and facilitate the smooth administration of probate proceedings.
Divorce Asset Search
Divorce proceedings often require uncovering undisclosed assets. Our team can identify if the opposing party has failed to fully disclose their accounts and assets, ensuring a fair division.
Business Assets
It is critical to determine which assets are owned by a company or any other business, especially when it comes to issues like contract disputes, due diligence, and law enforcement. GDI’s business asset investigations aim at tracking these valuable resources so that they can be used in legal and financial recovery.
Investment Fraud
GDI assists in following money trails and recovering financial losses as a result of fraudulent investment schemes. Our investigation procedure involves carrying out inquiries that establish whether an opportunity for investing is legitimate or potential fraud.
Receiverships
To Maximize recovery for defrauded investors and creditors in state and federal receiverships, GDI offers investigative support. Our experience in coordinating with government agencies like the FBI and SEC ensures thorough investigation.
Deceased Person Asset Search
It might seem like an unusual question, but we’re often asked:
“Can you run an asset search for someone who has passed away?”
Yes — we can.
At GDI, we assist families, attorneys, and estate professionals in locating assets tied to deceased individuals. Whether for probate, estate planning, or legal disputes, our team can uncover bank accounts, property, investments, and other holdings left behind.
If you're handling an estate or need help tracking down assets after someone’s death, call us today.
We’ll walk you through what’s possible and provide a free estimate.
Could Your Old Judgment Be Worth Another Look?
Across the country, billions of dollars in judgments sit idle every year — not because they’re uncollectible, but because no one has checked whether the defendant has assets now.
A defendant who was broke five or ten years ago may not be broke today. People change jobs, open accounts, buy property, inherit assets, start businesses, or rebuild financially after hardship.
If you have an old judgment sitting unresolved, GDI can help you determine whether it’s become collectible — without going back to court first.
Why This Matters
Our bug sweep services are powered by cutting-edge detection technology, including:
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Many defendants become financially stable again over time and mistakenly think you won't come after them as time goes by.
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Dormant judgments often represent real money that’s never been pursued and continues to gain interest over the years.
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An affordable nationwide asset search reveals whether it’s worth reactivating enforcement efforts.
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Attorneys can recover fees that have been just sitting there waiting on a "new" look for assets.
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Judgment holders can finally get clarity — and possibly get paid.
What We Provide
GDI conducts a full asset search based on verified identifiers (SSN or FEIN) to identify active bank accounts, brokerage holdings, business interests, and real or personal property tied to the defendant.
This gives you the evidence you need to decide whether re-opening collection is worth the investment.
Attorneys with old judgments
Individuals who won a judgment but never collected
Firms with dormant or unresolved cases
Anyone unsure if an old judgment is now collectible
Perfect For
Why Choose GDI?
Access to Reliable Databases
We use tested and trusted federal and state-level databases to get the most accurate information required for our clients. This allows us to confirm facts and expose hidden assets that can be missed by less detailed probes.
Tailored Packages
All cases are different at GDI. Our services are tailored towards your particular needs hence you only pay for what is relevant to your investigation.
Legal Compliance and Support
We collaborate closely with legal professionals so that our findings may be accepted as evidence in court. In addition, our comprehensive reports present sound evidence which supports litigation thus enabling the victim to seek redress as well as recover damages.
Discreet and Confidential Service
Maintaining confidentiality remains one of the key principles underpinning operations at GDI. Our specialists have been trained to carry out secret investigations aimed at guarding your interests against any undue attention or external interference.
Comprehensive Investigations
GDI offers thorough investigation services for tracking bank transactions or verifying business interests. We conduct comprehensive asset searches, providing you with a detailed dossier of the financial situation relevant to your case.
