Watching the Carolinas…

WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS andinvestigating insurance fraud cases. All L&W
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA... As generalinvestigators go through extensive training and
manager and owner of L&W Investigations' officehave access to themost state-of-the-art
covering the Raleigh/Durham area and the entiresurveillance equipment.
state of South Carolina, Duane Fauser knows you"Duane has been a model franchise owner and
need to trust more than your instincts whenwhat we aspire to develop for our organization.
working on a case. You need cold hard facts. InWe look forward to seeing him continue that
acquiring L&W Investigations' Charlotte, Northgood work in the Charlotte area," said Neal Lyons,
Carolina office, he's acting on both.CEO and chairman of L&W Investigations, Inc.
"This acquisition gives our office a real opportunityFor more information on L&W Investigations, Inc,
to expand our client roster and give them regionalyou can call their corporate offices at (508)
coverage and service over the breadth of both616-9370 or visit the Web site at
North Carolina and South Carolina," said Fauser.Not your everyday investigations firm
Fauser officially took over the Charlotte officeWith 35 offices in 23 states, L&W Investigations,
from Curtis and Judy Carson on January 1, 2008.Inc. specializes in fraudulent insurance claims. In
Fauser opened his Raleigh/Durham at theaddition to nationwide coverage, L&W
beginning of 2006 and acquired the South Carolinainvestigators are highly trained specialists equipped
territory in May 2007.with state-of-the-art surveillance technologies and
"L&W has enjoyed exponential growth over theother advanced systems to provide
past few years because we don't think like thesecond-to-none results and service. That includes
typical mom & pop investigation firms. Part ofonline case status reports, video delivery by digital
that is having a network of offices nationwide todownload or CD, DVD or VHS tape, rush services
give clients the best possible service while,at no extra charge and much more.
hopefully, reducing their expenses. This acquisitionCurrent offices are located in Arizona (Phoenix);
gives our clients who operate on a regional basisCalifornia (Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura)
one clear point of contact for two states, whichColorado (Boulder); Florida (Miami, Ocala, Orlando,
can be a tremendous asset in picking up newTampa); Georgia (Atlanta); Hawaii (Honolulu); Idaho
business," said Fauser.(Boise); Illinois (Chicago); Kentucky (Louisville);
L&W works with a variety of organizations--Maine (Portland); Massachusetts (Boston);
insurance companies, third-party administrators,Minnesota (Minneapolis); Missouri (St. Louis);
self-insured companies, law firms andMontana, (Missoula); New Hampshire (Nashua);
municipalities-on fraudulent workers compensation,New Jersey (New Brunswick); New Mexico
disability, liability, auto and property claims. L&W's(Albuquerque); New York, (Long Island); North
offerings include:Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh); Oregon (Portland);
? SurveillancePennsylvania (Philadelphia); Rhode Island
? Statements(Providence); South Carolina (Charleston);
? Activity/Disability ChecksTennessee (Nashville, Memphis); Texas (Houston,
? Asset/background investigationsSan Antonio, Dallas); Utah (St. Lake City);
? Medical audits/clinic inspectionsVermont (Burlington); Virginia (Arlington);
With 35 locations nationwide in 23 states, theWashington (Seattle, Spokane); Wisconsin
L&W typically employs three to eight(Madison; as well as Puerto Rico (San Juan) and
investigators at each office. While many traditionalthe Caribbean islands; and Canada (Toronto).
"mom and pop" investigative firms are typically aFranchise locations are still available and the
haven for retired law enforcement officers whocompany has set a manageable growth plan at 15
treat the job more like a hobby, L&W employsnew units per year.
seasoned investigators who specialize in