Sage Investigations | Fraud Investigations | Criminal Defense | Forensic Accounting

WHY CHOOSE SAGE INVESTIGATIONS?

We help our clients navigate the difficulties of dealing with white collar fraud with complex (forensic) financial fraud investigations both civil and criminal. Our focus is on our primary strength of following the money. We help our clients propel their cases forward by assisting in the acquisition, organization review and management of financial records, evaluating the elements of their cases, and helping create winning strategies.

EXPERT WITNESS

As an Expert Witness, Ed Martin of Sage Investigations reviews, analyses and interprets financial records, to provide an accurate summary of the detailed financial data that affects your client. He prepares a complete report supported by analyses and exhibits that provide a road map for you and the court. Ed will testify as an expert witness to help the court understand what has transpired.

FINANCIAL LITIGATION SUPPORT

Sage Investigations follows the money and provides financial litigation support, in complex criminal and civil fraud matters to help plaintiff and defense attorneys and their clients in Federal and State Court. At the Federal level, we handle income tax, money laundering, Racketeering Influence and the Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). At the State level, Sage provides support involving theft, embezzlement, vendor fraud, derivative suits and tracing separate property.

DIO TECHNOLOGY

DIO is an advanced case management technology that enables Sage to analyze complex financial data efficiently. It saves you time, allows the tracing of money, and provides more accurate information faster. DIO is the best technology for conducting the financial investigation of multiple bank accounts, brokerage accounts, credit card accounts, general ledgers, and other financial data. DIO follows the money quickly, easily and efficiently, and the evidence is maintained in a SQL Database.

CASE STUDIES

Please take the time to read our case studies so you have a clear understanding how we can help you. Learn how; the IRS declined to recommend prosecution; how alleged structuring was dismissed; how an innocent man was acquitted of money laundering (8300 Form); where embezzlement was discovered; how a company was repaid; and how theft by controller was confirmed.

Steven C. Levatino, Attorney with Levatino Pace PLLC states:

“The case was a complicated case and you were able to assist my firm tremendously. From literally thousands of pages of inconsistent and confusing financial and bank records you were able to provide me succinct and reliable summaries of the records. Your testimony at the deposition and the trial was excellent and the jury relied extensively on your opinions. The resulting verdict in my client’s favor of over $1,000,000 was an incredible result on the case. I want to thank you for your hard work and dedication to the case. I appreciate your willingness to meet with me repeatedly on the case including preparation for your trial testimony. Also your ready availability on the phone to discuss the complicated financial records in this case was instrumental in my understanding the financial records in the case. I have worked with many fraud examiners through the years and in my opinion you are the best. Your expertise in forensic accounting is thorough, accurate and without rival. I look forward to the next case I can hire you for assistance.”

Courtney D. Scobie, Attorney with Ajamie LLP states:

“Ed Martin and Sage Investigations served as fraud experts in a financial fraud case we brought on behalf of a prominent technology company. Mr. Martin pieced together the defendants’ financial records and provided a clear and concise expert report that provided useful context for the defendants’ fraudulent actions. His work was very valuable and helped us achieve a favorable result for our client. I would gladly recommend Ed Martin and Sage Investigations to anyone in need of a fraud expert for a legal matter.”

Eugene G states:

“I highly recommend Sage Investigations and Ed Martin. Here is why. When our company became the target of an IRS / FBI investigation, Sage Investigations and Ed Martin were there. The professionalism, knowledge and expertise of the Sage staff under these trying times were top notch. Through this challenging process to the closing of our case Ed Martin & Sage staff performance was 110 %. Each move and action was directed towards the end game of closure. The Sage staff that fought on our behalf were all former Sr .Federal Agents who understood the vast complexity of the Federal system and the language they speak. They were able to shine light on the truth and went toe to toe providing us fair, equitable and highly effective representation and closure. Ed Martin and Sage Investigation without a doubt is the premier firm of its type In America. Thank you Ed Martin and the Sage Investigations staff.”

Henry J. Novak, Attorney at Law and Former AUSA states:

“Professional, competent, dedicated, diligent and loyal. These words that offer a straightforward description of Ed Martin, the man and the professional investigator. The cases I’ve worked on with Ed have offered a rare opportunity to collaborate and strategize with a colleague of unsurpassed integrity and professional experience. I offer my wholehearted recommendation of Ed to anyone wanting to engage the highest quality of professionalism to further their business, financial or personal interests.”