Individual FAQ’s

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What services does your agency provide?

See “Individual Services

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How does your agency differ from other agencies?

We do not try to be all things to all people. Our expertise comes from our 50+ years of combined experience working on financial investigations with the IRS, and 25 years of experience providing litigation support for the private sector. Sage’s experience allows us to conduct thorough and professional investigations into matters that are sensitive and confidential in nature. We have also developed a software technology named DIO. DIO is an advanced technology that enables the analysis of complex financial data quickly, easily and efficiently.

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What type of cases does your agency handle?

We handle “all cases” in financial matters and following money. These cases would include; unreported income and income tax cases; occupational fraud (embezzlement, ghost employees, vendor fraud, etc.); victims of Ponzi schemes; shareholder derivative lawsuits and other white-collar fraud. We specialize in helping high net worth individuals maintain their separate property during their divorce in a community property state.

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What experience do you have with handling volumes of records?

Individuals or attorneys retain sage when they have volumes of financial records in the form of paper or electronic data. Sage has developed techniques to handle large volumes of records. Our techniques creates inventories, scan the records and converts them into a database that renders reports into spreadsheets for analyses.

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What kind of process do you use to analyze the records?

Since most of our analysis involves financial information, we follow the money through the use of DIO. DIO is a proprietary database software technology that renders reports in Excel, allowing actual documents and data to be searched by keywords and viewed.

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Does your agency conduct witness interviews?

Our agency does conduct client interviews to uncover all the facts of the case. We also contact and interview witnesses after a discussion with our client’s attorney.

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Does your agency conduct asset searches?

Yes, Sage conducts asset searches and leverages the knowledge and experience gained as a Special Agent with the Internal Revenue Service to locate hidden assets.

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What can I expect if I hire your company?

With Sage, you can expect a highly competent and diligent advocate to render an objective expert witness report, and testify to the facts in court. We work side-by-side with you and your attorney throughout the engagement, and if necessary trial.

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How much do you charge?

Our rates vary depending on the type of case. We do require a retainer. We charge on an hourly basis against the retainer. Please call us at 512-659-3179 to discuss your matter.

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What is the best way to contact you?

Our office hours are 8:00AM – 5:00PM CST Monday through Friday. We are readily available on Weekends when needed. Please contact us at 512-659-3179 or e-mail us for a free initial phone consultation. See “Contact Us” for our fax number and our mailing address.