Private Investigator in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wasser Investigations has provided discreet intelligence across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County since 1985. From the deep-water estates of the Las Olas Isles to the litigation firms downtown, you get a licensed investigator who handles your case directly never a call center.
Free and confidential, with no obligation.
Licensed Fort Lauderdale Private Investigator
Wasser Investigations (Florida license #A3200002) is a premier, fully licensed private investigative agency serving Fort Lauderdale and the greater Broward County area since 1985. Operating from our Coral Gables headquarters on Ponce de Leon Boulevard, we have immediate access via the I-95 corridor to deploy throughout the city. Whether your case involves a complex maritime dispute near Port Everglades or high-stakes corporate litigation in the downtown core, a senior investigator manages the file from inception to resolution. Your privacy is paramount, and every inquiry remains strictly confidential from the first call.
A Fort Lauderdale Investigator You Work With Directly
Fort Lauderdale is defined by its waterways and its wealth. The city’s landscape ranges from the mega-yachts moored along the 17th Street Causeway and the Intracoastal to the historic, affluent neighborhoods of Rio Vista and Victoria Park. This unique, high-net-worth environment frequently requires specialized investigative work: maritime asset searches, quiet high-asset divorce intelligence, boating injury claims, and corporate due diligence for the dense concentration of law firms operating along Las Olas Boulevard.
Having operated throughout Broward County for four decades, we are deeply familiar with the local legal landscape, including the Broward County Courthouse on Southeast 6th Street where these complex disputes are ultimately litigated. Whether you are a defense attorney requiring airtight surveillance before a deposition, or a spouse in a waterfront estate needing discreet, definitive answers, you get a seasoned professional who understands the terrain both on land and on the water and stays on your case until the facts are secured.
Talk to Your Investigator
Downtown law firms and Fort Lauderdale families both bring us cases, from injury claims to private family matters along the water.
Legal Professionals
You have a case and a deadline. We get you the proof. We run surveillance, find and interview witnesses, take signed statements, and pull background and asset records. You get clear video and reports that hold up in court, and you reach your investigator by phone, not a front desk.
Private Clients
Something feels wrong, and you need to know for sure. We handle infidelity cases, child custody worries, and background checks. We work with discretion, and we never judge. You get real answers and proof that would hold up if your case goes to court.
What We Investigate
We handle the cases South Florida attorneys and families bring us most. Each one is led by a licensed investigator and built to hold up in court.
Surveillance & Infidelity
We watch and record what is really going on, on video, without being seen. The proof holds up in court.
Personal Injury & Negligent Security
When the other side denies fault, we get the witnesses, the scene, and the video that show what happened.
Insurance Defense & Workers' Comp
We document what a claimant can really do, with clear surveillance that defense firms can use.
Background & Asset Searches
We find out who someone really is, and track down hidden money or property in a dispute.
Child Custody
We gather honest proof of what happens during visits, so a judge can see the full picture.
Litigation Support & Statements
We build the facts for your case, from signed witness statements to a clear timeline of events.
You Work With the Investigator, Start to Finish
Lots of firms say they have experience. Few can show 40 years and a Florida license number. We have both.
Travis Wasser owns the firm and works the cases himself. You get one person from your first call to your final report. You never get handed off to a stranger.
- Licensed Florida agency #A3200002. You can verify it with the state.
- Member of the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI).
- Court-ready video, witnesses, and signed statements.
- A real person who answers, day or night.
How It Works
Free, private call
Tell us what's going on. We listen, we answer your questions, and we keep it all private.
A clear plan
We map out the work and the cost up front. We tell you what we can prove, and what we cannot.
We get to work
Your investigator runs the surveillance, talks to witnesses, or pulls the records your case needs.
You get your report
You get a clear report with the video, photos, and statements, ready for court or your own peace of mind.
“I've worked with Travis personally on several personal injury cases. Each time, Travis's services have resulted in us getting a wonderful settlement for our clients because he gets really good surveillance that we can use in defense of the cases.”Marc A. Rapaport, Partner · Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
“Meeting Travis has been a game-changer for our firm. An insurance company denied liability, and we turned the case around.”Personal Injury Attorney, South Florida
“He's great at getting video, witnesses, affidavits, working with police, and gathering information on defendants. I recommend him without hesitation.”Eric Mausner, Personal Injury Lawyer, Miami
“You can call him at 3 in the morning, and if you need something right away, he will jump out of bed and get it done.”Attorney, South Florida
Serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
Our office is on Ponce de Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables, about 40 minutes south of Fort Lauderdale by I-95. We work Las Olas, Victoria Park, and the beach and Intracoastal areas in person, and we know our way around the canals and gated isles where surveillance gets tricky. The Broward County Courthouse on Southeast Sixth Street handles the cases that go to trial. We started in Miami-Dade, and we cover Broward and Palm Beach the same way.
NEARBY AREAS WE SERVE
- Las Olas Isles
- Victoria Park
- Coral Ridge
- Rio Vista
- Sailboat Bend
- Tarpon River
- Colee Hammock
- Harbor Beach
Common Questions About Hiring a Private Investigator
What does a private investigator cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Most Fort Lauderdale cases are billed by the hour, and the total tracks the work. Surveillance along the water or the isles can take a few days and a boat's-eye view. Background and asset searches are flat fees and cost less. We give you a written price before we begin, with no hidden charges on the invoice.
Are private investigators licensed in Florida?
Yes, provided the firm is licensed. The state regulates Florida private investigators, so verify good standing before you hire. We have held license #A3200002 since 1985. Lawful work is what keeps your evidence admissible in the Broward County courts on Southeast Sixth Street, where the cases that go to trial end up.
Can a private investigator tap a phone or track a boat or car?
No. We cannot tap a phone, open private accounts, or place a tracker on a vehicle or vessel you do not own. Those acts are illegal and would ruin your case. We document the truth through lawful surveillance and records, which is the only proof a judge will accept.
How do I know an investigator is legitimate?
Check the Florida license, confirm insurance, and get a written agreement listing the work, the cost, and the timeline. Then ask who handles the case. At Wasser, a senior investigator stays with you the whole way, and we are glad to verify our license with the state.
Do you work with attorneys in Broward?
Yes. Much of our Broward work supports attorneys. We run surveillance, document personal injury and negligent security claims, take signed statements, and pull backgrounds and assets. Firms from outside Florida hire us as their investigators on the ground for Fort Lauderdale cases, since we know the county courthouse and how to get usable video along the water.
Will my case remain private?
Yes. We hold your name and the details of your case in confidence and never reveal who hired us. Whether you are an attorney protecting a file or someone dealing with a private family matter, discretion is part of the job, and we hold to it on every case from the first call to the last.
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Your first call is free and private, with no pressure. Tell us what's going on, and we'll tell you how we can help.
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