D. O. Richardson & Associates is an investigative agency specializing in Insurance Fraud Investigations. Established in Philadelphia in 1990, we are the leader in our field. We have unmatched experience in combating Workers' Compensation and Liability Insurance Fraud. Over the past 30+ years, our investigations have not only saved our clients hundreds of millions of dollars, but have led to many criminal prosecutions.

We offer our services to corporations and individuals, seeking the highest quality investigative services. We are experts in covert video surveillance and locating individuals and their hidden assets.

D. O. Richardson & Associates maintains operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland. Other jurisdictions are also available on a limited basis.

Our Services

  • We provide covert video surveillance in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland. Our surveillance unit specializes in combating Workers’ Compensation and Liability Insurance Fraud. Our operatives are highly skilled in locating hard to find people and their hidden assets. Using state of the art digital video technology, we are able to capture an accurate video record of all surveillance subjects. Our diversified agents are very skilled at maintaining convert undercover operations in a wide variety of neighborhoods. A professionally prepared report, completed with still photographs and video reproductions, is provided upon completion of our investigations.

  • Using numerous public and specialized private databases, we are able to collect, analyze and verify information on individuals and entities. Most importantly, the information produced is accurate and can be relied on for litigation or corporate uses.

  • Our investigators are highly skilled in locating, interviewing, and obtaining written and recorded statements from witnesses. Our team can also conduct neighborhood, business and social canvasses, helping to locate additional witnesses.

  • Health / Wellness checks can help to verify your subject’s medical treatment history, undisclosed injuries, and current activities. We can uncover this information and deliver a full, verifiable report.

  • A hospital / pharmacy canvass can help to verify your subject’s medical treatment history, undisclosed injuries, and current activities. We can uncover this information and deliver a full report.

  • For corporate clients, we can place undercover agents within your operations as a proven method to counteract theft, fraud, moral, safety and drug issues within your companies. 

Meet the Team

  • David O. Richardson

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    Mr. Richardson began working as an investigator in April of 1982. He founded D. O. Richardson & Associates in January 1990, specializing in Insurance Fraud Investigations. Mr. Richardson is a licensed Private Detective in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware.

  • Agnès Richardson

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Mrs. Richardson joined D. O. Richardson & Associates in April of 2013. She is a licensed Private Detective in Pennsylvania and holds a Degree in Business Administration.

  • Brian Smith

    DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS

    Mr. Smith started with D. O. Richardson & Associates in 2003 as an investigator, and has participated in thousands of Workers' Compensation and Liability Insurance Fraud Investigations. In 2009, he joined the office staff as an Investigative Supervisor and currently oversees operations in New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. Mr. Smith holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Waynesburg University.

  • Investigators and Senior Investigators

    For operational reasons we do not display photographs of our investigative agents. What we would like you to know is that we have a diverse group of men and women from various ethnic and social backgrounds. Some of our investigators are bilingual, which has proven to be very helpful during investigations in certain neighborhoods. Our staff is our most valuable asset and reflects the diversity of the claims filed in the regions we serve. It is our proven philosophy that an investigation has more success when an investigator is more relaxed and less noticeable in a given neighborhood. We also believe that we reduce liability when we utilize a female investigator on female surveillance subjects.

Join the team

From time to time, we seek to fill field investigator positions within our coverage zones. We cover Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and the New York City metropolitan areas. We seek motivated, self-disciplined field investigators to conduct covert surveillance in the field of insurance fraud prevention. Must be discreet, alert, observant, detail-oriented, able to follow directions, and confident with a video camera (equipment will be provided). Experience preferred, but not necessary. Flexible schedule; most jobs will require early starts.

A valid driver’s license, proper registration, and vehicle insurance are required. Must have a reliable vehicle and be willing to travel. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and contact information to info@dorichardson.com.



Service Area & Locations

Headquarters:
10 East Chestnut Hill Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118,
Tel:
215-248-1234, Fax 215-248-1330

New York and New Jersey:
244 Madison Avenue, Suite 162, New York, NY 10016,
Tel.
212-414-4350, Fax 212-414-4599

Delaware:
361 Sandpiper Road, Millsboro, DE 19966,
Tel.
800-697-1150

Maryland:
3391 Chester Grove Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774,
Tel.
800-697-1150