Swailes & Company, Inc.

Trusted Digital Forensics, Investigations, Risk Consulting and Employment Screening since 1990.
As a Certified Veteran-Owned business, we empower business leaders, general counsels, and legal teams to uncover the truth, safeguard critical assets, and make informed, evidence-based decisions with confidence.

With over 30 years of experience, Swailes & Company brings clarity to complex situations through licensed investigations, expert digital forensic services, security and cyber risk assessments and employment screening services. We’re headquartered in Houston, Texas and serve clients nationwide and internationally, from law firms and corporations to government agencies and private organizations.

Our Core Services

Investigations

From internal fraud to intellectual property theft, Swailes & Company discreetly investigates sensitive matters with precision and professionalism. We gather facts, document findings, and provide clear, defensible evidence that holds up in court, arbitration, or internal disciplinary proceedings. Whether you’re responding to suspected misconduct, data loss, or reputational threats, our investigative approach is rooted in confidentiality, legal awareness, and real-world results.

Security Consulting

Swailes & Company provides strategic security consulting to help clients identify vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and reduce risk from both insider and external threats. We advise on physical and digital security posture, conduct cyber risk assessments, and design insider threat programs tailored to your organization’s size, structure, and exposure. Our goal is to help clients protect sensitive data, intellectual property, personnel, and reputation, before a breach or incident occurs.

Digital Forensics

Swailes Computer Forensics delivers expert digital investigations involving computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms, and storage media. We help clients uncover, preserve, and analyze electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner; supporting civil litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory matters. Our team includes certified forensic examiners with experience serving as expert witnesses in court, providing detailed reports and testimony that stand up to legal scrutiny.

Employment Background Screening

Our background screening division delivers thorough, legally compliant reports aligned with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and industry best practices. We help HR teams, hiring managers, and executives make informed decisions by verifying critical information, from criminal history and employment records to civil litigation, education, and professional credentials. Each screening is tailored to your organization’s risk tolerance and regulatory requirements, ensuring both accuracy and compliance.

Why Swailes?

  • Serving clients since 1990
  • Licensed investigators with extensive corporate and legal experience
  • Confidential, ethical, and professional
  • Houston-based with national and international reach
  • Led by Kevin C. Swailes, a recognized leader in corporate security, legal investigations, cyber risk and security consulting

Who We Serve

  • Law Firms & General Counsels
  • Business Leaders & Board of Directors
  • Corporate Security Leaders
  • Technology Companies
  • Energy
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing

Case Snapshot

When a senior executive resigned unexpectedly, our client suspected that valuable, confidential information had been stolen. Swailes investigators conducted a discreet, targeted inquiry, uncovering unauthorized file transfers, cloud activity, and confidential client data taken in violation of company policy. The findings were fully documented in a timeline-based report, enabling swift legal action and successful preservation of proprietary assets. Our work helped the client secure injunctive relief and protect their competitive advantage. This case demonstrates our comprehensive approach, integrating digital forensics, investigative insight, and IP protection protocols.

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