Michael R. Wolivar
Confidential Advisory & Strategic Investigations for Sensitive Matters
Trusted in complex, highly sensitive matters involving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their advisors.
Since 1995
Client Quote
Re $ 20 million plus lawsuit: "I worked with Mike Wolivar on a patent infringement lawsuit. He was cost conscious, always kept the end goals in mind, and more than anything else, he was able to deliver results using creative investigative techniques. He was supurb. I highly recommend him." - A.G., General Counsel (as posted by client on Linkedin)
Work History in Private Intelligence & High-Stakes Investigations for Principals, Family Offices and General Counsels
Private Intelligence (Protection before damage occurs; intelligence that is forward-looking, analytical and designed to inform decisions before the risk materializes) ⎯ Pre-transaction and counterparty diligence • Reputational risk analysis • Political or jurisdictional exposure • Vulnerability assessments • Network mapping and influence analysis • Ongoing situational awareness for principals
Confidential Investigations ⎯ Securing hard-to-get evidence and information for litigation • Asset tracing and recovery support • Internal misconduct inquiries • Fact development in sensitive disputes • Executive or personal exposure investigations
Experience as a Trusted Solutions Confidant to UHNW Individuals and General Counsels | Concealed Armed Executive Protection | Investigative Practitioner
CCW | Exposed Firearm Permit | Guard Card | Pepper Spray Certification | Taser Pulse 2 | CPR, First Aid & AED Certified | Pending FAA Certified Drone Pilot
Client Quote
Re Subcontract work: "I have used Mike Wolivar and his team for over 11 years on multiple cases, to include complex litigation investigations and high profile threats of violence cases. Mike and his team have always excelled at providing excellent written investigative reports and meeting all case objectives in a cost efficient manner. I strongly recommend Mike for any high-stakes investigation and physical surveillance in Southern California." - Scott Nelson | SRMG, LLC | Ret. Deputy Asst. Director of FBI | Former VP of Security at Warner Bros. | Senior Security Executive for Time Warner Inc.
Mike Wolivar took above photo during part of a successful physical surveillance / undercover investigation that identified suspects and the location of a large part of the $ 7,000,000 in stolen high-technology.
We provided evidence and suspect names to law enforcement who effected arrests and search warrants, and continued investigation of the organized crime group. Evidence indicated group sought to transport high technology out of U.S.
Mike Wolivar served a rush TRO on a Person of Concern who has a history of violence and stalking in West LA. LAPD officers assisted in the high-risk service of process.
