Private Advisory for Sensitive Matters

Family offices, principals, attorneys, general counsel, and private clients occasionally confront matters where the consequences of making the wrong decision can be significant. These situations often involve high-stakes civil litigation, employment issues, privacy concerns, security matters, reputational risk, or other sensitive circumstances requiring thoughtful evaluation and experienced guidance.

Mike Wolivar serves as a trusted private advisor, helping clients navigate these matters with confidence. Drawing upon more than three decades of private-sector experience, he helps clients evaluate the circumstances, consider available options, and determine the most appropriate course of action before important decisions are made.

Many sensitive matters require specialized expertise. Equally important is selecting professionals whose capabilities, judgment, and professionalism are well matched to the unique requirements of the engagement. Mike’s recommendations are based on firsthand knowledge developed through decades of working alongside accomplished professionals across investigative, protective, intelligence, forensic, cybersecurity, employment, and litigation disciplines—not reputation, titles, or marketing.

Mike’s role extends well beyond making a recommendation. He remains personally engaged to help ensure that every engagement is performed to the exceptional standard his clients expect. He believes that identifying the right expertise is only the beginning. Delivering exceptional service, exceptional quality, responsiveness, and unwavering discretion throughout every engagement is equally important.

Matters Frequently Addressed

• High-stakes civil litigation

• Employment and workplace matters

• Protective intelligence

• Privacy and reputational concerns

• Executive and residential security

• Due diligence

• Domestic staff and vendor matters

• Internal fact-finding

• Crisis response

• Other sensitive and confidential matters

For family offices, a trusted advisor provides more than access to specialized expertise. Mike helps clients make informed decisions, coordinate the right resources, and maintain the exceptional level of professionalism expected throughout every engagement. Whether supporting complex litigation, resolving sensitive employment matters, or addressing security and privacy concerns, his commitment remains the same: protecting his clients’ interests through exceptional service, exceptional quality, and unwavering discretion.