Oregon License: PI-ID 74548

Services We Provide


Expertise defined: Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field “Technical Expertise.

The Services (expertise) We Provide

The investigation of Property and Casualty Claims: Russ has over 20 years of experience in such work for insurance company SIU’s, third party administrators and privately insured entities. Russ’ expertise in this area includes canvassing and photographing the loss and recovery scenes, thoroughly interviewing the Insured, NISP, witnesses, and others as necessary, and obtaining proof of purchase / verification of ownership regarding property claimed in the loss. Additional work we do on such claims includes obtaining signed disclosures, securing copies of police and fire reports, analyzing call records, securing additional receipts or other proof of ownership of property listed in the claim, and conducting follow-up investigation. This includes conducting a second interview with the Insured or NISP to address information developed after the initial interviews, as well as reviewing certain records / documentation obtained during the investigation.


The investigation of: Workers’ Compensation Injury Claims (AOE / COE). Russ Darling has many years of experience conducting such work for insurance companies, self-insureds and third-party administrators. This includes the interviewing of claimants, witnesses, employers and managers, as well as other individuals with fruitful knowledge of the alleged injury, obtaining the first report of injury, a medical authorization, and other documents pertaining to the claim.

Civil and Legal Investigations: Russ has many years of experience serving attorneys and corporate clients. Such work has included locating individuals, property, vehicles, the interviewing of parties to disputes, civil suits, and business dealings, and searching for assets and property owned. (Please see Testimonials and Arthur Park entry).


Mortgage Insurance Investigations: Such investigations include a thorough review of the original loan package documents, and photographs / inspection of the subject property, as well as the interviewing of individuals as directed at case assignment. If so requested, interviews occur with the borrower(s), seller, individuals lending funds to the borrower(s) to facilitate the original transaction, as well as others involved in the loan transaction. Russ has over tens-years experience in such investigations.

Regarding the final product we provide to the client, the investigative report, Russ is routinely praised for such reports being of the highest quality, with a user-friendly format addressing all pertinent facts specific to the claim under scrutiny. With Russ Darling, you get a seasoned legal investigator with steadfast dedication to your distinct investigative needs and an investigative report of the highest quality.

Our Rates: $125 per hour and $.70 per mile

  • Avid Investigations is not offering video surveillance (subrosa) services at this time.


Serving Salem, Eugene, Portland - Surrouding Areas