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Actual email correspondence between your truly, and a very busy paralegal.   She is employed with an prestigious firm in a metropolitan area outside of Virginia.  I have little doubt that ’Dolores’  stays extremely busy with such a demanding job.  I am quite flattered that she took the time to send such kind words of praise.  She’s a true  class act, as my father used to say.  After sending my response,  I decided to share it with my readership, whoever you are… out there in cyberspace.  Hopefully the correspondence between Dolores and I gives some insight into  the BulldogPI’s determination on behalf of clients.  The service in question was not a simple matter.  The recipient resides in the middle of coal country, moves almost yearly, and doesn’t like visitors.  Still, after an initial tense moment, the service went smoothly enough.  The biggest challenge was in locating her. 

  The actual names of the individuals in question have been changed out of the need for confidentiality. [In case someone didn't pick up on that.  Better get yourself some coffee....]  Those are the only changes that were made. 

-BulldogPI

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From: ‘Dolores Smith’
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:48 AM
To: james@bulldogpi.net
Cc: ‘Steven L. Jones’
Subject: RE: Invoice attached

James, I received your invoice and will process it immediately.  I am also going to put your contact information into our contact database so I don’t lose you.  You have been a true professional to work with and I thank you again for the over and beyond measures you took to ensure that we effected service of process on ‘Jane Doe.’  It was very nice working with you, and I hope to be able to do it again in the future.
 
Dolores Smith
 
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BulldogPI’s emailed response:

It was my pleasure.  If you need something, even just advice or a question about Virginia or West Virginia, give me a call.  I don’t charge for trying to be helpful.  Besides, as my brother (a professional recruiter) has drilled into my head: “Everyone knows someone.”  My business is a word of mouth referral business. If I don’t keep Ms. ‘Smith’ or Mr. ‘Jones’ happy, then they don’t recommend me when a colleague has a need in my territory.  Doing that little bit extra is  not only the way a professional should be, it’s good business.
 
If you (or a colleague) need something in Virginia or West Virginia and it’s too far from me to be practical, I try to refer over to an associate I trust.  I don’t charge for that either.  In short, if the phone’s not ringing, and my customers aren’t happy, my son doesn’t get to eat… and that little cuss sure is growing!
 
It’s been a pleasure Dolores,
 
James ‘BulldogPI’ Pollock
 www.bulldogpi.net
www.pollockserve.com
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Now who else is in need of a solution to their problem? 

-BulldogPI

Take your seats…. class is in session. 

Our lesson today addresses the complex relationship between:

The public’s perception:  (What people believe, observe, and personally experience)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcxOB42GmgM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lvRDoyvoAg&feature=related

Advertising  (Information presented to the general public, promoting tourism, services, or products)

http://www.huckleberrytrail.org/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6B7Rk_iIrA

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3685877545225290315#

and Reality.  (The truth shall set you free)

While investigating another matter, BulldogPI discovered this illegal and hidden campsite, just before sunset on January 27th.   The tent, clothes, and a variety of other items (descriptions withheld) were approximately 80 feet off of Blacksburg’s Huckleberry Trail. 

80 Feet from the Huckleberry  Trail…..

 from bikers, joggers, and small children

Here’s what I’ve learned since then.  The camp’s occupant was previously admitted to Montgomery County regional hospital (name, age, and additional information are restricted for  privacy reasons. ) I have witheld several additional  photographs and details pending further investigation and possible criminal activity.   Folks, what you see here is not staged…. the campsite and the contents were very real.

 Do you know who this guy is?

 Yes I do.

 Do you think this guy is dangerous? 

  Yes.  Very. 

Does he still ‘camp’ or live along the trail?

On the other question:    Yes. Law enforcement knows.  I told them.   After scoping  out the campsite I called the Montgomery County Sheriff’s department and informed them of my discovery.   Afterwards while making my way back to my vehicle (in the dark),  an attractive young woman ran past me… waving.

Uhh.. Not a good  place to jog alone after dark. 

 Pick another location

I think my blog has given insights into my perspectives on things before.  I do indeed see beauty in the world, but I see lots of other things too.  I see pain and frustration,  danger and sadness, questions and elusive answers.  Sometimes what people believe, or what they are ‘sold’, bears little resemblance to reality.  Sometimes for one reason or another, crucial pieces are hidden from public view (accidentally or intentionally, hidden they remain).   That’s where I come in… a seeker of the truth.

I don’t promise my clients answers, the truth often hides from even the best investigator.    I do challenge them, along with their respective legal council, to find an investigator, ‘a truth seeker,’ more persistent and determined.  

I didn’t pick  the company’s name,  an attorney nicknamed me ‘the BulldogPI’ and the rest was simply a logical progression.

 Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got puzzle piece to find…

-BulldogPI

I recieved an inquiry from someone at your firm (Vickie?)  this morning regarding a process serve in Christiansburg.  Although I appreciate inquires and possible business, I was able to read through the lines in regards to the communication that occurred.

Let’s be very clear:

1. Skip-tracing is not process serving. The client is responsible to provide me with the correct address for the recipient.  I got the impression that the solidity of the address in question is questionable.

2. In my opinion $65.00 dollars to perform a service of process  on someone residing in Christiansburg VA is a pretty reasonable fee. That fee does not include skip-tracing.

(Skip-tracing: The art of locating someone who has relocated, or in essence, has taken other measures to avoid being located.)

3. Like you, I’m a private investigator, and the compliance agent for my firm.

Generally speaking, I don’t like to subcontract for process serving assignments.  It typically results in misunderstandings, unverified information, and headaches.  Frankly, it’s not worth it.

4. I don’t hold back much.  I realize that I come across as strong willed, stubborn, and opinionated. I’m also the most determined, persistent, and ‘hard-core’ investigator/process server in the New River Valley.  Please don’t take my word for it, make some inquiries regarding who (and how) I am.

5. This is not a popularity contest.  This is a business. Your organization is based in northern Virginia (per the reverse search on the inquiry phone number: 703-xxx-xxxx)  I’m confident your firm is reselling services, and making a good profit margin by doing so. 

Frankly, it’s quite frustrating to me that Northern Virginia attorneys don’t, generally speaking, have the where-with-all to locate process servers in their areas of need.  Instead they enlist the help of  process serving clearing houses (which then subcontract, or re-sell, the assignment.  What an inefficient and ineffective way to conduct business.  Approaching things in this manner  muddies the lines of communication, and increases the expense  of  accomplishing the task at hand to their client. 

 Everyone wants compensation for their efforts: the law firm, your company, and of course yours truly.  Some of us just happen to  put more effort in then others.

 Best of luck to you and your organization.  I respectfully feel it’s in my best interest to decline the assignment as a subcontractor. 

In the likely event that the process serve is not completed to your client’s satisfaction, I’m willing to deal with the client directly and pay your organization a 25% referral fee.  Other then that arrangement,  I’m not interested. 

Sincerely,

James Pollock

Pollock’s Process Serving

www.pollockserve.com

Bulldog Investigations

www.bulldogpi.net

http://pursuitwire.com/2012/01/bank-says-it-cant-find-o-j-simpson/

What’s wrong with this picture?  Well, let’s start with no one bothered to do any websearches on OJ Simpson to see why he might not be home.  Then add some speculation as to whether or not people in the bank’s collection department have a clue on what they’re doing.

  Next time a debtor owes you over a half million dollars JP Morgan, give the old BulldogPI a call.  You’ll find I put a little more effort into tracking someone down then visiting the same residence day after day month on end….

BulldogPI