Investigations & Forensic Analysis

Clarity where others
see only fog

Foglifter Partners delivers elite investigation and forensic analysis services for individuals and corporations navigating high-stakes situations where truth is obscured and the path forward demands certainty.

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Trusted partners when the stakes are highest

Foglifter Partners was founded on a single conviction: that no matter how complex the situation, truth can be uncovered. Our team of seasoned investigators and forensic analysts brings decades of combined experience across corporate, legal, financial, and personal matters.

We serve individuals confronting personal crises, attorneys building airtight cases, and corporations protecting their interests. Every engagement is handled with absolute discretion, rigorous methodology, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy.

285+
Cases Resolved
100%
Confidentiality
125+
Years Combined Experience
24/7
Rapid Response

The experts behind every engagement

Johnathan Schwartz
Principal Investigator

26 years of service in the U.S. Army division formerly known as the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, now the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (Army CID). Brings extensive experience in complex investigations, evidence development, witness interviews, case strategy, and investigative leadership. Known for a disciplined, fact-driven approach and a strong command of investigative procedure, legal standards, and case management. Brings deep expertise, credibility, and professionalism to sensitive matters involving corporate, civil, criminal, and internal investigations. Also serves as a paid professional witness, providing clear, credible, and well-supported testimony based on investigative findings, forensic review, and professional expertise.

Education

U.S. Military Academy at West Point — B.S. Law and Legal Studies

Stanford University — MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business

Denise Fitzgerald
Financial Crimes Investigator

Experienced in conducting detailed investigations into fraud, embezzlement, financial misconduct, asset tracing, and complex monetary transactions. Skilled in analyzing financial records, identifying irregular patterns, developing investigative findings, and supporting matters involving corporate, civil, and criminal exposure. Known for a meticulous, fact-driven approach, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable findings.

Education

USC — B.S. in Business Administration (Finance emphasis)

Georgetown University — M.S. in Data Science & Analytics

Stanford University — MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business

CAMS — Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist CFCS — Certified Financial Crime Specialist
Damian Rothmann
Digital Forensics Specialist

20 years of investigative and forensic analysis experience, including service in the U.S. Army as a Forensics Analyst. Experienced in the identification, collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence in support of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations. Brings a law-enforcement-oriented approach grounded in investigative discipline, evidentiary integrity, chain-of-custody standards, and clear forensic reporting. Trusted for handling complex digital matters with professionalism, accuracy, and a strong commitment to facts, procedure, and accountability. These qualifications support credible, defensible findings in civil, criminal, corporate, and regulatory matters.

Education

Indiana University, Indianapolis — B.S. in Digital Forensics

Carnegie Mellon University — Master of Information Systems Management (MISM)

Dr. Vivek Bajaj
Expert Forensics Lab Specialist

21 years of hands-on experience supporting the examination, processing, and preservation of physical and digital evidence in investigative environments. Expert in laboratory protocols and analysis, evidence handling, documentation, and maintaining chain-of-custody standards to support accurate and defensible forensic outcomes. Known for precision, organization, and a strong commitment to procedural integrity in support of investigations and forensic analysis work in criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.

Education

San José State University — B.S. in Forensic Science

University of Maryland, Baltimore — Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of Maryland, Baltimore — Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

What We Do

Two pillars of expertise,
one relentless standard

Investigations

When critical decisions hinge on hidden information, Foglifter's investigative team delivers answers. We deploy proven methodologies refined across hundreds of engagements to surface facts that others miss — assembling a complete picture with courtroom-ready precision.

  • Corporate fraud & internal investigations
  • Due diligence & background inquiries
  • Asset searches & recovery
  • Litigation support & witness location
  • Insurance fraud investigations
  • Workplace misconduct & compliance reviews
  • Missing persons & skip tracing
  • Surveillance & field operations

Forensic Analysis

Data doesn't lie — but it takes expertise to make it speak. Our forensic analysts dissect digital and financial evidence with scientific rigor, transforming raw data into clear, defensible findings that stand up to scrutiny in boardrooms, courtrooms, and regulatory proceedings.

  • Digital forensics & electronic discovery
  • Financial forensics & fraud examination
  • Computer & mobile device analysis
  • Forensic accounting & transaction tracing
  • Email & communications analysis
  • Data breach investigation & response
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Regulatory compliance analysis
How We Work

A disciplined process built on discretion

Every engagement follows a structured methodology designed to produce results that are thorough, defensible, and delivered with the urgency your situation demands.

01

Confidential Intake

We begin with a privileged conversation to understand your situation, define objectives, and establish scope. No engagement proceeds without absolute clarity on what you need.

02

Strategic Planning

Our team designs a tailored approach — selecting the right combination of investigative and forensic techniques, identifying timelines, and anticipating challenges before they emerge.

03

Execution

Investigators and analysts deploy in parallel where warranted, maintaining chain-of-custody protocols and documentation standards that ensure every finding is admissible and defensible.

04

Reporting & Counsel

You receive a comprehensive report of findings accompanied by clear, actionable analysis. Our team remains available for testimony, follow-up inquiries, and strategic consultation.

The standard our clients expect

Absolute Discretion

Confidentiality is not a policy — it is the foundation of every engagement. We operate with the understanding that your matter is sensitive, and we treat it accordingly.

Court-Ready Rigor

Every finding, every report, every piece of evidence is prepared to the standard required for legal proceedings. When the work must withstand challenge, ours does.

Seasoned Professionals

Our team includes former federal investigators, certified fraud examiners, forensic technologists, and litigation consultants with track records in the most demanding cases.

Individuals & Corporations

Whether you are a private individual seeking answers or a multinational managing risk, we calibrate our approach to fit your context and deliver at the level you require.

Technology-Driven

We invest in advanced forensic tools, proprietary databases, and analytical platforms that accelerate timelines and surface connections traditional methods miss.

End-to-End Partnership

We don't hand off reports and disappear. Foglifter Partners remains embedded with your team from first call through resolution — including expert testimony when required.

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Every case begins with
a confidential conversation

Whether you're facing a corporate crisis or a deeply personal matter, Foglifter Partners is ready to help you find the truth. Reach out to begin a discreet, no-obligation consultation.

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