When the stakes are high, you need an investigator who treats your case like it’s the only one.

Foremost Investigations is a full-service private investigation firm based in Portland, Oregon, serving clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. We work with insurance adjusters, attorneys, third-party administrators, and private clients — from multi-million dollar fraud cases to locating a long-lost friend. Whatever brings you to us, your objective becomes ours.

Why Foremost?

We are the outliers of this industry. Our investigators operate within the full boundaries of the law, but pursue results with an intensity most firms won’t match. When you hire us, you work directly with the investigator handling your file. Your strategy and directives are followed precisely, and you’re updated at every meaningful interval.

Owner Lloyd Rash has spent 25 years running Foremost with a focus on surveillance and fraud support for the claims industry. Our team brings deep experience across legal practice areas — process serving, custodial disputes, SIU cases, background investigations, witness interviews, and more.

We handle specialized reporting formats, evidence requirements, and scheduling without delay. We treat every client as if they’re our only client.

Communication is key to our successful relationships.