Foremost Investigations is a full service Private Investigation firm based in Portland, Oregon, serving the entire Pacific Northwest.

Owner Lloyd Rash began his career in investigations over 25 years ago, and 20 years ago branched out with his own company to focus on and specialize in surveillance and support services for Insurance Adjusters, Attorneys, and Third Party Administrators who help win the fight against financial fraud in the claims industry. 

Not in the claims industry? That’s OK, Foremost Investigations can still help.  Our team of investigators is comprised of exceptionally trained individuals with deep experience in most areas of legal practice.  From small claims and process serving to custodial rights and multi-million dollar estates, Foremost Investigations is here to serve your Oregon and Washington investigative needs with an investigator that understands your needs.

Why is Foremost Investigations unique? When you hire Foremost Investigations, you are hiring the outliers of the industry. Our investigators operate within the legal limitations established by law, but with the highest level of aggression to obtain unparalleled results.  

We are Licensed Investigators because we are passionate about the job.  Once you choose Foremost, our primary objective is to provide clients with results. Whether you are an attorney, a claims adjuster, or a private citizen, our goal is your satisfaction. From surveillance on injury cases with millions of dollars on the line, to locating your childhood friend, your passion becomes ours.

Foremost Investigations, Inc. serves each client as if they are our only client.

Specialized needs in report writing, evidence format, and scheduling are met without delay. Clients are updated as requested on surveillance cases, and at every pertinent interval on SIU cases.

Communication is key to our successful relationships.

Foremost Investigations, Inc. is committed to providing integrity and transparency in a world fraught with fraud and deceit. Because you will always have direct access to the investigator working your case, you can rest easy knowing that your strategy and directives are being adhered to.

Owner Lloyd Rash Has Over 25 Years Of Experience As An Investigator And Created Foremost Investigations Over 20 Years Ago

Prior to commencing surveillance, we will conduct a thorough background check of your claimant including a S.S.N. check, D.M.V. records (including running license plates), address history, phone number verification, and even court & police records if necessary.

Our investigators are all equipped with the highest quality equipment available and are fully prepared to follow your subject wherever they may travel.

Our “best of” list includes footage of claimants at work, in the gym, at theme parks, hitting the slopes on Mt Hood, on the Columbia hooking a spring Chinook, and even building one of Portland’s most important landmarks, which shall remain unsullied by maintaining anonymity.