Investigative Intelligence • Risk Management • Strategic Support
Veteran-Owned. Federal Experience. Trusted Results.
Most private investigators are hired after a problem occurs.
Living Waters Investigation and Protection LLC helps organizations identify risks, uncover facts, protect assets, strengthen operations, and make informed decisions before problems escalate.
Led by Edgar Rios — a former U.S. Marshals Service Senior Criminal Investigator with more than 20 years of federal investigative, operational, and program development experience, and a U.S. Navy veteran trained and experienced in the JAG Corps — Living Waters provides investigative intelligence, litigation support, security consulting, risk assessment, and professional services designed to strengthen organizational resilience and support critical decision-making.
We serve as a trusted partner to attorneys, businesses, fiduciaries, property managers, financial stakeholders, and private clients seeking reliable information, actionable insights, and professional solutions.
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Core Service Areas
Investigative Intelligence & Litigation Support
Supporting attorneys, businesses, and private clients through fact-based investigations and intelligence gathering.
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Witness Location and Interviews
- Statement Development
- Evidence Development
- Due Diligence Investigations
- Background Investigations
- Surveillance Operations
- Case Intelligence Support
Asset Discovery & Judgment Recovery Support
Helping clients identify hidden assets and uncover financial information that supports enforcement and recovery efforts.
- Asset Research
- Hidden Asset Identification
- Asset Verification
- Judgment Enforcement Support
- Property Research
- Business Affiliation Research
- Financial Intelligence Research
Corporate Intelligence & Risk Assessment
Providing decision-makers with the information needed to reduce risk and protect organizational interests.
- Fraud Investigations
- Employee Misconduct Investigations
- Compliance Reviews
- Internal Investigations
- Due Diligence Reviews
- Risk Assessments
- Business Intelligence Services
Legal Support Services
Reliable support for legal professionals and self-represented litigants.
- Registered Process Service
- Locate Services (Skip Tracing)
- Locate and Contact Verification
- Trustee Verification
- Fiduciary Verification
- Legal Document Assistance
- Court Document Preparation Support
Legal Document Assistance is available to self-represented litigants in San Bernardino County only (B&P §§6400–6415). Living Waters is not a law firm.
Security Consulting & Protective Assessment
Helping organizations identify vulnerabilities and strengthen protective measures.
- Security Vulnerability Assessments
- Threat Assessments
- Workplace Violence Prevention Consultation
- Physical Security Surveys
- Risk Mitigation Recommendations
- Security Program Reviews
Emergency Preparedness & Organizational Resilience
Helping institutions and businesses plan for disruption, protect their people, and recover with confidence.
- Emergency Preparedness Assessments
- Emergency Response Planning
- Crisis Management Planning
- Organizational Preparedness Reviews
- FEMA-Informed Emergency Management Support
- Business Continuity Support
- Incident Response Consultation
Training & Workforce Development
Developing future professionals and strengthening organizational readiness.
- Private Investigator Career Mentoring
- Registered Process Server Training
- Professional Development Programs
- Investigative Fundamentals
- Report Writing Fundamentals
- Workplace Safety Awareness
- Professional Skills Development
Why Living Waters
Federal Investigative Experience
More than two decades of federal investigative, intelligence, operational planning, and public safety experience.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned & Operated
Certified SDVOSB and Veteran-Owned Small Business. Built upon the values of service, integrity, accountability, and mission accomplishment developed through federal and military service.
Strategic Problem Solvers
We do more than gather information. We help clients understand risks, evaluate options, and make informed decisions.
Litigation-Focused Support
Our investigative services are designed to support attorneys, fiduciaries, businesses, and individuals facing complex legal and financial matters.
Trusted Professional Partner
We operate with professionalism, discretion, integrity, and accountability in every engagement.
A Force Multiplier for Clients
Living Waters extends the capabilities of law firms, businesses, and organizations — specialized investigative intelligence, risk assessment, and support services without increasing internal staffing.
Ideal Clients
Law Firms • Corporate Legal Departments • Insurance Professionals • Property Owners & Managers • Fiduciaries & Trustees • Financial Stakeholders • Small & Mid-Sized Businesses • Nonprofit Organizations • Private Individuals • Public Agencies
Brand Positioning Statement
Living Waters Investigation and Protection LLC is not a traditional private investigation firm.
We provide investigative intelligence, risk assessment, litigation support, and strategic consulting services that help clients uncover facts, mitigate risk, safeguard assets, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Information. Insight. Action.
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