Team

Management

Paul Dank is the agency owner and practice manager. He is involved in the process of supervising, planning and executing every file, giving our clients and investigators one person to work with. Mr. Dank has supervised over 8,000 insurance claim investigations. He is a noted speaker on claims investigations and publishes The Defense Investigator, an investigation newsletter providing claims examiners and defense investigators with practical information they can use to make better decisions. When he purchased the agency, he eliminated the middle management layer and works directly with all investigators and clients.

Fran Spurgeon - Client Services

Fran Spurgeon joins our Team to manage the Client Services Department. Her role is to act as liaison between our customers and our investigative staff. It is her job to educate our clients on the services available through Sherlock, as well as to clearly communicate corporate protocols and the unique elements of each individual case to our investigators and surveillance staff. If this requires face-to-face contact or record copying, she is more than happy to arrange a personal office visit. Fran is no stranger to the insurance industry, with extensive experience in direct marketing to insurance companies and their legal representatives. Give her a call directly to discuss your needs at 248/225-1949.

Surveillance Staff

Our surveillance staff is comprised of former law enforcement personnel, former military personnel and private investigators who have been in private practice or worked with other insurance investigative agencies. We have over 100 years of collective experience investigating insurance claims in Michigan. All of our surveillance investigators are recognized experts by the Michigan courts and all have had experience testifying successfully about their work. We are confident that few if any other insurance claims investigative agencies have the depth of experience and knowledge that Sherlock’s surveillance does.

Investigative Staff

Like our surveillance staff, our investigative crew is derived from the same backgrounds. This group in also trained and experienced in locating information, locating individuals and in the fine art of statement taking.

Due to the nature of our work, we do not display a circum vitae for our investigators on this site. Clients may obtain them by contacting our office.