About Us
Our Story
The staff of JPPI has performed quality investigations for small businesses, law firms, corporations, third party administrators and the private sector for over 30 years combined. The success of JPPI is rooted in the consistent quality and tailored services provided to each client to fit their individual needs on a case-by-case basis. All assignments are conducted with professionalism and confidentiality, and above all, executed with DUE DILIGENCE and INTEGRITY.
We provide discreet, ethical, and thorough investigative services that help individuals, businesses, legal teams, and organizations make informed decisions with confidence.
We are driven by values
JPPI offers investigators who hold designations such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI), Certified Paralegal (CP), and who are members of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the NC Private Protective Service Board and SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Our investigators have extensive knowledge and experience in managing criminal investigations, insurance investigations, executive protection, commercial investigations, background investigations, locates/skip tracing, conducting interviews/recorded statements, as well as conducting domestic investigations. Our investigators complete process service and provide notarized affidavits as proof of service.
We have an extension amount of experience managing court appointed cases for attorneys in conjunction with the NC Indigent Defense Services. JPPI is also an approved investigative company for The South Carolina Commission for Indigent Defense.
Retaining JPPI services provides you with an investigator who pays attention to detail and treats every case individually; taking into consideration your subject’s lifestyle, living condition, and unique schedule. JPPI investigators will provide timely and detailed reports, as well as display exceptional communication skills with verbal updates or email notifications upon your request.
Tonya Phifer
is the President/Sr. Investigator with JPPI. She began her investigative career over 20 years ago in Charlotte, NC with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. She founded TPPI Investigative Services in 2005. Tonya has tremendous experience in acquiring critical information and delivering outstanding results in counties throughout North Carolina. Her experience and interpersonal communication skills are superior in the field. She has thus created a legacy of efficient strategies and detailed research methods for all of JPPI’s clients. Tonya’s 19+ years of field experience plus 16+ years experience in oversight of business ventures equal the solid foundation for success that JPPI Investigative Services has achieved.
Certifications and Accommodations:
Certified Fraud Examiner | 2016 FBI Citizens Academy | NC Association of PI Members | Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator | Pursuing Paralegal Diploma at Central Piedmont Community College
MEET OUR STAFF
TOM WEIR – Associate Investigator
Tom is a native and a 35 veteran of law enforcement from the Brooklyn, New York area. He has extensive experience conducting surveillance and investigations and other high crimes. During his tenure as a police officer, Tom has recorded over 250 arrests and has received numerous medals. He has worked as a PBA (Police Benevolent Association) Delegate for 10 years and was a Widows and Orphans Committee member.
Prior to his current position, he was hired by a construction safety company, investigating all accidents and incidents on construction sites. With years of experience, Tom is now serving Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas as a JPPI Associate Investigator.
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Whether your matter is legal, personal, commercial, or insurance-related, JPPI is ready to help you uncover the facts with professionalism and discretion.