About David M. Harlan, Licensed Private Investigator

David M. Harlan is a licensed private investigator with over 12 years of hands-on experience in the field. He began his career conducting background checks and surveillance for a regional investigations firm before moving into corporate fraud, insurance claims, and family law matters, including child custody and marital investigations. David holds a California Private Investigator license and has worked both as an in-house investigator for agencies and on independent contract assignments supporting insurance companies, HR departments, and attorneys. He is passionate about helping people understand the realities of private investigations and the steps required to enter this evolving profession responsibly.

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