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William Gailey Featured on OC Lawyer Magazine

LA PI — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:06:08 +0000

Bill Gailey was featured on the cover of the Orange County Bar Association’s monthly journal, the OC Lawyer.

The magazine honored several veterans for their service to our country. The list of individuals included veterans from World War II to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Mr. Gailey was a Sergeant U.S. Army Paratroopers 1965-1968, Combat Engineer Demolition Expert, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Vietnam, decorated, wounded in action. 82nd Airborne Division, stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Mr. Gailey is the founder and Chairman of Gailey Associates, Inc.

Gailey Associates, Inc. is a professional investigations firm with offices in Orange County and in Los Angeles, California. Gailey Associates, Inc. conducts surveillance investigations, background checks, records research, service of process, computer forensics, political consulting and many other forms of investigations. The firm’s partners include Bill Gailey, Cheryl L. Yocum JD, Justin Hodson CPI, Jeff Gailey and Diana Roupoli, JD. For more information on Mr. Gailey and Gailey Associates, you can visit their websites at InvestigatorForYou.com and GaileyAssociates.com.

William Gailey Reappointed to State Bar Board of Governors

LA PI — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:24:06 +0000

William “Bill” Gailey was confirmed by the California State Senate to his reappointment as a Member of the State Bar Board of Governors on September 7, 2009. The confirmation was by a unanimous vote of 39-0. Mr Gailey’s second consecutive term on the Board of Governors expires on September 1, 2011.

The State Bar is governed by a 23-member Board of Governors. Fifteen are lawyers elected by members of the State Bar. A 16th lawyer is elected by the California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA) Board of Directors.

Since 1977, the State Bar has operated with increased involvement by the public. Beginning that year, six “public” or non-lawyer members were appointed to the Board of Governors – four by California’s governor, one by the state Senate Committee on Rules and one by the Speaker of the Assembly. The 23rd member of the Board of Governors is the State Bar president, who is elected by the other board members to serve a fourth year as the bar’s chief officer.

Bill Gailey is a licensed Private Investigator, the Founder and Chairman of Gailey Associates, Inc. Gailey Associates, Inc. is a professional investigations firm with offices in Orange County and in Los Angeles, California. Gailey Associates, Inc. conducts surveillance investigations, background checks, records research, service of process, computer forensics, political consulting and many other forms of investigations. The firm’s partners include Bill Gailey, Cheryl L. Yocum, JD, Justin Hodson, Jeff Gailey and Diana Roupoli, JD. For more information, please visit Gailey Associates, Inc. or InvestigatorForYou.com

Orange County Private Investigator Justin D. Hodson has earned the CPI designation

LA PI — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:23:09 +0000

Justin D. Hodson earned the Certified Private Investigator designation from the California Association of Licensed Investigators (C.A.L.I.).

The CPI designation stands for Certified Private Investigator. This designation is earned through a tough vetting process set up by the Board of Directors of C.A.L.I. The applicant for this designation must be licensed for no less than three consecutive years and have earned numerous continuing education credits. Once an applicant is qualified by the Board of Directors the applicant must take an exam. The exam consists of a minimum of 100 questions that range from ethics to court procedure. The exam is written and proctored by current and past C.A.L.I. board members. To date there are only 60 Certified Private Investigators in the United States.

The California Association of Licensed Investigators is the largest association of Licensed Private Investigators in the world. C.A.L.I.’s goals are to advance the investigation and security professions. Association goals are met through educational programs and through aggressively advocating the needs of the profession in the government and state legislature.

Justin D. Hodson is a California Licensed Private Investigator. He is a Vice President at Gailey Associates, Inc. He is also the Vice President of Investigative Services for C.A.L.I. In addition, he volunteers as the Chair of the Unlicensed Activities Committee for C.A.L.I. Gailey Associates, Inc. conducts surveillance investigations, background checks, records research, service of process, computer forensics, political consulting and many other forms of investigations. The firm’s partners include Bill Gailey, Cheryl L. Yocum JD, Jeff Gailey and Diana Roupoli, JD. For more information on Mr. Hodson and Gailey Associates you can visit their websites at InvestigatorForYou.com andGaileyAssociates.com.

The Importance of Belonging to a Profession Investigator’s Association

LA PI — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:10:32 +0000

By Justin D. Hodson – Licensed Private Investigator

Depending on who you ask, the term “professional association” might be defined in several ways. To some, it is just another line they add to their resume. Some may feel it is simply a marketing tool. Others may feel it’s just a way to meet individuals in the same industry. To a true professional investigator, an association is much more than one simple thing. A professional investigators association can be a driving force that changes an industry and promotes their membership. For any investigator, a professional association should be as important to their business as their clients, office, employees, and etc. A well established professional association offers networking opportunities, legislation support, competitive intelligence, marketing, benefits, business applications, and, most importantly, education.

Participation
To get the most out of an association the member must participate. Participation is key to harness the full value of an investigators association. Participation can start small. For example, a member can participate in local meetings, donate time or money, write an article for the association journal, run for a position in the association, etc. Some members of associations feel simply belonging is enough. This mentality is a disservice to the association and the member.

Networking
A well-established investigators association offers many networking opportunities. These opportunities can provide an investigator with new contacts and new business ventures. Investigators can network with others who may specialize in a service that the member does not know about. That member can in turn learn more about that service and partner with the investigator. Also, some members of the association might be inactive in investigations. These inactive members often refer cases to active members. Finally, networking can lead to work. Many members need subcontractors and employees for their businesses. Many larger investigation agencies are members of associations and often hire other members as employees or subcontractors. In addition to the exchange of work, investigators can also exchange intelligence. The exchange of intelligence between investigators is invaluable. The intelligence can be anywhere from types of equipment one might use to certain marketing ventures. Networking in an association is an invaluable benefit to any member.

Legislation Support
Often, many associations participate in the legislation process in their state and on the federal level. Some associations, like the California Association of Licensed Investigators, have their own committees that focus only on legislation. Many times, these associations will create and support bills that support the ideals of their membership.

Education
One of the most important benefits of an association is the direct and overall education it provides. Most associations, like the California Association of Licensed Investigators, pride themselves on superior seminars and conferences that provide their members with a top-of-the-line education. These associations provide education on laws, legal procedure, investigation techniques, business applications and much more. To further one’s career as an investigator, continued education is a key element. Continued education keeps investigators competitive, aware, and up-to-date on new laws.

In conclusion, participation in an association is key to a successful career as an investigator. The aforementioned are only a few valuable points of joining an association. There are many other valuable factors of an association. When looking into an association, make sure they are established, have a good structure, have history, and other members. It is important to pick the right association for you.

William Gailey to Chair State Bar Task Force

LA PI — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:09:08 +0000

The State Bar announced that a State Bar Task Force will conduct a thorough investigation of the recent illegal leak of a Judicial Nominee Evaluation Commission (JNE) rating of a judicial candidate.

The JNE Investigation Task Force will be Chaired by William Gailey, a member of the Board of Governors who is a former homicide detective with the Los Angeles police department and now heads Gailey Associates, Inc., a private investigation firm. The members of the JNE Task Force will include Bonnie Dumanis, District Attorney of San Diego County who is concluding her third year on the Board of Governors; Richard Frankel, also concluding his third year on the Board of Governors; and Joseph Chairez, a member of the Board of Governors and a former president of the Orange County Bar Association.

The JNE Investigation Task Force will focus its investigation on how a “not qualified” rating of former state Sen. Charles S. “Chuck” Poochigian was leaked to the public while it was still confidential before the JNE Commission and before the nomination of Senator Poochigian was announced. Governor Schwarzenegger later nominated Poochigian to the 5th District Court of Appeal in Fresno on Aug. 20. The Commission on Judicial Appointments, which acts on appellate court nominees, will consider the appointment Sept. 24, 2009

Bill Gailey is a licensed Private Investigator, the Founder and Chairman of Gailey Associates, Inc. Gailey Associates, Inc. is a professional investigations firm with offices in Orange County and in Los Angeles, California. Gailey Associates, Inc. conducts surveillance investigations, background checks, records research, service of process, computer forensics, political consulting and many other forms of investigations. The firm’s partners include Bill Gailey, Cheryl L. Yocum JD, Justin Hodson, Jeff Gailey and Diana Roupoli, JD.

Justin Hodson Special Guest Speaker at ITT Tech Commencement

LA PI — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:57:50 +0000

On September 23rd, 2009 ITT Tech’s latest class will be graduating at the La Mirada Performing Arts Center. The graduation ceremonies will start at 7:00 p.m. The class will consist of Associate and Bachelor degree graduates. Mr. Hodson plans on speaking about perseverance and staying positive in a slow job market. In addition to being a special guest speaker, Mr. Hodson serves on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board for the school.

Justin Hodson is a licensed Private Investigator and Vice President of Gailey Associates, Inc. In addition to his duties at Gailey Associates, Mr. Hodson is the Vice President of Investigative Services at the California Association of Licensed Investigators. Mr. Hodson also Chairs the Unlicensed Practices Committee for the Association. Gailey Associates, Inc. is a professional investigations firm with offices in Orange County and in Los Angeles, California. Gailey Associates, Inc. conducts surveillance investigations, background checks, records research, service of process, computer forensics, political consulting and many other forms of investigations. The firm’s partners include Bill Gailey, Cheryl L. Yocum, JD, Justin Hodson, Jeff Gailey and Diana Roupoli, JD.

For more information, please visit InvestigatorForYou.com or Gailey Associates, Inc.