About Us
Established in 1998 and incorporated in 2000, JP Investigative Group, Inc. is a woman owned small business founded by Tracy Paonessa and Joseph Paonessa. Tracy and Joe are licensed Private Investigators and Joe received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Pittsburgh. Together, they entered the work force as police officers and continued their careers for several years in law enforcement prior to starting this full service investigative firm. They are dedicated to each client and integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality are high priorities at JP Investigative Group, Inc. at all times.
JPI is committed to excellence and creating flexible solutions for their clients in the insurance, legal, and domestic industries. The courteous staff listens to your needs and understands that each case has to be handled differently. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment in house, adequately equipped vehicles, territorial intelligence, and creative undercover work, JP Investigative Group seeks to remain an innovative investigative agency with the latest in technological advances to successfully and effectively close your case.
Certifications & Professional Affiliations:
- Alabama Private Investigator’s Association (APIA)
- Atlanta Claims Association in Georgia (ACA)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- National Association of Investigative Specialists (NAIS)
- National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS)
- North Carolina Association of Private Investigators (NCAPI)
- Private Investigators Association of Virginia (PIAVA)
- South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators (SCALI)
- South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA)
- Tennessee Association of Licensed Professional Investigators (TALPI)
- U.S. General Services Administration “Pathway to Success” Training – JP Investigative Group is currently a GSA contract holder
