DeFatta & Associates LLC
Investigative and Risk Analysis ServicesOur Mission:
DeFatta & Associates, LLC has a simple mission. to utilize every investigative and research tool available to the investigations industry in order to successfully complete our investigations, while keeping our clients' best interests in mind across every step of the investigation. We are licensed in Louisiana(3333-080197-LA) and Texas (A26290901) as a private investigative company.
Why Choose DeFatta & Associates, LLC
DeFatta & Associates, LLC is a professional investigative firm dedicated to helping organizations and individuals uncover the truth, prevent fraud, and manage investigative challenges with confidence. Our firm provides investigative services and professional training programs for corporate clients, casino operations, attorneys, and private individuals who require experienced investigative support.
Drawing on decades of investigative experience, we assist clients in addressing matters involving internal fraud, employee misconduct, financial irregularities, and other complex investigative concerns. In addition to investigative services, we deliver training programs designed to strengthen investigative skills, improve fraud detection capabilities, and increase security awareness among investigators, security personnel, and management teams.
Through a combination of investigative expertise and practical training, we help clients better protect their organizations, reduce risk, and respond effectively when problems arise.
Meet Our Owner and Lead Investigator:
Robert “Jerry” DeFatta, CFE, BAI, CRT
With more than 30 years of experience in corporate security and private investigations, I’ve built a career focused on uncovering fraud, protecting assets, and safeguarding organizational integrity. My investigative background began in the casino industry, where I spent over a decade as a Senior Security Investigator for one of Louisiana’s largest gaming companies. There, I led complex investigations into employee theft, internal fraud, and criminal activity involving both staff and patrons—developing a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by casino operations.
In 1997, I founded DeFatta & Associates, LLC, a licensed private-investigation firm specializing in casino and corporate investigations, internal theft, and fraud prevention. For almost three decades, my firm has supported casinos, corporations, and legal professionals with discreet, results-driven investigative services.
As a Board Accredited Investigator (BAI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Reid Technique-certified interviewer, I combine technical expertise with behavioral analysis to uncover facts others may miss. I currently serve as Chairman of the BAI Program and sit on the Board of Directors for Intellenet, an international intelligence network of professional investigators. I’m also an active member of ASIS International, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and other professional organizations.
In addition to my fieldwork, I’m an approved Private Investigator Instructor with the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners, teaching the Basic 40-Hour Private Investigations Course at multiple colleges. My training programs on fraud prevention, deception detection, and investigative techniques have been approved for continuing education nationwide. My work has been featured in Security Management and PI Magazine, and I continue to share insights to help casinos and corporations strengthen their internal controls, reduce losses, and maintain integrity in every operation.
Contact us to learn more about our services and how we can help you with your investigative needs:
Contact
Phone
Physical Address
9300 Mansfield Road, Suite 303
Shreveport, LA 71118
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 498, Keithville, LA 71047
TX License Number A26290901
LA License Number 3333-080197-LA