Local Investigators, Global Resources

PHENIX is an experienced mid-sized firm, ideal for your most challenging cases, yet responsive and personalized. Clients include top attorneys, multinational corporations, professionals, insurers, public figures, and everyday citizens.

PHENIX professionals are experts in the field of Private Investigations, with the certifications, experience, and trust that you expect when you hire the best.

In addition to our staff leaders, our project team extends to more than 100 professional private investigators located throughout the U.S. and with alliance partners in 27 countries globally.

All of our casework includes a courtroom-ready report that clearly explains the findings in simple facts. We also pride ourselves on excellent communication with you, our client. Honest and accurate results are why clients refer new cases to us.

Our Leadership

  • Brian Bauer President / Founder brian@phenixpi.com

    Brian Bauer is the President and CEO of PHENIX Investigations, Inc., which he founded in 1996.

    The nationally recognized team of PHENIX investigators can handle your investigation in the areas of legal support, business problems, or almost any other type of professional investigative case. And they are ready to travel anywhere to work on complex case assignments.

  • Janet Henson Director of Surveillance janet@phenixpi.com

    Janet Henson leads complex investigations and surveillance assignments across the United States.

    In addition to providing leadership of in-house investigators, Janet manages PHENIX's nationwide alliance of specialized investigators.

  • Andrew Simpson Investigative Consultant andrew@phenixpi.com

    Andrew Simpson most often is the first point of contact for an investigation and conducts the initial phase of discovery, evaluating key elements and developing the appropriate strategy needed to ensure every new investigation has a path to success.

    In this consultative role, Andrew works closely with attorneys, business executives, and people in all walks of life who require help finding facts and information to support their cases.