Who Is Brian DeAntonio, FCLA?
Brian DeAntonio, FCLA is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Emerging Investigations. He founded the Florida agency in 2018 after earlier work in investigations and claims-related matters; the agency identifies its FDACS license as A3100046.
His listed background includes the FCLA designation, Fraud Claims Law Specialist and Fraud Claims Law Associate credentials, OSINT training, and a BS in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University. These are individual qualifications and should be evaluated separately from the agency license and from the credentials of personnel assigned to a particular matter.
Agency Founder Since 2018
Brian launched Emerging Investigations in 2018. Agency tenure is distinct from his earlier industry experience: the company has operated since 2018, while his profile separately lists more than 30 years of individual experience.
The agency publishes service information covering surveillance, asset and background research, fraud matters, digital-source work, litigation support, and corporate questions. Availability and the responsible personnel depend on the proposed objective, location, lawful source access, timing, and written scope.
Brian's role may include intake review, strategy, supervision, client communication, or field participation. Clients should confirm his role and the credentials of each assigned person for the specific engagement rather than infer participation from a biography.
Education & Academic Foundation
Brian lists a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University (1992–1997). Academic study provides relevant background, but it does not determine whether a particular investigative method is lawful or whether a court will admit a particular item.
Assignment planning therefore remains fact-specific. Counsel or another qualified decision-maker should identify the legal question and intended use when those issues affect collection, privilege, discovery, or admissibility.
Credentials, Certifications & Specialized Training
Brian lists the following education, licenses, credentials, and training. Current Florida license status should be checked independently through FDACS, and issuing organizations should be consulted for credential scope and status:
- Licensed Private Investigator — Florida (FDACS, issued January 2004 · Credential ID C-2100711)
- Professional Investigator / Private Investigator-Detective (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, issued October 2004)
- Fraud Claims Law Specialist (American Educational Institute, Inc., issued December 2011)
- Fraud Claims Law Associate (American Educational Institute, Inc., issued October 2011)
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Training (IntelTechniques, issued February 2014)
- Fellow, Society of Claim Law Associates (FCLA) — recognizing demonstrated expertise in claims law and investigative professionalism
His listed coursework addresses fraud and claims topics including contracts, damages, subrogation, tort concepts, suspicious claims, and special investigations. Training can inform scope and documentation practices, but it does not guarantee admissibility, regulatory acceptance, or a legal conclusion.
Areas of Expertise
Brian's profile identifies experience or training across the following investigation and claims-related subjects. The list describes background, not guaranteed availability or a promise that every method is appropriate for every assignment:
A scoped assignment may combine field observation with public records, permitted databases, client-provided material, and open-source research. Reports should identify each source, collection date, attribution confidence, access limit, and unresolved gap. Explore the agency's Florida investigation service directory.
Published Author & Industry Recognition
Brian's profile identifies a February 2015 article published in PI Magazine:
Brian is also a member of the Society of Claim Law Associates, an organization dedicated to promoting claims professionalism through education and advancing the knowledge, understanding, and expertise of its members in claims law. His FCLA designation reflects both his formal study and his active role in elevating professional standards across the industry.
What Colleagues Say About Brian
The following statements are attributed professional recommendations reproduced by the agency. Readers should treat them as the speakers' opinions and independently evaluate current credentials, scope, and assignment fit.
Connect with Brian
Brian DeAntonio may participate in an initial case-fit review depending on availability. Contact the Emerging Investigations office at (813) 291-3228 or use the contact form to describe the objective, location, timing, and known constraints.
You can also connect with Brian professionally on LinkedIn, where he shares insights on investigations, fraud detection, and the evolving landscape of the private investigation industry.