Hermes Investigations
Transparent Pricing
Clear, line-item billing and flexible minimums tailored for New York litigation counsel, corporate clients, and private individuals.
1-Hr
Minimums
100%
Itemized billing
NYS
Licensed & bonded
We maintain straightforward, transparent pricing. Every case is documented with detailed, line-item billing.
Field Operations
Digital & OSINT
Process Serving
Active surveillance and witness interviews across NYC. Starting at $150 per hour with a flexible one-hour minimum.
Starting at $150 per hour with a one-hour minimum. Database usage and other expenses are billed at cost. Flat-rate packages starting at $750 per subject. Comprehensive background, pattern of life, and digital footprint analysis.
Licensed NYC process service for hard-to-locate defendants. Standard flat rates starting at $150, including three diligent attempts and notarized affidavits.


Professional Legal Terms
We offer dedicated professional discounts for law firms, corporate counsel, and pro-bono litigation support. A standard retainer agreement is required for all new clients, with unused funds fully refunded upon case completion. For simple tasks that could potentially be covered by the $150 one-hour minimum the retainer is $150. More complex investigations require larger retainers.
Our detailed reports and itemized billing statements are designed to be court-ready, ensuring complete transparency for client billing and legal fee recovery applications.
Schedule a Free Consultation
Discuss your case requirements with a licensed investigator. We provide secure, confidential assessments and transparent preliminary estimates.
Hermes Investigations LLC
We find the people and evidence others can't.
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NYS Licensed Private Investigator #11000231512 (Jacob Kettell-Musial) NYC Process Server #2125715-DCWP
