Today, Due Diligence is an essential element of business decision making for a variety of reasons including:
- Risk assessment
- Fulfillment of legal or professional obligations
- Verification of the accuracy of information from the subject of the inquiry
The Harmon Firm’s typical due diligence review of a corporate or other legal entity or individual would include:
Secretary of State Records
Business Reports
Uniform Commercial Code Filings
Real Property Records
Automobile Registrations
U.S. Cost Guard -
Merchant Marine Vessels
FAA Aircraft Registrations
Criminal Records (federal and local)
Civil Court Records (federal and
state, including pending litigation)
Judgments and Liens
Bankruptcy Records
Reported Court Opinions
Reported Tax Proceedings
(federal and state)
State Attorney General
Professional Licensing and Discipline
National Financial Services
Industry Sanctions
SEC Litigation Releases
SEC filings
Media Reports
Internet Research and Analysis
Financial Profile
(for individuals)
Local Newspapers
Regulatory Agencies
Specialized Databases
(such as money laundering or
environmental infractions)
Due diligence information and analysis, well within the reach of any business, can identify a business opportunity worth
taking--or one to be avoided.
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