Washington Research Associates Inc. was founded 11 years ago by Joseph Ryan, who started the company in downtown Washington DC as an economic/financial research firm. Several years ago, Washington Research Associates narrowed its focus, and now specializes in investigative research, with emphasis on background checks, people search, and asset investigations. Its clientele consists primarily of law firms, small to medium-sized business firms, and individuals. The company now has over 50 associates throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Joseph holds a Master's in economics from Ohio State University and has had over ten years experience as a senior economist and statistician with the federal government, as a college teacher, and as a consultant to industry. He can be reached at (202) 408-7025 or via email at
joseph @washresearch.com.

Feel free to contact him regarding investigative assistance of any kind (e.g., criminal background checks, people searches, asset searches, etc.).


Editorial Office
Washington Research Associates Inc.
1090 Vermont Ave., NW, Ste. 800
Washington DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 408-7025
Fax: 800-301-8049