More Information on Woodrow "Woody" Schamel, P.I.
Experience | Civil Cases | Criminal Defense | Elder Abuse | Gregory Case | Other Activities
Private Investigator (1993 to present).
Bonded. Licensed in the State of California (License #PI 16171).
Currently retained as investigative supervisor by the Law Offices of
Michael D. Thamer.
20 years as California Peace Officer
Retired November 1993 as Sheriff’s Lieutenant. Assignments included:
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Homicide investigator
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Chief Deputy Coroner
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Major crimes investigator
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College-level Instructor
Private Investigations for Civil Cases (Plaintiffs):
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Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
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Personal Injury
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Insurance Bad Faith
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Wrongful Death
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Fraud
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Missing Persons
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Financial Elder Abuse
Private Investigations for Criminal Defense:
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Homicides
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Narcotics
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Crimes Against Persons
From 1995 to present, specializing in investigations relating to elder abuse:
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Locate and interview former nursing-home employees
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Locate and interview former nursing-home residents
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Research facility medical records and staffing documents for altered and/or missing documents
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Obtain government documentation relating to licensure, ownership, and operation of nursing homes
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Trial preparation
Gregory v. Beverly Enterprises, Inc., et al.
Conducted investigation for Plaintiff in case alleging elder abuse,
negligence, and fraud.
Jury Verdict 3/4/98: $95.1 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
The Gregory case was profiled in the Wall Street Journal (March 6, 1998)
and on the CBS Evening News (July 22, 1998).
Consultant to plaintiffs’ attorneys regarding investigation of elder abuse claims for numerous cases with a variety of defendant corporations in numerous California counties. Further provided consultation regarding investigation of claims, corporate practices, and facility operations to attorneys outside California, including cases based in Massachusetts, Texas, Arkansas, and numerous other states.
Woodrow Schamel
