CIS and Associates

Why Choose Clandestine Investigation Services, Inc. — CIS & Associates When you need answers, discretion matters. Experience matters. Results matter. Since 1986, Clandestine Investigation Services, Inc., also known as CIS & Associates, has served clients throughout Massachusetts and New England with professional, discreet, and results-driven private investigation services. Founded by Joe and Joann Mangiacotti, CIS began as a family-run investigative agency and has grown into a respected second-generation firm built on integrity, persistence, and proven investigative skill. Today, CIS is led by Joe Mangiacotti Jr., President and Resident Manager, who brings decades of real-world investigative, communications, and analytical experience to every case. Joe’s background in investigations began early, working in high school for a seasoned private investigator in Sherborn, Massachusetts, and later with Stop Loss Associates in Framingham. After the passing of his father, Joe assumed leadership of CIS and continued the family legacy with the same commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and client-focused results that have defined the agency for nearly four decades. What sets CIS apart is the combination of old-school investigative discipline and modern analytical skill. Joe brings a unique professional background to each assignment: Decades of Investigative Experience CIS has been handling sensitive, complex, and confidential matters since 1986, serving individuals, attorneys, businesses, and organizations across New England. Defense Investigation Experience Joe is recognized for his work in defense investigations, including witness interviews, background inquiries, evidence development, case review, and uncovering facts that others may overlook. CPCS Joe is qualified to handle Committee for Public Counsel Services cases, making CIS a trusted resource for court-appointed and defense-related investigative matters. Interview and Fact-Finding Skills With more than 40 years in broadcasting, media, and communications, Joe has developed a strong ability to ask the right questions, assess credibility, analyze information, and draw out facts with professionalism and precision. Academic Foundation in Business and Psychology Joe’s education in business and psychology gives him a strategic understanding of human behavior, decision-making, motivation, and conflict — all valuable tools in investigative work. Now based again in the MetroWest area, including Framingham, Natick, Marlborough, and surrounding communities, CIS & Associates continues to provide the discreet, thorough, and professional service clients have trusted for generations. Whether you are dealing with a personal matter, legal issue, business concern, background question, or sensitive situation that requires answers, CIS approaches every case with confidentiality, judgment, and determination. At CIS & Associates, you are not just another case file. You are a client who deserves answers, professionalism, and a team that understands what is at stake. When the truth matters, CIS & Associates is ready to help.