Edward Prior founded Prior and Associates in 1991, following a stint at the city desk of the Rocky Mountain News. He parlayed his skills as an investigative reporter, specializing in finding missing persons and solving cold cases, into locating heirs to Estates and individuals or businesses that had lost or unclaimed funds.

By the mid-1990s Prior established a wide range of connections within the Asset Recovery industry, and cultivated excellent sources with reporting companies and holders of lost or suspended accounts that would serve him well in future claims payments.

His solid relationships with these entities (known as “holders”) including transfer agents, companies, courts, and government agencies enabled him to serve his clients well. Especially appreciated by many clients is his ability to facilitate speedy payment of claims regardless of the nuance of a particular account.

Fast forward to 2016 with the industry ever constantly evolving and now becoming more of a service than a search. Clients expect asset recovery companies to manage their claims from A to Z, to ensure speedy payment of their claim.This includes advancing all upfront costs associated with the claim no matter how large or how small the costs, including possible legal fees associated with an estate administration.

Prior and Associates maintains an extensive network of experienced attorneys in most major cities. He and his staff are consistently accessible to their clients daily. Emails and telephone messages are responded to promptly – usually the same day or at the latest within 24 hours.

Edward Prior is a hands-on manager who oversees the process from claim to payment of all of his clients.