Augustus Casear Award | 2026

Matteo Serritella – Private Detective

Matteo Serritella is a newly minted partner at Vantius, an investigations and consulting firm
serving prominent trial lawyers and family offices. Clients depend on him to provide the
information required to make informed decisions, solve problems and protect reputations both before engagements and during criminal and civil litigation.

While Matteo focuses on the unique challenges of high-profile litigation and assisting families with significant wealth, he also finds profound purpose in collaborating with law firms that represent victims of abuse, working tirelessly to obtain the evidence required to challenge large institutions and ensure accountability. His career has been defined by an aggressive yet ethical pursuit of evidence, delivering critical intelligence advantages in cases throughout North America, Europe, and Australia.
His investigations span a diverse spectrum, ranging from capital murder and fiercely contested family law matters to mass torts and high-stakes civil litigation. Beyond cases that play out in public courtroom proceedings, Matteo enjoys quietly navigating sensitive situations which demand discreet solutions to safeguard privacy and preserve endorsement value.

As a new partner, he is focused on expanding the firm’s cutting-edge digital forensics practice and evolving to meet the sophisticated investigative challenges of tomorrow. He is committed to mentoring the next wave of Vantius investigators to maintain the firm’s legacy.

A first-generation Italian-American, Matteo is proud of his heritage and enjoys supporting initiatives to share our cultural traditions and beautiful homeland with the world. His professional integrity is guided by his Catholic faith and deep-rootted family values. Matteo was mentored by his brother who founded the firm more than two decades ago, and the two often partner to tackle high-impact cases together.

Matteo is blessed beyond measure by his wife and two daughters. He is honored to be a recipient of the Caesar Augustus Award from the Italian- American Executives of Transportation.