There are many things to consider when a law firm is hiring a private investigator. Below is a guide to some best practices. Licensed and Insured There has been a troubling trend of unlicensed private investigators, so the first thing that a law firm should do is confirm licensing status with the local regulatory body. In the […]
Should you Sue? Conducting a Pre-Litigation Asset Search
A pre-litigation asset search can provide you or your client with valuable information to determine if a lawsuit is worth filing or to gain leverage in the course of negotiations prior to filing a lawsuit. Going through litigation is expensive. There is nothing worse than racking up tens of thousands of dollars in attorney’s fees […]
Using a Private Investigator in a Civil Lawsuit: 5 Scenarios
A private investigator is routinely called upon at various stages of a civil lawsuit. The case may not yet be filed – the attorney wants to find out as much information before he or she has to file a complaint. Perhaps the attorney is looking for additional information to bolster the amended complaint. It is […]
10 Ways an Attorney Can Effectively Use a Private Investigator
An attorney may think that they do not have any need for an experienced private investigator because of the variety of skills and resources that they employ. But have you ever found yourself staring at a computer screen and asking: I know the answer is out there…Where do we go from here? Although law school […]