There may be some attorneys who feel as though they can get to the bottom of their cases without relying on a private investigator. However, each case is different and needs to be approached in different ways. This means they can require different techniques and perspectives which may be best left in the hands of a private investigator.

How a Private Investigator Helps Law Firms

Here are just some of the many ways a law firm can benefit from enlisting the help of a private investigator.

Locating People

Whether it’s a witness, possible victim, or even suspect, you would like to interview, investigate or serve this person, you must first find them. A private investigator will have the available tools and methods to track them down.

Leverage for Negotiations

A private investigator is able to find key sources and facts to inform you during either the litigation process, internal investigation, or any adversarial situation which could impact a favorable settlement. This can be helpful when you suspect facts may be hidden in order to protect the other party involved.

Locating Assets

Private investigators are skilled in many things, finding assets such as real estate, valuable personal property, and vehicles are simply one of them. Private investigators can also be used to locate offshore bank accounts which the other party may be concealing or leaving out of important dealings in order to protect their money and valuables.

Piece Together the Puzzle

In cases with unsolved aspects or during business dealings it’s hard to know who the person sitting in front of you really is. By knowing who is hiding what, or who’s really calling the shots you have the upper hand and can use it to your advantage. A private investigator has the methods and the means to achieve this which makes them a good asset to have on your team.

Enforce Judgment

A private investigator is an outside party, which means they are able to identify current assets and recognize any efforts to hide them. Whether this be done through friends, family members, or offshore accounts, they are able to enforce their judgment and get to the bottom of situations such as this.

Discover and Review Electronic Evidence

In certain cases, private investigators may be used to recover electronic files, even the deleted, and deliver it to the attorney in charge. They will look through emails, documents, and other various files in the search for any relevant references or files regarding the case they are involved in.

Historical Reconstruction

Having a historical reconstruction can be helpful in multiple areas, especially when it requires reviewing family history, corporate history, or involving real estate matters. A private investigator will be able to help identify and connect lost documents, facts, and even witnesses.

For any law firm, having a private investigator they can rely on for help in all instances can prove very beneficial to not only their business and proceedings but to their clients as well.