Litigation support investigations assist attorneys and clients in gathering information, locating witnesses, verifying facts and preparing matters for legal decision-making.
Investigative support may be required in civil disputes, employment matters, insurance claims, commercial disputes, fraud matters and debt recovery matters.
The investigator’s role is not to provide legal advice. The role is to gather and present factual information in a way that assists legal practitioners.
Typical services include witness tracing, background enquiries, document review, asset indicators, relationship mapping, OSINT and evidence organisation.
Professional litigation support requires confidentiality, proper documentation and clear reporting. Information must be gathered lawfully and presented with limitations.
Investigators should work within attorney instructions and maintain careful communication to ensure the enquiry supports legal strategy.
Effective litigation support can strengthen case preparation, identify evidence gaps and assist attorneys in making informed decisions.
Author: Adrian van Straaten, CFE | IAFCI