Investigative Services forLaw Firms

Law firms most often need support with witness location, background investigations, surveillance, asset searches, and evidence collection to build a stronger case. GTS's Investigative Services for Law Firms are scoped around the specific legal matter at hand, since a fraud case demands a different investigative approach than a custody dispute or a corporate litigation matter. Every engagement is handled with strict confidentiality and full compliance with applicable laws, and findings are delivered in a format attorneys can put to immediate use in case preparation.

A private investigator strengthens a legal case by independently verifying facts the legal team can't confirm through records alone. GTS's Private Investigation Services for Law Firms locate witnesses, conduct surveillance, review records, and identify overlooked evidence, working alongside your legal team rather than in place of it. The goal is objective, court-ready findings that clarify the facts before litigation, settlement, or trial.

Attorneys should bring in an investigator as soon as a case needs facts beyond what standard legal research can provide, such as locating witnesses, verifying statements, tracing assets, or investigating suspected fraud. Early involvement matters most because it preserves evidence before it disappears, identifies leads while memories are fresh, and gives the legal team a stronger factual foundation for every decision that follows.

Civil litigation, criminal defense, corporate disputes, fraud, employment matters, insurance claims, and asset recovery all benefit from legal investigation services. Each case type demands a different scope, since a fraud case leans on financial records and evidence trails, while an employment dispute may center on witness interviews and background checks.

Yes, locating hard-to-find witnesses is one of the most common reasons attorneys call in an investigator. GTS uses public records, lawful research methods, and direct interviews to track down individuals with relevant knowledge of a case. Finding these witnesses early lets attorneys verify their statements, preserve testimony while it's fresh, and build a clearer picture of the events in dispute.

Confidentiality is built into every step of the process, not treated as an afterthought. GTS uses secure communication channels, controlled access to sensitive files, and documented chain of custody procedures for evidence handling. Every investigator working with your firm operates under the same legal and ethical obligations attorneys are bound by, so nothing about the engagement compromises privilege or case strategy.

Yes, investigative reports can serve as supporting documentation in litigation, though it's the attorney who decides how and when to introduce them. GTS reports summarize findings, evidence, observations, and source documentation in a format built for legal review — clear, dated, and defensible under scrutiny. That structure gives attorneys flexibility to use the material for negotiation, discovery, or trial as the strategy requires.

An asset search identifies property, business interests, and financial connections relevant to a legal matter using business records, property filings, and other public sources. This is especially common in judgment recovery and divorce or commercial disputes, where knowing what assets actually exist shapes settlement strategy. A thorough search gives attorneys a factual financial picture before they negotiate or pursue recovery.

Most straightforward investigations, such as a single background check or witness locate, take a few days to two weeks. More complex cases, like multi-jurisdictional asset searches or fraud investigations involving several parties, can take four to eight weeks or longer. GTS sets a clear timeline and scope at the start of every engagement, so your firm knows what to expect before work begins.

The more specific information you provide upfront, the faster and more accurate the investigation. At minimum, share the names of involved parties, relevant documents, known timelines and locations, photographs, and any prior case history. Clear objectives from the start let GTS's Investigative Services for Law Firms focus immediately on what matters to your case, rather than spending early time on discovery your team could have provided.