Professional Litigation Investigation Services for Attorneys
Locke & Steele provides professional litigation support and trial preparation investigation services for attorneys, law firms, insurance carriers, and corporate legal teams. Our investigators assist with evidence gathering, witness interviews, background investigations, and case research to help legal professionals build stronger cases. We deliver organized, court-ready findings that support litigation strategy, strengthen arguments, and uncover critical facts before trial.
What This Service Includes
Locke & Steele provides comprehensive litigation support investigation services to assist attorneys and legal teams throughout every stage of a case. Our investigators work closely with counsel to uncover facts, locate witnesses, verify information, and organize evidence in a way that supports effective legal strategy.
Litigation support services may include:
- Witness location and interviews
- Background investigations on parties and witnesses
- Evidence gathering and analysis
- Scene documentation and photographic evidence
- Public records and litigation history research
- Asset searches and financial background investigations
- Social media and online activity analysis
- Service of legal documents and process service coordination
- Case timeline development and investigative summaries
Our investigators help attorneys identify information that may strengthen arguments, challenge opposing claims, or clarify disputed facts. By combining investigative research with fieldwork and analysis, we help legal teams prepare thoroughly for depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial.
All findings are documented in clear, professional investigative reports that can assist attorneys in preparing legal strategies or presenting evidence in court.
Who Uses This Service
Locke & Steele’s litigation support and trial preparation services are commonly used by legal professionals and organizations that require reliable investigative assistance during legal proceedings.
Attorneys and Law Firms
Lawyers frequently rely on investigators to locate witnesses, verify statements, uncover background information, and gather supporting evidence for civil and criminal cases.
Insurance Companies & SIU Units
Insurance carriers often require litigation support for claims disputes, fraud investigations, and workers’ compensation cases.
Corporate Legal Departments
Businesses facing litigation may require investigative support to examine internal issues, verify claims, or gather information related to legal disputes.
Government Agencies & Public Entities
Public organizations sometimes utilize investigators to support administrative hearings, internal investigations, or legal matters.
Private Individuals Involved in Legal Disputes
Individuals engaged in civil litigation may need investigative assistance to locate witnesses, verify facts, or uncover relevant information.
How the Investigation Works
Every litigation support investigation begins with a consultation to understand the legal issues involved and the specific objectives of the attorney or client. Our investigators review the available information and identify areas where additional facts, verification, or intelligence may strengthen the case.
Investigators then conduct targeted investigative work, which may include witness interviews, background research, public records analysis, and evidence gathering. We also review relevant digital information, business records, property records, and other sources that may reveal connections or critical details.
Throughout the investigation, our team maintains strict documentation procedures to ensure that all findings are accurate, properly sourced, and clearly presented. This process helps attorneys quickly evaluate the significance of the information gathered.
Once the investigation is complete, we provide a comprehensive investigative report outlining the findings, supporting documentation, and relevant evidence. When needed, investigators may also assist attorneys with additional investigative tasks leading up to trial or provide testimony regarding investigative findings.
Why Choose Locke & Steele
Locke & Steele is a New York State licensed investigative agency with extensive experience supporting attorneys and legal professionals. Our investigators understand the importance of accuracy, discretion, and proper documentation when working on legal matters.
Clients choose Locke & Steele because we provide:
- Experienced investigators familiar with legal processes
- Thorough and discreet investigative services
- Clear, organized reports designed for legal use
- Reliable witness location and interview services
- Professional investigative support from case development through trial
Our goal is to provide credible investigative work that strengthens legal cases and supports effective trial preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
A litigation support investigator assists attorneys by gathering evidence, locating witnesses, conducting interviews, performing background investigations, and analyzing records related to a legal case.
Investigators are often hired early in a case to uncover facts, verify claims, identify witnesses, and help attorneys prepare for depositions, settlement negotiations, or trial.
Yes. Investigators use skip tracing, database research, and field investigation techniques to locate witnesses and individuals connected to a case.
In some cases, investigators may testify regarding their investigative findings, evidence collection, or witness interviews.
Yes. Professional investigators maintain strict confidentiality and discretion when working with attorneys and legal teams.
Contact Locke & Steele
If you need professional litigation support or trial preparation investigative services, Locke & Steele can assist your legal team with reliable, discreet investigative work.
Our investigators help attorneys uncover critical information, verify facts, and prepare cases for successful outcomes.
Contact Locke & Steele today to discuss your litigation investigation needs.