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Private Investigators For Attorneys Near Raleigh NC

At Investigate NC, we understand the varying needs of the legal community. Lawyers have a tough job representing clients and need resources to help them win. Realizing this fact, we tailor services to meet the needs of our Attorney partners. Whether it's a rush case to meet a deadline, going the extra mile to obtain evidence or simply asking clarifying questions to ensure our marching orders are clear, we do what is necessary to obtain the objectives of the case.

Types of Cases Investigate NC Can Assist Attorneys With​

Family Law

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One of the most common uses of PIs is family law matters. From tracking down a missing person to investigating suspicions of a cheating spouse, Investigate NC can be called upon to help uncover the truth. We are often asked to uncover information about:

  • Divorce​

  • Cheating Spouse/Infidelity

  • Child Custody to help determine what's in the best interest of the child

  • Alimony issues

  • Adopted family members

  • Hidden assets in a divorce or child support case

  • Missing persons when finances are the motive

  • Whether an ex-spouse is cohabitating with a new romantic partner

  • TLO and other protected proprietary database searches

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Background Checks

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Investigate NC can also be called on to conduct background checks for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Employment 

  • Romantic involvements

  • Criminal Histories

 

However, one reason lawyers may call on Investigate NC for their background checking abilities involves vetting witnesses, as well as subjects, targets, and victims. They do this by checking certain matters, such as aliases, criminal records including pending litigation, financial history, hobbies, and social media activity.

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Personal Injury Law

 

You handle the complex legal proceeding and Investigate NC will be the boots on the ground at the scene to give you the details you need to tip the scales on the case. Investigate NC can help Lawyers with the following:

  • Auto Accident Scene Investigation (car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, DWI)

  • Wrongful death

  • Employment negligence (slip & fall, policy violation injury)

  • Personal Injury

  • Dog bite

  • Insurance claim dispute

  • Worker's Compensation

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Criminal Investigations

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Investigate NC offers professional case reviews and investigative services for the following types of criminal offenses:

  • Homicide

  • DWI

  • Burglary/Thefts

  • Rape/Sexual Assault

  • Domestic Violence/Stalking

  • Other Criminal Matters

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Surveillance

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Private Investigators are many times called upon to conduct surveillance on a target. Targets that we may be hired to investigate may include:

  • Abusive exes

  • Cheating spouses

  • Domestic workers such as a caregiver, babysitter, nanny, etc

  • People who claim to have been injured; Worker's Compensation fraud

  • Potential stalkers

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These cases can involve corporate fraud, infidelity suspicions, insurance companies, personal injury, and workers’ compensation.

12 Reasons An Attorney Might Hire Investigate NC

One of the main reasons for an attorney to hire a Investigate NC is financial efficiency. On average, attorneys make triple the hourly wage of Private Investigators. Rather than conduct tedious yet required evidentiary tasks, it often makes sense for an Attorney to outsource this role to a trusted Private Investigator. Below are twelve reasons Attorneys commonly hire us to investigate.

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1. To Collect Evidence​

Lawyers sometimes hire us to gather evidence for civil cases, like divorce and child custody. We may use our access to proprietary databases, social media or online message boards for useful information. We may conduct surveillance on the target, taking photographic evidence. Sometimes we employ electronic surveillance like GPS tracking units to trace the target’s movements.

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2. To Locate Things

Sometimes an attorney may hire a Investigate NC to find things, like assets. Spouses may hide assets from each other, especially during a divorce, child support, or spousal support case. We may be able to uncover hidden assets like offshore bank accounts, property, cryptocurrency, domestic bank accounts, and other assets.

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3. To Gather Background Information

An Attorney may ask a us to sift through someone’s background history. We can search through local, state, and federal records to find information related to arrests and civil filings. If the party is part of a professional association, the Lawyer may request that we look into professional disciplinary actions, suspensions or revoked licenses.

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4. To Locate a Person

There are occasions when an Attorney may need to find people. This could be because they need to serve a lawsuit, find an heir, or ask the person questions related to a case. We can help the Lawyer locate an individual, no matter the reason.

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5. To Monitor Intellectual Property

If a client has significant interests in their intellectual property (IP), they may call upon their legal team to ensure their IP is not violated. Many Attorneys will outsource this task to Investigate NC. The Attorney will then review the evidence and consider filing a claim if we find any indication of an IP violation.

 

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6. To Prepare for Cross-Examination

An Attorney may hire a us to review a witness’s background history. If we find valuable information, the Attorney may be able to discredit the witness’s testimony. Alternatively, an Attorney can hire a us to review their witnesses to be aware of and prepare for any weaknesses in their witnesses’ history.

 

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7. To Reconstruct the History

Sometimes we are hired to interview witnesses and conduct other investigative actions to help rebuild a case’s background. These cases could be related to:

  • Acquisition of property in a marriage or business 

  • Chain of title in a real estate case

  • Corporate history

  • Family history and the determination of heirs

 

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8. To Review Electronic Evidence

Many times, we are hired to review electronic evidence, like computer documents, audio and voice files, and emails. The Attorney can tell us what type of information to look for. This can be a more efficient way of reviewing the evidence rather than searching through everything yourself.

 

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9. To Support a Claim

If a client hopes to submit an insurance settlement claim, sometimes it is wise for an Attorney to call us in to review documents, conduct surveillance, and interview witnesses related to the claim. This can help improve the settlement value of the claim.

 

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10. To Investigate the Other Party

In cases requiring due diligence, an Attorney may hire us to conduct a background check and investigation of the party. This party could be a potential business partner or investor. We would likely be investigating possible risks associated with the party.

 

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11. To Run TLO and Protect Proprietary Database Searches

There are times when firms need to have us provide information when the strategy would not be wise for them to perform this action themselves. Investigate NC will provide the necessary information and be available for subpoena to testify to its findings. The use of these protected proprietary databases add in missing pieces that can sometimes provide the legal team insight on how to best defend their client. 

 

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12. To Offer General Assistance

Sometimes Investigate NC is brought in to help criminal defense Attorneys or civil Lawyers with various aspects of a case. We may be requested to conduct an independent investigation of the evidence. The Attorney would then have access to any additional information that the investigation has brought to light. 

 

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In other scenarios, Investigate NC is retained. For example, we could be retained by insurance companies to investigate the validity of injured victims’ claims. Other times, they may regularly hire us for cases when they have built a strong rapport over past cases. Some public state Attorney offices hire us to assist their legal teams and paralegals.

What Types of Attorneys Hire Investigate NC?

​Investigate NC works with many different types of Attorneys. The following types of Lawyers often employ us:

  • Civil Lawyers

  • Criminal Attorneys

  • Corporate Lawyers

  • Family Law Attorneys

  • Personal Injury lawyers

  • Paralegals in the support of their duties

 

A strong argument for utilizing a Private Investigator can be made for most types of legal practice, but the above are a few types of attorneys that we work with.

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Attorney Benefits

What can Investigate NC give Attorneys? There are several benefits that Attorneys get from their partnerships with us. A few of the top benefits Attorneys receive via this relationship include:

  • Additional perspective into a complicated case

  • An efficient and economical way to gather and review evidence

  • Advanced knowledge of witness weaknesses and time to prepare defenses

 

Investigate NC Can Play An Important Role

While Private Investigators today may be most famous for tracking down cheating partners on TV shows and movies, they regularly play an essential role in the justice system in real life. We understand the law and can help uncover wrongful actions that commonly occur in cases. We are often utilized to uncover evidence and other information that could become instrumental in a legal case. We may be employed by various types of law firms to increase efficiency, prove innocence, and discover crucial evidential facts or inconsistencies.

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