what can a private investigator do for you ??

What a Private Investigator can do for you...
WHAT CAN AN INVESTIGATOR DO FOR AN ATTORNEY?
A PRESENTATION BY HARRIS INVESTIGATIONS, LLC
Bonded, Licensed and Insured in Pa, De, and NJ
　
I. HIRING AN INVESTIGATOR
II. TRIAL PREPARATION
III. WITNESSES
IV. EVIDENCE
V. RECORDS
VI. SURVEILLANCE / VIDEO / PHOTOGRAPHY
VII. POST TRIAL
　
I. HIRING AN INVESTIGATOR
Request yearly copies of Private Detective License, Bond and Liability Insurance
Verify insurance with their insurance company or request your company be added to their policy
County requirement for Detective License: minimal bond (usually $10,000) – does not cover you should the investigation go wrong or the investigator’s information be incorrect
II. TRIAL PREPARATION
Why should an attorney use an investigator?
Private Investigator vs. Attorney
· More cost effective (charge less)
· Better results
· Do not divulge what side they are working for
· Trained to find existing laws as opposed to people and facts
· Limited time to execute full investigations
· Must divulge which side they are working for
　
Prepare trial exhibits including maps, enlarged photos, diagrams, overlays, jury instructions, etc.
Prepare case chronology
Prepare reports and personal testimony as requested
Prepare alphabetical witness summary with name, address, telephone numbers, and short statement of relationship to the case
Assist with large case management
Pick up and review records pursuant to subpoena duces tecum, court order or signed release