civil investigations
Civil litigation often depends upon the thorough development and objective presentation of the facts. While attorneys analyze legal issues and advocate for their clients, a private investigator develops factual information through independent investigation, professional documentation, and lawful investigative methods.
Schraeder & Associates provides comprehensive litigation support to attorneys representing individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and organizations throughout Texas. Every assignment is conducted objectively and professionally, with careful attention to accuracy, documentation, and investigative completeness.
Whether the matter involves witness development, scene documentation, background investigations, public records research, surveillance, or evidence review, every investigation is tailored to the specific needs of the attorney and the unique circumstances of the case.
Drawing upon more than three decades of investigative experience, we provide attorneys with objective investigative findings, professionally documented evidence, and reliable factual information developed through lawful and ethical investigative practices.
Personal Injury Attorneys
Independent investigations involving accident scenes, witness development, scene documentation, background investigations, and factual development.
Insurance Companies
Objective investigations involving claims verification, witness interviews, surveillance, scene documentation, and evidence preservation.
Who Our Civil Investigation Services Are For
Corporations
Fact development involving businesses, contracts, employee misconduct, fraud investigations, witness interviews, and records research.
Private Clients
Heir location, witness development, background investigations, records research, and factual investigations involving civil disputes.
Investigative Approach
Every civil investigation begins with a clear understanding of the factual issues requiring investigation. Working closely with retaining counsel, we develop investigative objectives designed to obtain reliable information through lawful and ethical investigative methods.
Assignments may involve locating and interviewing witnesses, documenting scenes, reviewing records, conducting surveillance, researching public information, or developing additional factual information relevant to the litigation. Throughout the investigation, every finding is documented professionally and communicated promptly to the retaining attorney.
Objective investigations require independence, attention to detail, and thorough documentation. Every assignment receives the same commitment to professionalism, accuracy, and investigative integrity regardless of the complexity of the matter.
Litigation Support Services
Witness Development
Professional witness development through the identification, location, and interview of individuals possessing information relevant to a civil matter. Witness interviews are conducted objectively to develop factual information, identify additional investigative leads, and provide attorneys with reliable, professionally documented witness statements.
Scene Documentation
Independent documentation of accident scenes, property damage, construction sites, and other locations through professional photography, measurements, detailed observations, and scene analysis. Every assignment is conducted objectively to preserve conditions and provide attorneys with accurate, well-organized documentation.
Evidence & Records Review
Independent review of investigative reports, business records, public records, photographs, digital media, and other documentary evidence to identify inconsistencies, factual issues, and opportunities for additional investigative development. Every review is conducted objectively and documented professionally.
Background Investigations
Independent background investigations involving individuals, businesses, and organizations through the review of public records, court filings, and other lawful sources. Every investigation is conducted to verify information, identify relevant factual history, and develop reliable information pertinent to the litigation.
Surveillance
Professional surveillance conducted lawfully and discreetly to objectively document activities relevant to civil litigation. Every surveillance operation is carefully planned and supported by detailed reports, photography, and video documentation when appropriate.
Public Records & Due Diligence
Comprehensive public records research and due diligence investigations involving individuals, businesses, assets, and organizations. Information is developed through lawful investigative methods to verify facts, identify relevant history, and support informed decision-making in civil matters.
TRUST IS EARNED THROUGH PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO THE FACTS.
At Schraeder & Associates, confidentiality is more than a policy—it's a professional commitment. Every investigation is conducted with discretion, integrity, and the highest ethical standards, ensuring your privacy is protected while objective, reliable facts are developed through lawful investigative methods.
When the facts matter, experience matters. Every investigation begins with a confidential consultation where your concerns are heard, your privacy is respected, and your objectives are clearly understood. From there, every investigation is conducted with professionalism, discretion, and integrity to develop objective, reliable facts you can trust.