Strong legal strategies depend on accurate, well-developed facts. The Investigative Group provides professional investigative support to attorneys throughout California, helping counsel evaluate claims, locate and interview witnesses, test timelines, document evidence, and prepare matters for negotiation, deposition, hearing, or trial.
TIG works with civil litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, insurance defense, employment, and family-law attorneys. Every assignment begins with a clear scope, defined objectives, and an investigation plan tailored to the legal issues and available evidence.
Attorney-directed assignments often require focused fact development, careful documentation, and clear reporting. Available services include:
- Witness identification, location, and interviews
- Recorded and written statements
- Surveillance and activity documentation
- Scene inspections, measurements, and photographic documentation
- Background and public-record research
- Social-media and open-source research
- Timeline development and inconsistency analysis
- Evidence review and investigative follow-up
- Asset and address searches
- Process service and service-attempt documentation
- Litigation support and detailed investigative reports
Defense investigations may include witness interviews, scene analysis, timeline development, evidence review, background research, mitigation inquiries, and independent investigation of disputed facts.
Review our California Criminal Defense Investigation Services page.
TIG supports attorneys and organizations with neutral workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, policy violations, and other sensitive allegations.
Review our California Workplace Investigations page.
Family-law assignments may involve child-custody concerns, surveillance, background research, witness interviews, residence verification, social-media research, and documentation of conduct relevant to a pending matter.
TIG coordinates directly with counsel regarding objectives, deadlines, legal sensitivities, and reporting preferences. Investigators provide timely updates, identify significant developments, and document findings in clear evidence-based reports suitable for attorney review.
Erik brings more than two decades of law enforcement experience to The Investigative Group, including service as a police officer, investigator, and supervisor. His background includes complex criminal and administrative investigations, witness interviews, evidence analysis, and investigative leadership. He founded TIG to provide attorneys, businesses, insurance carriers, government agencies, and private clients with objective fact development, clear communication, and detailed evidence-based reporting.
Does TIG work directly with law firms?
Yes. TIG accepts attorney-directed assignments and coordinates scope, priorities, reporting, and communication with counsel.
Are services available throughout California?
Yes. TIG handles appropriate attorney assignments throughout California, with extensive experience in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and surrounding Northern California counties.
What information is helpful at intake?
Provide the case type, relevant parties, known witnesses, deadlines, available records, investigative objectives, and any legal or safety concerns affecting the assignment.
Will TIG guarantee a particular result?
No. A professional investigator reports supported findings objectively. TIG provides realistic expectations and does not promise a predetermined outcome.
Contact The Investigative Group to discuss the matter, investigative objectives, deadlines, and the most effective next steps. Consultations are handled discreetly.
Call 916.934.4736 or request a confidential case consultation.
General-information disclaimer: This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.
