Corporate & Business Investigations

Professional Investigative Support for Businesses, Employers & Organizations

When a business faces suspected misconduct, fraud, theft, internal concerns, litigation, or a high-stakes decision, reliable information matters.

The Investigative Group provides confidential, professional investigative services to businesses, corporations, attorneys, insurance professionals, public agencies, and other organizations throughout Sacramento, Northern California, and California.

Identify the facts. Develop the evidence. Make informed decisions.

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Business Investigation Services

When a Business Needs More Than an Internal Review

Not every business problem requires an outside investigator. Some situations call for independent fact-finding, specialized investigative experience, or resources beyond those available internally.

TIG can assist when an organization is dealing with:

• Suspected employee theft, fraud, dishonesty, or misuse of company resources
• Workplace complaints, serious policy violations, or allegations involving management
• Questionable insurance or injury claims
• Vendor, contractor, business-partner, or due-diligence concerns
• Missing witnesses or former employees
• Litigation requiring additional fact development
• Surveillance or activity documentation

An investigation should begin with the question the organization needs answered, rather than a predetermined conclusion.

Knowing Which Information Matters

Businesses may already have emails, security video, personnel records, access logs, financial records, photographs, and witness accounts. The challenge is determining which information matters, what is missing, what can be corroborated, and where the investigation should go next.

TIG develops an investigative plan around the questions that need to be answered:

1. Define the issue. Clarify the concerns, objectives, scope, and information already available.
2. Identify potential evidence. Determine which records, witnesses, and sources may help establish the facts.
3. Develop the facts. Conduct interviews, research, or field investigation appropriate to the assignment.
4. Test conflicting information. Seek corroboration, explore inconsistencies, and follow relevant new leads.
5. Document findings. Organize the information into the agreed investigative work product.

The investigation develops as the evidence develops. If new issues call for a material change in scope, TIG discusses the next steps with the designated client representative.

Investigative Experience Meets Organizational Experience

The Investigative Group combines experience in investigations, law enforcement, government, human resources, and county-level management with an understanding of how sensitive matters affect organizations.

A business investigation may involve employees, supervisors, executives, HR professionals, attorneys, policies, operational concerns, and competing accounts of what occurred. Understanding that context helps TIG plan an investigation that addresses the facts while maintaining professional communication with the people involved.

Investigating the facts. Understanding the organizational context.

Independent. Objective. Evidence-Focused.

TIG does not begin an investigation by assuming an allegation is true or false. The purpose is to determine what the available evidence supports.

That may require examining information that corroborates an allegation, contradicts it, or points the investigation in a different direction. Investigative documentation should distinguish observations, records, witness accounts, and other relevant findings.

Our objective is to provide clear, reliable information that helps clients make informed decisions.

Who We Work With

TIG provides investigative support to businesses and corporations, business owners and executives, human resources professionals, in-house and outside counsel, law firms, insurance professionals, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, professional practices, and other organizations requiring independent fact-finding.

The investigative approach is tailored to the matter, whether the client is a small business or a larger organization.

Serving Sacramento & Northern California

The Investigative Group is based in El Dorado Hills and serves organizational clients throughout the greater Sacramento region and Northern California, including Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Elk Grove, and surrounding communities.

TIG also considers assignments throughout California based on the nature of the matter, location, and investigator availability. For matters involving multiple locations, the investigative plan reflects where witnesses, evidence, and relevant activity can be found.

A Business Investigation Begins With the Right Questions

Before investigative work begins, TIG seeks to understand:

• What happened, or what is suspected to have happened?
• What does the organization already know, and what remains unknown?
• Who may possess relevant information?
• What evidence exists, and is any of it at risk of being lost?
• Are attorneys, HR, insurers, or other stakeholders involved?
• What decisions will the investigation inform?
• What investigative work product does the client need?

From there, TIG can recommend a focused investigative approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of corporate investigations does TIG handle?

TIG assists businesses and organizations with employee misconduct, workplace complaints, suspected fraud or theft, surveillance, due diligence, background research, witness interviews, insurance matters, litigation support, and locates. The scope depends on the circumstances and objectives of the assignment.

Can TIG work directly with our attorney?

Yes. TIG can coordinate investigative work with outside or in-house counsel when requested. Discuss the desired engagement structure and communication arrangements with your attorney and TIG at the outset.

Can TIG investigate an employee?

TIG considers employee-related assignments involving legitimate investigative needs. The appropriate scope and methods depend on the concerns, authorization, workplace circumstances, and applicable requirements. Contact TIG to discuss the particular matter.

Does TIG conduct workplace investigations?

Yes. TIG provides independent fact-finding concerning workplace complaints, misconduct, policy violations, management conduct, and other internal concerns. Learn more about workplace investigations.

Can TIG conduct surveillance for a company?

Yes. TIG conducts lawful surveillance and activity documentation for businesses, attorneys, insurers, and other organizational clients. The approach is based on the purpose and circumstances of the assignment.

Do you provide written investigative reports?

Depending on the engagement, the agreed work product may include investigative reports, interview summaries, photographs, video, statements, or supporting documentation. TIG discusses reporting needs as part of establishing the scope.

Do you only work with large corporations?

No. TIG works with organizations of different sizes, including small businesses and professional practices. The investigative approach is tailored to the matter.

Does TIG provide business investigations outside Sacramento?

Yes. TIG serves Northern California and considers appropriate assignments elsewhere in California. Contact TIG to discuss the locations involved, investigator availability, and the best approach.

Discuss a Corporate or Business Investigation

When an organization faces a sensitive issue, early decisions can affect what evidence remains available and how effectively the matter can be investigated.

Contact The Investigative Group to confidentially discuss the situation, the information currently available, and the appropriate next investigative step.

Phone: 916.934.4736

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