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Complex Fact Investigations

Our phased and rigorous investigations deliver the information necessary for counsel to accurately assess subjects and events. We understand the logistical complexities beyond the investigation itself, and work with large trial teams and within joint defense agreements to develop custom scopes and protocols.

Expertise: Product liability, environmental, toxic tort, historical research, intellectual property, employment, corporate, consumer litigation.

Industries: Pharmaceutical, medical device, environmental, tobacco, automotive, agricultural, insurance, consumer products.

We excel at managing the

Logistical Complexities

of large-scale investigations.

Data-Driven Process

  • Six Sigma-inspired phased research methodology
  • Complex case management and analytics platforms
  • Secure cloud-based client portal with dynamic dashboards
  • Unmatched access and expertise in databases and sources
  • High capacity capabilities with industry-leading results

Actionable Intelligence

  • Plaintiff, party, and witness fact investigations
  • Witness identification, location, and interviews
  • Acquisition of public records and other evidence
  • Site and product inspections; asset investigations
  • Alternative causation, historical research, and surveillance
  • Custom databases to organize data for mass arbitrations

Custom Technology Services

We employ an in-house development team and combine proprietary technologies and methods that allow us to conduct tailored investigations with custom reporting and web-based delivery for easy team sharing. Our solutions analyze multiple types of data while also providing the ability to interact with the information, which becomes especially beneficial for our MDL clients and other multi-plaintiff litigations that utilize plaintiff fact sheets (PFSs). We also work with clients to develop custom applications that incorporate multiple data sets such as PFSs, our investigation findings, and additional records to help them make sense of the information through tracking, analysis, and analytics.

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We hired Smith & Carson to conduct investigations and research for our cases because they are able to handle a large volume of cases much faster and more efficiently than if we tried to conduct the research in-house. The results of Smith & Carson’s research allow us to come to depositions and trial prepared with as much background information as possible. Their reports also give us some foresight as to how a witness might present at his or her deposition or to a jury. We also use Smith & Carson to conduct fact investigation during voir dire, as they are able to quickly run comprehensive searches on potential jurors. Smith & Carson has become an invaluable resource for our practice.

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