Civilian investigators organizing a neutral case timeline and reviewing source material
A disciplined chronology keeps sources, dates, and open questions in view.

Investigations

Find the facts that change the decision.

Exigence develops focused investigative strategies for civil and criminal matters, internal concerns, litigation support, surveillance needs, witness work, and other complex problems where dependable information matters.

Capabilities

Work shaped around the question, the setting, and the decision ahead.

Complex investigations built around the client’s actual question, not a generic checklist.

  1. 01

    Civil and criminal case support

    Independent file review, evidence development, investigative follow-up, timelines, witness work, and clearly documented findings.

  2. 02

    Corporate and internal investigations

    Fact-finding for suspected theft, misconduct, policy violations, conflicts, fraud concerns, and other sensitive organizational matters.

  3. 03

    Surveillance and counter-surveillance

    Lawful, objective observation and specialized support tailored to the circumstances and investigative objective.

  4. 04

    Witness interviews and location

    Structured witness contact, interviews, corroboration, and documentation designed around the needs of the matter.

  5. 05

    Background and due diligence

    Research and verification to help clients understand people, entities, relationships, history, and potential exposure.

  6. 06

    Litigation and counsel support

    Investigative work coordinated with counsel, including records review, evidence organization, subpoenas and service support, and case-development assistance.

Investigator organizing neutral case materials in a private workspace
Clear timelines. Organized evidence. Findings you can use.

Scope and authority

The written engagement identifies the question, lawful authority, sources, exclusions, deliverable, communication path, and conditions that would require a scope change.

Supporting documentation

Timelines, source indexes, interview memoranda, and finding summaries are organized so counsel or decision-makers can trace what supports a conclusion.

Professional limits

Exigence does not manufacture certainty, guarantee a finding, or replace legal advice. Facts, inference, unanswered questions, and limitations remain distinct.

How the work moves

01

Define the question

We clarify the decision the investigation must support, the known facts, deadlines, legal boundaries, and available materials.

02

Build the strategy

The scope may combine experienced investigators, records work, interviews, surveillance, digital evidence, or specialized resources.

03

Develop usable findings

Work is documented with appropriate context, limitations, and next steps so the client or counsel can act intelligently.

Questions

Before the engagement begins

What types of matters does Exigence investigate?

Exigence supports civil and criminal matters, corporate and internal investigations, surveillance, witness work, background and due-diligence matters, litigation support, evidence development, subpoena service, and other complex engagements. Every matter is screened for fit, authority, scope, and available resources.

Can Exigence work directly with an attorney?

Yes. Matters involving litigation or potential litigation can be structured in coordination with counsel so the objective, communication path, deliverables, and confidentiality expectations are clear.

Will every inquiry become an investigation?

No. Exigence first determines whether the requested work is lawful, ethical, appropriately scoped, and within the firm’s capabilities. A consultation may reveal that a narrower review, digital-forensic examination, risk assessment, or another professional is the better path.

A focused first step

Start with the problem and the decision ahead.

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