ABSTRACT

Legal investigation in both civil and criminal assignments is simply a progression of fact nding from one task or assignment to the next. ‚e investigation should ¸ow naturally, but be ¸exible based upon the needs of the case, progress of the case, and developed information. Working with the attorney-client brings together all the skills and experience of the two professionals or teams into one cohesive and representative strategy that provides the best advocacy for their mutual client. Figure 7.1 visualizes the concept of the joined functions of the legal investigator and attorney-client into one strategy, which result from following this investigative protocol.