ABSTRACT
Preparation is the foundation of this investigative protocol. Without proper preparation, the legal investigator simply will not proceed smoothly, accurately, or e‹ciently through the case and investigative process. ‚e legal investigator will have merely conducted, but not completed, an investigation. ‚is preparation concerns the case, opposing legal strategy, information and evidence, and involved persons (including witnesses, experts, etc.). Insu‹cient preparation and background information will simply result in an insu‹cient and potentially meaningless investigation. ‚e legal investigator will need to have, or obtain, as much background information as possible about the case specics, opposing parties, evidence, and legal strategy.
