Case Intelligence / Attorney Support
Turn scattered information into usable case intelligence.
Lawful investigative research, field verification, and documented reporting that help attorneys understand the people, assets, records, and relationships surrounding a case.
Quick Read
Verified intelligence for legal teams that need more than raw data.
Case intelligence helps attorneys understand people, assets, records, relationships, history, and publicly available information relevant to a matter. The value is not just finding information — it is verifying, organizing, and documenting what matters.
At a Glance
Case intelligence gives attorneys sourced, verified, and organized findings instead of unfiltered database results or disconnected records.
- Background, witness, subject, and party research
- Asset, collectability, property, business, and public-records intelligence
- Social media, open-source, and online presence documentation through lawful means
When to Call
Call before the legal team commits resources without the full picture. Case intelligence is useful before filing, mediation, recovery decisions, witness reliance, or deeper investigation.
- When parties, witnesses, assets, or affiliations need to be verified
- When collectability or recovery potential affects case strategy
- When public posts, records, or online information may change or disappear
What You Receive
CVI delivers case intelligence in a structured format, with dated findings, source references, supporting documentation, preserved records, and clear reporting built for the legal file.
- Written intelligence report with sourced and dated findings
- Supporting records, screen captures, exhibits, and preserved materials where applicable
- Organized summary of relevant people, assets, records, connections, and next-step considerations
Decision Support
Need verified information before the next legal move?
Start with a confidential inquiry. CVI can help define the investigative objective, identify what can be researched lawfully, and deliver organized intelligence the legal team can use.
Intelligence Types
Intelligence is verified information, not raw data.
CVI combines research, source verification, preservation, and targeted fieldwork to develop findings around the legal team’s actual decision—not a generic database output.
People & Background Intelligence
CVI develops a sourced picture of parties, witnesses, subjects, and relevant associates without treating a database match as a verified fact.
- Identity and history verification
- Public criminal and civil record research
- Employment and professional history
- Prior litigation and documented public history
- Business affiliations and associations
- Address, contact, and relationship development
Assets, Businesses & Collectability
CVI researches publicly identifiable ownership, business interests, liens, judgments, and recovery indicators so counsel can evaluate whether deeper pursuit is warranted.
- Real property and ownership research
- Business ownership and interests
- Vehicle, vessel, and titled-asset records
- Public financial, lien, and judgment records
- Publicly available insurance and coverage indicators where lawfully obtainable
- Asset and recovery indicators for attorney evaluation
Public Records, Digital Presence & OSINT
Public records and open sources can reveal history, activity, ownership, affiliations, and inconsistencies. Relevant material is sourced, dated, and preserved lawfully.
- Public social media documentation and preservation
- Open-source and online presence research
- Court, property, business, licensing, lien, and judgment records
- Timeline and public-activity development
- Metadata-conscious capture and preservation
- Relevant public posts, photographs, statements, and connections
- No access to private accounts, restricted data, or unauthorized credentials
Field Verification & Intelligence Development
Research can reveal where fieldwork will add value. At counsel’s direction, CVI can verify locations, document conditions, develop witnesses or associates, and use targeted surveillance to test or expand an intelligence lead.
- Address, residence, workplace, or asset-location verification
- Witness and associate identification or development
- Location and condition documentation
- Attorney-directed surveillance and activity verification
- Field observations connected back to sourced research
Scope of Service
Lawful research, documented facts, no legal conclusions.
CVI gathers and documents information through lawful means and conducts investigative work in compliance with Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services regulations governing private investigators. CVI does not access private or restricted data without authorization, engage in unlawful pretexting, or use any method that violates Virginia or federal law.
CVI develops and documents facts; it does not provide legal advice, legal conclusions, or determinations of liability. The legal team directs the scope of every investigation and decides how the resulting intelligence is used.
Method
Our case intelligence process.
Investigative discipline from objective to deliverable — a defined sequence that keeps the work lawful, verified, and documented from start to finish.
Define the Decision
Counsel identifies the decision at hand, the questions that must be answered, the relevant subjects, known facts, deadline, and lawful boundaries of the assignment.
Build the Intelligence Plan
CVI maps the records, sources, verification steps, preservation needs, and targeted field methods appropriate to the objective.
Research, Verify & Develop
Information is gathered and tested across sources. When useful, attorney-directed fieldwork verifies locations, conditions, activity, witnesses, or other leads.
Organize & Report
Findings are separated as verified facts, sourced information, or investigative leads, then organized with citations, preserved materials, gaps, and limitations.
The Intelligence File
Findings organized around the decision—not the search.
Every engagement is structured around the attorney’s objective. This fictional preview illustrates the reporting system; actual content and depth depend on the assignment.
Reference
CI-26-018
Decision Point
Party identity + recovery indicatorsStatus
Research activeDecision Summary
Key findings organized around counsel’s objective, with limitations stated plainly.
Source Record
Dated citations, record identifiers, preserved material, and supporting context.
Verification Status
Clear separation between verified fact, sourced information, and investigative lead.
Gaps & Next Moves
Unresolved questions and potential follow-up methods presented for attorney evaluation.
Coverage
Case intelligence across Virginia.
Coastal Virginia Investigations provides case intelligence for attorneys and law firms throughout Hampton Roads and Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Richmond, and Northern Virginia.
While field work is centered in Hampton Roads, many records and open-source investigations extend nationally through lawful databases and public sources — supporting cases that involve out-of-state parties, witnesses, or assets.
FAQ
Case Intelligence — Common Questions
What is case intelligence?
Case intelligence is organized, verified investigative research that helps attorneys make decisions — including background investigations, asset and collectability research, social media and open-source intelligence, and public records. The goal is reliable, sourced, decision-ready information, not just raw data.
What is a background investigation used for in a lawsuit?
A background investigation helps attorneys understand who a party, witness, or subject is — their identity, public history, affiliations, and documented statements. It helps counsel evaluate whom to pursue, what requires verification, and what to examine before the legal team commits resources to a case.
What is an asset investigation, and why does collectability matter?
An asset investigation researches the property, ownership, and financial picture relevant to whether a judgment can actually be collected. Collectability matters because a strong case against a defendant with no recoverable assets may not be worth pursuing — asset intelligence helps attorneys evaluate that early.
How can social media be used as evidence?
Publicly available social media can document a person’s activities, statements, condition, and connections. CVI captures and preserves relevant public information in a documented, metadata-conscious way, so it remains available even if a post is later deleted. CVI documents only public information through lawful means.
Is CVI licensed to conduct investigations in Virginia?
Private investigation in Virginia is regulated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. CVI conducts its investigative work in compliance with DCJS regulations governing private investigators in Virginia.
What is the difference between case intelligence and surveillance?
Case intelligence is research-based — gathering and verifying information from records, databases, and open sources. Surveillance is observation-based — documenting a subject’s activity over time. They are complementary: intelligence often informs whether, when, and where surveillance is worthwhile.
Can case intelligence help identify the right defendant?
Yes. Part of pre-suit investigation is confirming who the correct parties are — the right individuals, businesses, owners, or insurers — and locating them. Naming the wrong party, or missing a responsible one, can undermine a case, so accurate identification is foundational.
How are investigative findings documented?
CVI delivers organized, written intelligence reports with sourced and dated findings, supporting documentation, and preserved originals or screen captures where relevant. The reporting is formatted for legal review, so findings, sources, and limitations can be efficiently evaluated and cited where appropriate.
How much does case intelligence cost in Virginia?
Pricing is project-based and depends on the type and depth of investigation, the number of subjects, the records and sources involved, and turnaround time. CVI provides a quote once the attorney defines the objectives and scope of the work.
Where does CVI provide case intelligence services?
Coastal Virginia Investigations provides case intelligence for attorneys and law firms throughout Hampton Roads and Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Richmond, and Northern Virginia. Many records and open-source investigations extend nationally through lawful sources.
Start an Inquiry
Need verified intelligence before the next case decision?
CVI supports attorneys with lawful investigative research, background intelligence, asset and collectability research, OSINT preservation, public-records review, and sourced reporting throughout Hampton Roads and Virginia.