Attorney Services

CIVIL AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

Filley & Associates works with our attorney clients to investigate civil and criminal cases. From the inception of a lawsuit or criminal case, through the fact gathering stage, negotiation and finally to settlement or verdict, Filley and Associates investigators will acquire salient facts crucial to your success in the courtroom. Our services include:

• Identifying, locating, and interviewing witnesses: We are able to quickly locate most witnesses. We conduct effective interviews of witnesses and subjects and take statements in written, audiotape or video formats.
• Managing investigative cases: An attorney needs someone who can see the direction a case is taking, capitalize on it, prepare it for mediation, ultimately know what is needed for trial and make the arrangements to get it done. We are experienced in handling large cases for our attorney clients, allowing the attorney to focus on the strategy of the case.
• Conducting fact investigations: We pay attention to the questions you need answered and answer them fully and directly.
• Locating assets: We diligently locate personal and business assets.
• Reviewing documents: We know what to look for.
• Focusing and limiting the scope of discovery: We can provide background information on witnesses and parties to a civil or criminal matter. We can provide information to refute or confirm information developed by discovery.
• Scene Investigation: We provide professional and representative photos and diagrams of the scene, ready for introduction as exhibits.
• Juror Polls: We are well versed in the art of polling a jury in a gentle, but probing and professional manner.
• Conducting background investigations: We conduct background checks to uncover personal, professional, financial, civil and criminal histories.
• Estate and Probate investigations: These investigations often involve following a trail years old. From locating missing heirs and witnesses to uncovering unknown assets, we have a proven track record of providing professional and efficient estate and probate investigation services throughout California and the United States.
• Pretrial Jury Panel Profile: We compile a thorough and factual profile of individual jurors to assist you with the important jury selection phase of a trial.
• Document and evidence retrieval: Give us a list of the documents you need. We know how to obtain and certify them as quickly as possible.

Please contact us to discuss how we can providing other information you need to allow you to focus on the strategy of your case.
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LITIGATION SUPPORT AND TRIAL PREPARATION

Filley & Associates offers you a wide variety of litigation support services, from on-scene and pre-trial investigation to investigation of witness backgrounds and organization and analysis of exhibits. We listen carefully to your needs. We present options and tender billing to fit the client's needs, based on clearly outlined terms and with a "not to exceed" cap. We respect all applicable laws, as evidenced by our untarnished record.

Our specialized services include:

• Record identification
• Document and evidence retrieval
• Investigative guidance and recommendations
• Witness Handling for orderly control and presentation in court
• Electronic Case Organization: We can take your boxes of evidence and scan them, index them and make them searchable. This is the best and most efficient way to organize a large volume of documents. It avoids document misfiling and loss and allows for effective presentation in court.
• Mediation Packages: We assist attorneys and insurance adjusters by providing photographs of the scene, photos of the client or Subject; diagrams of the accident scene and in some cases, animation all assembled into a Power Point mediation package. The package tells the story of the accident and it's catastrophic results and can be assembled for presentation at the mediation, or shared with the insurance company prior to the mediation on CD. This gives the claims committee a chance to see the client, the injuries and the liability picture prior to the mediation. This makes a very effective settlement tool.
• Digital Video / Non-linear Video Editing for Effective Trial Presentation
• Deposition Video Taping - DVD Courtroom Presentation
• Projects specific to your needs.

Our staff maintains a strong focus on the deadlines with which you may be faced. We are flexible and able to work with you to achieve your goals.

"An attorney needs someone who can see the direction a case is taking, capitalize on it, prepare it for mediation, ultimately know what is needed for trial and make the arrangements to get it done."
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TRADE SECRETS

Protecting intellectual property and trade secrets had become increasingly difficult in the age of global networking and international competition. If you have a concern involving proprietary information, Filley and Associates can help you discover where and how the information is being compromised. We can help you locate the principals and contain the problem.
We work with companies to protect their intellectual assets domestically and abroad. We effectively use diverse assets to quickly develop the information you need to control your intellectual assets.
Our investigation of counterfeit products, copyright infringement and intellectual property theft includes:

• Research of Violations: We can help you to identify intellectual property theft and copyright infringements
• Identification of Perpetrators: We use effective sources of information to identify, locate and obtain background profiles of perpetrators.
• Surveillance at Manufacturing and Retail Locations: We use appropriate sub-rosa video equipment to obtain video evidence of theft and infringement.
• Placement of Undercover Operatives: At all levels of production and sales.
• Procurement of Evidence: While maintaining the chain of evidence and court testimony.

For a free consultation and to discuss how we can help you throughout California, Nevada and the United States, please call us at 866-392-0072 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
We also offer investigative services in China through our professional relationships with excellent investigators in Mainland China, who have demonstrated a high degree of proficiency and professionalism. Take advantage of our expertise in coordinating and conducting your investigations in Asia at no additional cost to you.
Please see our Contact Us page for more information concerning our affiliations with international investigative offices.

BACKGROUND CHECKS / SEARCHES

ASSET CHECKS / SEARCHES

A broad range of sophisticated on-line databases provides us with near-instantaneous access to critical information on individuals and businesses. We also have access to a network of highly trained professionals, which enables us to compile the most complete reports possible on individual and corporate assets.
Filley & Associates provide database services to the insurance and legal communities, subject to GLB and IRSG guidelines. We are experienced in using the most effective databases for the individual situation and develop the best information possible in the most cost effective manner.

• Personal Assets
• Business and Corporate Assets
• Banking Relationship
• Concealed and Hard to Find Assets

SCUBA DIVING INVESTIGATIONS

Filley and Associates investigators have deep experience with the issues and standards relating to SCUBA diving liability cases. We have been very successful in developing case making information in the SCUBA investigations we have conducted in California, Mexico and Central America. CEO, Scott Filley has been an advanced diver for more than 15 years and brings his expertise to bear in conducting SCUBA related investigations.
One of the diving cases we investigated :

Scuba diver suffers "the bends"

Result: $3,095,000 A dentist injured in a diving accident claimed that Cozumel's Galapago Inn Resort was negligent because it failed to ensure that he received prompt hyperbaric treatment. Gutterman v. Galapago Inn Resort, Eastern District Federal Court.

Please call us for a free consultation and to discuss your SCUBA related case with us. Please click here to link to our Contact Us page, or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  

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