Business Details
48 Years
experience
Expert Investigative Services for Legal and Corporate Clients
Founded in 1978, Smith & Carson is a trusted investigative research firm with decades of experience serving leading organizations. Our team partners with financial firms, Am Law 100 firms, Fortune 100 and 500 companies, and government agencies to handle complex investigations across industries including pharmaceutical, automotive, insurance, and technology. We specialize in high-exposure multidistrict litigation, delivering critical information at all stages through a phased and tailored approach. Our expertise spans complex fact investigations, social media analysis with forensic capture, corporate due diligence, and field investigations including surveillance and accident reconstruction.We combine technical expertise with a dedicated team of investigators, attorneys, and former law enforcement professionals to provide actionable intelligence. Our proprietary technologies and secure cloud-based portal ensure efficient data management and defensible reporting. Clients rely on our accuracy, precision, and integrity to mitigate risks, avoid surprises, and resolve complex legal matters. We maintain rigorous standards in evidence preservation and ethical practices, supporting clients from pre-hire screenings to high-stakes jury selection. Our proven track record in delivering comprehensive insights has made us an indispensable resource for law firms and corporations nationwide.
Services
Complex Fact Investigations
Social Media Investigations
Corporate Due Diligence
Field Investigations
Juror Research & Analytics
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in investigative research across multiple industries.
- Our tailored approach adapts to client objectives with hourly, flat-fee, or not-to-exceed budgets.
- Technical expertise from investigators, attorneys, and former law enforcement professionals.
- Secure delivery of research and reports through our cloud-based client portal.
- Proven results in high-stakes cases for Fortune 500 companies and Am Law 100 firms.
Associations and certifications
- Private Detective Agency License #PDC001131
What people say
Invaluable resource
Exceptional client service
Timely and informative
Proven track record
Unmatched efficiency
Services
Complex Fact Investigations
Our phased investigations deliver critical information for legal cases through rigorous research methodologies. We specialize in product liability, environmental, and intellectual property cases, utilizing secure platforms for data management. Our team works within joint defense agreements to develop custom protocols for large-scale litigation.
Social Media Investigations
We conduct ethical social media monitoring and forensic capture to assess lifestyle and background information. Our services include identification, verification, and analysis of online profiles, with real-time monitoring for high-stakes litigation support across major platforms.
Corporate Due Diligence
Our investigative due diligence services identify risks for mergers, acquisitions, and executive vetting. We provide pre-transaction intelligence, activist investor analysis, and anti-corruption investigations to financial firms and corporations globally.
Field Investigations
We offer surveillance, witness identification, and accident reconstruction services. Our ACTAR-certified reconstructionists use physics and engineering principles, while Bosch-certified technicians retrieve vehicle data for crash analysis.
Juror Research & Analytics
Our JurorSMARTS service provides background research and social media monitoring for high-stakes trials. We analyze juror biases, undisclosed viewpoints, and jurisdictional trends to support strategic selection and trial preparation.
Questions
What services does Smith & Carson offer?
We provide complex fact investigations, social media analysis, corporate due diligence, field investigations, and juror research for legal and corporate clients.
How does Smith & Carson handle social media investigations?
Our team ethically locates, verifies, and analyzes social media content with forensic capture, delivering authenticated evidence through secure platforms.
What industries do you serve?
We work across pharmaceutical, automotive, insurance, technology, consumer products, and environmental industries, among others.
Can you assist with litigation support?
Yes, we specialize in pre-trial investigations, witness identification, juror research, and evidence preservation to strengthen litigation strategies.
How do you ensure data security?
All research and reports are delivered through our secure cloud-based portal with dynamic dashboards and encrypted formats.
What makes Smith & Carson unique?
Our combination of technical expertise, proprietary technologies, and 45+ years of experience in high-stakes investigations sets us apart.
Reviews (1)
CeeCee Dawson
Feb 25, 2021
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Enjoyed my time at Smith & Carson/ Critical Research. Great people doing interesting and very needed work.
