Investigations and Litigation Support

In instances where employers have received a complaint or have reason to believe that an employee may have violated certain policies of the organization (such as harassment, discrimination or standards of conduct) or have engaged in otherwise unprofessional, unacceptable or inappropriate behavior, it may be necessary to conduct an investigation.

Because of possible biases toward employees and the potential for strong emotions, as well as the confidentiality, time, training and qualifications needed to perform a thorough investigation, many organizations choose to engage the services of a neutral and objective third-party to investigate the complaint.

Higginbotham’s team includes HR consultants who are licensed private investigators with the Private Security Bureau through the Texas Department of Public Safety, which is a requirement in Texas if conducting a third-party investigation.

Our licensed investigators conduct investigations with clearly defined steps, an unbiased approach and a professional tone. The full investigation will include interviewing relevant parties, reviewing applicable documentation and materials, reaching an informed conclusion and providing appropriate recommendations.

Our team can provide expert witness opinions for employment-related matters, such as Title VII discrimination, age or disability discrimination, sexual harassment, recruitment practices, workers’ compensation litigation, policy issues and tort claims involving negligent hiring, retention, supervision or wrongful termination. We gather data, review depositions and other case documents, conduct a case analysis and prepare a thorough report to aid in defending legal action taken against your company.

Based on your organization’s needs, our team can assist by developing expert witness reports or offering testimony for depositions in federal or state court.