Case Selection
Our Evaluation Process
The Garfinkel Group, LLC evaluates cases based on whether accountability can be imposed in the real world—not simply whether misconduct occurred.
Each potential matter is reviewed confidentially and assessed across several concrete factors.
Accountability
We look beyond corporate names on paper. We evaluate whether both entities and individuals can be held personally accountable, even in the face of bankruptcy or insolvency. If the law allows liability to be imposed, we pursue it.
Liability
We analyze whether the facts establish clear liability under the law and whether the claims can withstand scrutiny by courts and seasoned defense counsel. Cases built on speculation, hindsight disagreement, or unsupported inference are not pursued.
Damages
We assess whether the decisions at issue caused substantial, measurable harm—financial, professional, or otherwise—sufficient to justify litigation.
Credibility
Successful litigation depends on consistency, judgment, and credibility. Before accepting a client or taking action, we conduct an exhaustive investigation to ensure the client’s account is coherent, supported by evidence, and able to hold up under challenge.
Background Investigation
Before accepting a matter, we conduct a deep investigation into the defendants’ history, including prior litigation, regulatory actions, public financial records, and ownership structures. We use advanced investigative tools and attorneys with dedicated investigative experience to build cases on documented facts, not assumptions.
Documentation and Evidence
We conduct in-depth front-end investigations before accepting a matter, reviewing available documents, communications, systems, and financial records. We move forward only where the facts support a provable case and additional evidence is reasonably likely to be uncovered.