Case Study
Case Study
How Origin uncovered hidden assets and resolved a complex civil dispute in the client’s favor
Company
Confidential Civil Litigation Firm
Company
Confidential Civil Litigation Firm
Company
Confidential Civil Litigation Firm
Services
Asset Tracing · Background Investigations · Corporate Records Review · Financial Analysis · Expert Declarations
Services
Asset Tracing · Background Investigations · Corporate Records Review · Financial Analysis · Expert Declarations
Services
Asset Tracing · Background Investigations · Corporate Records Review · Financial Analysis · Expert Declarations
Industry
Legal Services — Civil Litigation
Industry
Legal Services — Civil Litigation
Industry
Legal Services — Civil Litigation
Year
2025
Year
2025
Year
2025
A prominent civil litigation firm represented a client in a high-value contractual dispute where the opposing party claimed financial hardship and an inability to satisfy potential judgments. The firm engaged Origin to verify these claims, identify concealed assets, and uncover discrepancies that could shift negotiation power and strengthen their litigation strategy.
Managing Partner
Civil Litigation Law Firm
“Origin delivered exactly what we needed — clear, defensible evidence that changed the trajectory of our case. Their work gave us the leverage to negotiate a strong settlement and avoid years of litigation.”
The challenges
The case was complicated by several factors:
Opposing party claimed insolvency despite a lifestyle inconsistent with hardship.
Corporate entities appeared intentionally layered to obscure ownership and financial control.
Property transfers between related parties raised concerns of fraudulent conveyance.
Gaps in disclosure made it difficult for counsel to assess true net worth.
Time pressure increased as settlement deadlines approached.
Origin was tasked with bringing clarity to an intentionally opaque financial landscape.
Our approach
We executed a structured, evidence-driven investigation in four phases.
Phase 1: Corporate & financial mapping
We traced connections across multiple LLCs and holding entities, identifying beneficial owners and unraveling how money flowed between related companies.
Phase 2: Asset discovery
Our research uncovered undisclosed properties, a recently purchased vehicle titled under a shell company, and an investment account omitted from disclosures.
Phase 3: Lifestyle & expenditure analysis
We compared spending patterns against reported income, identifying contradictions that undermined the opposing party’s financial claims.
Phase 4: Litigation-ready reporting
We prepared a comprehensive evidentiary report, including charts, timelines, and source documentation that equipped the firm with a strong factual foundation for court filings and negotiation.
The challenges
The case was complicated by several factors:
Opposing party claimed insolvency despite a lifestyle inconsistent with hardship.
Corporate entities appeared intentionally layered to obscure ownership and financial control.
Property transfers between related parties raised concerns of fraudulent conveyance.
Gaps in disclosure made it difficult for counsel to assess true net worth.
Time pressure increased as settlement deadlines approached.
Origin was tasked with bringing clarity to an intentionally opaque financial landscape.
Our approach
We executed a structured, evidence-driven investigation in four phases.
Phase 1: Corporate & financial mapping
We traced connections across multiple LLCs and holding entities, identifying beneficial owners and unraveling how money flowed between related companies.
Phase 2: Asset discovery
Our research uncovered undisclosed properties, a recently purchased vehicle titled under a shell company, and an investment account omitted from disclosures.
Phase 3: Lifestyle & expenditure analysis
We compared spending patterns against reported income, identifying contradictions that undermined the opposing party’s financial claims.
Phase 4: Litigation-ready reporting
We prepared a comprehensive evidentiary report, including charts, timelines, and source documentation that equipped the firm with a strong factual foundation for court filings and negotiation.
The challenges
The case was complicated by several factors:
Opposing party claimed insolvency despite a lifestyle inconsistent with hardship.
Corporate entities appeared intentionally layered to obscure ownership and financial control.
Property transfers between related parties raised concerns of fraudulent conveyance.
Gaps in disclosure made it difficult for counsel to assess true net worth.
Time pressure increased as settlement deadlines approached.
Origin was tasked with bringing clarity to an intentionally opaque financial landscape.
Our approach
We executed a structured, evidence-driven investigation in four phases.
Phase 1: Corporate & financial mapping
We traced connections across multiple LLCs and holding entities, identifying beneficial owners and unraveling how money flowed between related companies.
Phase 2: Asset discovery
Our research uncovered undisclosed properties, a recently purchased vehicle titled under a shell company, and an investment account omitted from disclosures.
Phase 3: Lifestyle & expenditure analysis
We compared spending patterns against reported income, identifying contradictions that undermined the opposing party’s financial claims.
Phase 4: Litigation-ready reporting
We prepared a comprehensive evidentiary report, including charts, timelines, and source documentation that equipped the firm with a strong factual foundation for court filings and negotiation.
The results
The impact was immediate:
Opposing party conceded to settlement after being confronted with evidence of concealed assets.
The law firm secured a resolution favorable to its client without extended trial costs.
Previously hidden assets were included in settlement calculations.
Evidence collected supported additional legal remedies for attempted fraudulent transfers.
The client avoided years of litigation by leveraging clear, well-documented facts.
Lessons learned
Transparency is rarely voluntary: Asset concealment often follows predictable patterns that experienced investigators can uncover.
Data must be connected: Corporate records alone seldom tell the full story — lifestyle, financial behavior, and third-party holdings complete the picture.
Good documentation wins cases: Organized, well-structured reports strengthen counsel’s position in negotiation and in court.
Early investigative involvement saves time and money.
Key takeaways
Origin’s asset-tracing work enabled counsel to secure a favorable outcome quickly and efficiently. By cutting through the noise and presenting a clear financial picture, we shifted the balance of power and provided the factual leverage needed to resolve the dispute.
The results
The impact was immediate:
Opposing party conceded to settlement after being confronted with evidence of concealed assets.
The law firm secured a resolution favorable to its client without extended trial costs.
Previously hidden assets were included in settlement calculations.
Evidence collected supported additional legal remedies for attempted fraudulent transfers.
The client avoided years of litigation by leveraging clear, well-documented facts.
Lessons learned
Transparency is rarely voluntary: Asset concealment often follows predictable patterns that experienced investigators can uncover.
Data must be connected: Corporate records alone seldom tell the full story — lifestyle, financial behavior, and third-party holdings complete the picture.
Good documentation wins cases: Organized, well-structured reports strengthen counsel’s position in negotiation and in court.
Early investigative involvement saves time and money.
Key takeaways
Origin’s asset-tracing work enabled counsel to secure a favorable outcome quickly and efficiently. By cutting through the noise and presenting a clear financial picture, we shifted the balance of power and provided the factual leverage needed to resolve the dispute.
The results
The impact was immediate:
Opposing party conceded to settlement after being confronted with evidence of concealed assets.
The law firm secured a resolution favorable to its client without extended trial costs.
Previously hidden assets were included in settlement calculations.
Evidence collected supported additional legal remedies for attempted fraudulent transfers.
The client avoided years of litigation by leveraging clear, well-documented facts.
Lessons learned
Transparency is rarely voluntary: Asset concealment often follows predictable patterns that experienced investigators can uncover.
Data must be connected: Corporate records alone seldom tell the full story — lifestyle, financial behavior, and third-party holdings complete the picture.
Good documentation wins cases: Organized, well-structured reports strengthen counsel’s position in negotiation and in court.
Early investigative involvement saves time and money.
Key takeaways
Origin’s asset-tracing work enabled counsel to secure a favorable outcome quickly and efficiently. By cutting through the noise and presenting a clear financial picture, we shifted the balance of power and provided the factual leverage needed to resolve the dispute.
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Reaching out is the only difficult step. From there, we manage the process and guide your case with precision.
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Prefer meeting in-person? We have nine offices across five continents. Learn More
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Our offices are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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