Litigation searches with the scope spelled out
State court, federal district court, and bankruptcy court searches by party name. We confirm exactly which courts and date ranges are covered, so a litigation search means the same thing to both of us.
Courts we search
- State and county civil courts at the level your scope requires
- U.S. District Courts
- U.S. Bankruptcy Courts
- Docket sheets and case documents, on request
Why scope matters here
Court systems differ by state and even by county. Some state courts have searchable statewide indexes; others must be searched court by court. Federal searches run through PACER and cover federal courts only. We confirm the courts, party names, and date range with you at intake, and every result states what was searched.
We retrieve and report court records within the requested scope. We do not assess the merits, exposure, or legal significance of any case.
Common questions
Is a PACER search the same as a litigation search?
No. PACER covers federal district, bankruptcy, and appellate courts. State court cases, which are most civil cases, require separate searches in the relevant state or county systems.
How far back do litigation searches go?
It depends on the court’s index and your scope. Many transactional searches cover five or ten years, but your legal team sets the range. If a court’s online index does not reach back far enough, we tell you and explain the options.
Have a search or filing due this week?
Send it now. A person confirms scope, cost, and timing the same business day.
orders@legacysearchfile.com