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Other Research Services
The purpose of this website is to sell my service, as described on Page Two. However, another service may be better for the job you have in mind. The firms listed below are in alphabetical order. Appearance of a link on this page is for information and comparison shopping only, not an endorsement. If there are others which should be included, please e-mail the URL to me, Jesse Frey (frey@azstarnet.com)
This one is free! "Ask a Librarian is a national reference enquiry service for the public provided collaboratively by public libraries throughout the UK. 34 libraries are taking part in this innovative online service which will be reviewed and, possibly, expanded after 6 months. A FAQ page will appear in due course." I tried it. I asked what the damages were in the second Rodney King trial. Two hours later I had the answer, not only at what is probably the definitive website for that subject, but in a confirming cross reference as well.
"The Internet Librarian service employs a professional librarian to provide Internet users with electronically accessible information, on a specified subject. The client need only make an information request, via electronic mail, and the search and retrieval will be performed by a qualified information retrieval specialist." Free estimates.
InterTrack advertises internet research. No legal research expertise is claimed. Prices on inquiry.
"Since 1978, the Legal Research Center (LRC®) has been committed to the goal of providing the highest quality, most convenient, reliable, and economic legal research, writing, and information retrieval service available. In short, we spend our time doing what we do best - so that our clients can free up their time for what they do best." Lowest billing rate: $85 per hour.
"The Legal Research Group at FIND/SVP is a full-service research, writing and consulting service for attorneys and business executives. Using cost-effective resources like the Internet, Lexis, CD-ROM, and the law library, our team of enterprising attorneys and professional researchers can quickly deliver the legal information you need. In addition to our United States staff of over 250 professionals, FIND/SVP has correspondents in 36 countries, who are available to work on your project." Billing dependent on project.
"MeltingPoint is a total internet Research Manager for attorneys and law librarians. It takes the effort out of bookmarking and organizing the Web information you find valuable. It cross-references Web information to your own matters, issues, witnesses and precedents. It works actively to ensure that your research is used wherever it is needed - and not inadvertently overlooked." Rates on inquiry.
"The National Legal Research Group provides legal research, writing and analysis to attorneys. As a firm, we have served more than 37,000 lawyers since our founding in 1969. Our attorneys are trained in the techniques of legal research and are specialized by area of law. Having done research and analysis on more than 110,000 cases has given us substantial experience in every jurisdiction and area of law." Free estimates.
Online Legal Research ". . . provides quality legal research services to attorneys across the United States. Whether it is a minor research project, cite checking an adversary's brief, or if you simply just don't have the time, O.L.R. is here to assist you. We will investigate the latest case law, statutes, administrative pronouncements and rulings, law review articles, and many other sources to find the information you need. In addition to the above, O.L.R. handles Federal Tax matters, Federal document location, and extensive searching of secondary sources." Standard rate is $50 per hour.
"If you practice law alone or in a small firm and do not have the time to research and write with thoroughness and care, your ability to persuade a judge suffers. Lawyers lose without well-written briefs. Quo Jure Corporation offers attorneys a solution by providing high-quality legal writing and research. Our customers trust and value our experience of 20 years. They win cases with our support." Lowest rate $60 per hour.
Asset searches are cheap only if one is very lucky. Sometimes a private investigation firm gets results. Some cost more than others. Here is a comprehensive list. My non-commercial website has some links.
If you do not find what you are looking for here, you can try the legal research listings in Yahoo.