Submitting a case
Every Ledgerhound file begins with secure intake at /submit-case. You will need an account so we can encrypt evidence uploads and route updates to the right firm. The form asks for:
- 01Subject identity. Full legal name, known aliases, last known address, and date of birth or formation if available.
- 02Jurisdiction. The state and county where the subject lives, litigates, or does business. This determines which recorders and courts we search first.
- 03Engagement track. Bounty (contingency on recovered assets), hourly, or subscription. Pick the model that matches your fee arrangement.
- 04Case summary. A concise narrative of the dispute, the theories you are pursuing, and what you already know. The more specific, the fewer rabbit holes we chase.
- 05Evidence uploads. Deeds, judgments, disclosures, UCC filings, or any record you already have. Files are stored in a private bucket scoped to your account.
What evidence to collect before intake
You do not need every item on this list. But the more you provide, the faster we narrow the search. Think of it as giving us the edges of the puzzle before we fill the middle.
Court and case records
- Pleadings, judgments, and orders naming the subject or related entities
- Sworn financial disclosure schedules and statements of net worth
- Prior subpoena responses or deposition transcripts mentioning accounts
- Settlement agreements with any asset representations
Real property
- Deeds, mortgage records, and property tax statements
- Title commitments or prior title searches
- Lease agreements and landlord-tenant court records
- County assessor and recorder filings
Business and UCC filings
- Secretary of state corporate filings and registered agents
- UCC-1 and UCC-3 financing statements
- DBA and assumed-name registrations
- Partnership, operating, or shareholder agreements
Financial breadcrumbs
- Cancelled checks, wire confirmations, or ACH stubs
- Bank statements showing transfers to unknown accounts
- Tax returns, especially Schedules C, E, and K-1
- Invoices, 1099s, and accounts-receivable ledgers
Digital and lifestyle clues
- Social media posts showing travel, purchases, or business activity
- Vehicle, boat, or aircraft registration records
- Professional licensing boards and regulatory filings
- Patent, trademark, and copyright registrations
What happens next
After intake, the file moves through five stages. You can track status in your portal; Case Desk clients receive proactive alerts when new filings appear.
Triage (24–48 hours)
We review the intake, confirm the subject identity, and flag conflicts. You receive a confirmation with an estimated timeline and any immediate document requests.
Public-record pull
Ledgerhound queries county recorders, secretary of state databases, UCC indices, federal courts, and other lawful registries. We capture filing images, dates, and document numbers.
Entity resolution
Aliases, recycled registered agents, nominee owners, and shell companies are mapped to a single ownership graph. We score connections by confidence and source reliability.
Dossier delivery
You receive a sourced report: assets located, transfer chains, recommended subpoena targets, and a recovery estimate. Everything is timestamped and ready for counsel or the court.
Ongoing updates
For Case Desk clients, we monitor new filings and alert you to changes. Status updates are available in your portal at any time.
Scope and ethics
Ledgerhound works only from lawfully accessible public records and documents you lawfully possess. We do not access private financial accounts without legal process, conduct unauthorized surveillance, or trace cryptocurrency through unlawful means. All enforcement — subpoenas, levies, garnishments, and turnover motions — runs through your counsel and the court.
