At Legal Sandbox Georgia, we understand that for a victim of economic crime, a criminal conviction is often a hollow victory if the financial loss is not restored. Sending a perpetrator to prison does not automatically return stolen funds. Our Civil Asset Recovery practice is dedicated to bridging this gap. We specialize in filing and litigating civil lawsuits within criminal proceedings (Partie Civile) or as standalone civil actions to recover damages resulting from Theft (Arts. 177-187), Fraud, Embezzlement, and Money Laundering (Arts. 192-194).
Our strategy goes beyond standard litigation; we employ aggressive asset tracing and freezing protocols. Criminals rarely keep stolen assets in their own names. We work with forensic accountants and private investigators to pierce the corporate veil, trace funds through complex laundering schemes, and identify hidden assets—whether they are real estate, offshore accounts, or cryptocurrency. We move swiftly to secure court orders for the sequestration (freezing) of these assets before the trial concludes, ensuring that by the time a judgment is rendered, there is actual property to seize.
We also handle complex restitution cases involving corporate fraud. If you are a business owner defrauded by a partner or employee, we analyze the financial forensic trail to prove the exact quantum of damages, including lost profits (lucrum cessans). We navigate the enforcement stage relentlessly, working with the National Bureau of Enforcement to auction seized property and garnish wages. In cases where the stolen funds have been dissipated, we explore third-party liability, targeting institutions or facilitators who may have negligently enabled the crime. Legal Sandbox Georgia turns the verdict into value.
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