The Pre-Suit Playbook: How PIs Change Cases, with Mike Thompson

Private investigation isn't just for criminal law — it's how plaintiff attorneys win before they ever file. Caleb Miller hosts Mike Thompson, founder of Ideal Intel, a Texas-based investigation firm. A former Liverpool police officer turned surveillance specialist, Mike now works exclusively with plaintiff law firms on personal injury and wrongful death cases. The conversation covers evidence preservation windows — video footage disappears after 30 days — and Mike's "discovery before discovery" approach. A background check on a truck driver in a death case exposed incomplete employment records and a dishonorable discharge the company didn't know about. Mike identifies where lawyers most commonly fall short: reactive fact-finding and failing to vet witnesses and experts. Produced and Powered by ‪@lawpods‬ Podcast Production & Marketing for Lawyers https://www.LawPods.com Learn More and Connect ☑️ Mike Thompson Bio: https://www.getidealintel.com/about LinkedIn:   / mike-thompson-tbci-6739204a   ☑️ Charla Aldous Bio: https://www.aldouslaw.com/meet-our-te... LinkedIn:   / charlaaldous   ☑️ Eleanor Aldous Bio: https://www.aldouslaw.com/meet-our-te... LinkedIn:   / eleanor-aldous-0775a885   ☑️ Caleb Miller Bio: https://www.aldouslaw.com/meet-our-te... LinkedIn:   / caleb-m-66862679   ☑️ Aldous Law LinkedIn:   / aldous-law-llp   Facebook:   / aldouslawtriallawyers   YouTube: @aldouslawtriallawyers Instagram:   / aldouslawtriallawyers   ☑️ Subscribe to listen to our newest episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wkqw3b... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38e...