Researching Individuals on the Internet

Conducting research on individuals can be as easy as a few keystrokes when you use the Internet. Here are a few resources to get you started.

by Carol Bannen

There are many ways to research individuals on the Internet, depending on what you need. Attorneys often ask law librarians for "everything you can find" on a person. Searching the Web with search engines like Google may net you information including resumés, personal postings, and more, but this directive often has to be narrowed down in the reference interview. A search may be done more efficiently by determining what the lawyer actually needs. Is the lawyer trying to locate a missing heir? Does she need background information before visiting a potential client? Is he wondering about potential assets?

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