What Are Some Common Mistakes Made by a Process Server?
Process servers must know the laws governing their trade in and out. Even minor mistakes in service of process can have huge consequences for the related court case, including grounds for dismissal. Avoiding mistakes in service of process saves time and money for your firm and keeps your clients happy. The most common process server mistakes are:
Not preparing well enough
Process servers should attempt to gather all possible information about their target before they ever attempt service. This information can include the target’s name, possible nicknames, addresses, workplace, school affiliation, and more. By collecting this information ahead of time, multiple service attempts can be made at different locations on the same day without having to stop back by an office. Information gathered can also give you deep insight into the target’s life and past. For example, you may discover that your target is a guest speaker at a local convention and decide to catch up with them there. It is also important to determine if the target has a history of violence, which will prepare the process server for a potentially hostile scene. Preparation is key to serving process effectively. Continue reading
July Newsletter 2021
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Tips to Become a Better Process Server in Atlanta
The best process servers complete their assigned jobs within the confines of the law. The Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, oversees process servers in Atlanta. Knowing the rules and regulations governing the service of process can be the difference between getting someone a fair settlement or possibly discrediting their entire case. To be a better process server in Atlanta, you must: Continue reading
May Newsletter 2021
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Most Common Questions About Process Servers
If you’ve ever received court papers, then you’ve probably been “served” by a process server.
Being “served” is an action performed by process servers as the first step of any civil lawsuit. You never know when you will find yourself initiating or receiving service, so it’s important to understand the basics.
What Is Service of Process?
Service of process is the initial step required to begin a lawsuit. It’s so important because it includes all of the steps necessary to inform other parties of their involvement in the lawsuit. Service of process makes these notifications using the formal delivery of papers like complaints and motions. Continue reading
April Newsletter 2021
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How a Document Retrieval Company Can be Helpful For Your Law Firm
Your law firm processes hundreds of cases every month, which amounts to hundreds of thousands of documents and papers. You’re responsible for creating, filing, and handling your clients’ most important and sensitive legal matters, which is exactly why your law firm needs the support of a document retrieval company.
Document Retrievals
If there’s one thing the court system generates daily, it’s documents. Every motion, filing, briefing, verdict, or claim within a jurisdiction leads to a document being filed at the county clerk’s office. Continue reading
What You Should Avoid When Serving Divorce Papers
Most people don’t welcome the process of a divorce, but for many couples, it becomes necessary to end their marriage and move on in separate directions. Since marriage is a legal institution, divorce must also follow specific legal requirements. If you are currently beginning your divorce or suspecting it will occur in the near future, this guide will help you get started.
Don’t Skip Service of Process!
Although many state laws vary throughout the country, Florida remains consistent with all other states that cannot take legal action against somebody who has not been properly informed of the legal process. Continue reading
March Newsletter 2021
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What Can a Process Server Do for Me?
Most people don’t realize the importance of a process server until they need to serve important and sensitive court documents. Rather than relying on the sheriff’s office to deliver your most essential documents, hire a process server to provide fast, efficient service.
The Purpose of Process Servers
Process servers play many important roles, most noticeably in helping deliver legal papers that involve very strict deadlines and time sensitive information. Lawyers and others in the legal field can use professional couriers, like those through process server companies, to deliver important papers with speed, security, and tracking. Continue reading