Process serving is one of the pivotal steps in initiating legal actions. However, numerous myths surround this crucial service, leading to misunderstandings and misconceptions. As a firm deeply entrenched in the field of legal services, we’re here to debunk these myths and shed light on the realities of process serving. Myth #1: Process Servers Can… Read more »
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The Role of Process Servers in Small Claims Court
Small claims court is a specific legal avenue designed for handling minor disputes quickly and without the need for lengthy litigation. Cases usually involve minor property damage, landlord-tenant disputes, or small contractual disagreements. An integral part of these proceedings is the process server whose role can significantly impact the outcome of your case. The Essential… Read more »
Understanding the Difference Between a Process Server and a Private Investigator
Sometimes, people confuse the roles of a process server and a private investigator. While both professions deal with the law, their roles greatly differ. Let’s dive into the key differences between these two professions to help you understand which professional will serve you best. Process Servers What is a Process Server? A process server serves… Read more »
The Difference Between Personal and Substituted Service of Process
The law provides many ways for a process server to do their job. It recognizes that not every situation will be the same, and sometimes you may not be able to find the person to serve them their documents. As such, there are two main ways to go about serving process: personal service and substituted… Read more »
The Benefits of a Professional Court Filing Service
In years’ past, law firms had to file documents in person, with documents carrying original signatures. Today, however, it is much different. There are many ways a law firm can file court documents on behalf of their client. One of these ways is through professional court filing services done by a process server. But why… Read more »
3 Reasons to Use a Process Server for Eviction Notices
Evictions are an unfortunate reality for many landlords. No one likes to evict a tenant, but sometimes you have to. Tenants will break the terms of their lease, and landlords will have no choice but to evict them. Of course, part of the eviction process is serving eviction notices. A process server can be a… Read more »
Four Things You Need to Give Your Process Server
An experience process server can do many things, but they still need a little help from their clients. When you hire a process server, you’ll need to give them a few items and information to help them do their job to the best of their ability. These items are as follows: A recent photo of… Read more »
Can You Serve a Bank?
A process server can serve a wide variety of people and institutions. But what about banks? Indeed, process servers can serve a bank. However, there can be some factors that make this more difficult to do. Read on to learn more: How to serve a bank in the United States Serving a financial institution is… Read more »
How Are Legal Documents Authenticated?
Legal documents undergo strict requirements in order to ensure they’re authentic. After all, an inauthentic legal document could undercut the entire legal proceeding. For some documents, a signature is enough to verify its authenticity, but others require a more thorough process. Local documents Local documents are used, as the name suggests, on the local level…. Read more »
What Is an Affidavit of Service?
When rendering service of process, an important step that needs to be completed is an affidavit of service. But what exactly is an affidavit of service, and how essential is it? Here, we explain everything you need to know so you’ll be prepared. Defining an affidavit of service An affidavit of service, also known as… Read more »