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Serving Barack Obama: A Private Citizen
When Barack Obama was President, he had to be served legal documents by certified mail. When he left office, he moved into this beautiful 8,000 square foot brick home on Belmont Street, overlooking Rock Creek Park. Since he was no longer...
A Most Ferocious Dog
I received a subpoena for a person living in Virginia's boondocks. The trip was a long winding drive through the mountains where I eventually found the house, set back in the trees, 150 yards from the road. There was a creek and...
5 Tips For Being a Better Process Server
Just like people, not every process service is the same. Some people are harder to hand papers off to than others. Many defendants believe that avoiding a process server means their legal troubles go away (this is false). This myth leads some people...
A Story of Patience and Persistence
The doctor we were trying to serve had been an enigma for over a month. Our servers made several unsuccessful attempts to serve him at his office in White Plains, MD. His door was always locked and no sound heard from within. The receptionist in the...
"Known to Serve the Impossible" - The Frank Fitzsimmons Service
Many years ago, when I owned San Diego Attorney Service, I was contacted by the president of a national trucking magazine who informed me that they had been trying for more than a year to personally serve Frank Fitzsimmons, the boss of the Teamsters...
Same Day Process Service: Open for Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite these challenging times, we want to let you know that we’re taking additional steps to ensure that we continue to deliver fast and accurate results, even through COVID-19-related court closures and shelter in place orders.
Here at...
How to Become a Successful Mobile Notary
Helping people is a great way to make a living. Mobile notaries have the chance to meet new people they will help daily. If you need a career that constantly changes pace so you won’t get bored, being a mobile notary may be for...
Differences Between TV Portrayals of Process Servers vs Real Life
Every year there are millions of court cases filed by attorneys and individuals in the United States. These high numbers mean that service of process/the notification system for people involved in a case is something that happens often. So, it is no...
The Life of a Process Server
Court proceedings move forward every day. Similarly, the legal system needs to notify people of a requirement to appear in court or to take note of legal action taking place. The people who make contact with the persons of interest are process...
How to Avoid Breaking the Law as a Process Server
Process servers have a tough job. They are responsible for delivering court documents to people. Many people being served have misconceptions that challenge the delivery process. Knowing the rules based on local and state laws is important for...
Do Employers Need to Allow Processes to be Served at Work?
Updated: August 8th 2024
Many people try to keep their personal and professional lives separate. While some people may discuss interest in TV shows and what their kids are doing after school, most will not discuss major issues in their personal...
Can I Avoid Being Served?
If you know you will be sued, do yourself a favor and DO NOT try to avoid the server. Many people think it’s a good idea - if they avoid the server, then they can prevent the case from moving forward. In reality, when a person physically avoids a...
4 Benefits of Using a Process Server for Eviction Notices
Dealing with troublesome tenants is a complicated and often precarious position. There are legal processes that must be respected to avoid problems in the future. A process server can help apartment management or a landlord in delivering legal...
The Must-Know Rules for Serving Processes on Holidays
The task of serving process involves many considerations that most people don’t consider. A server must be fair, firm, and respectful. They must think of their own safety while also making the individual they serve to feel calm. To effectively...
How to Serve Processes to Military Members
Members of the United States military often put their lives on the line to defend their country and its assets. Sometimes the courts will need to provide written documents to these active duty individuals for several reasons including a summons to...
Respecting the Rights of Hospital Patients While Serving Processes
Process serving is never an easy job. Most of the challenge comes in locating the individual who needs to be given papers. The problem gets more complicated when the person is at a high-security location.
It is not against the law to serve...
Prepare for Process Serving Wearing a Body Camera
A process server’s job is not easy. Servers deliver a summons to many folks who would prefer not to receive the court documents.
As with most sectors, advances in technology have been and will continue to disrupt the process...
The Most Common Types of Affidavits
An Affidavit is a written testimony given under oath. Affidavits are only valid when given freely, without any coercion. To provide a legal affidavit, an individual needs to be of sound mind (lucid) and typical of legal age (over 18).
The...
Tips for Staying Safe While Process Serving
Process serving is a necessary role that helps the legal system running efficiently. As beneficial as this role is, it also involves some inherent safety risks. There are safety concerns with many jobs, but a process server can interact with a...
Getting The Most Out Of Your Process Server
Many firms use process servers to deliver legal notices. When they are contracting with a private process server, there are some things that can make the whole process more efficient. No matter how busy a process server is, there are still ways to...