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Whenever anyone initiates a civil lawsuit against someone else, they will need to “serve” that person with papers. To “serve” someone generally means to have a copy of the complaint you have filed delivered to them. A party in a case cannot serve someone else. Process servers must do the job. Service is required because every person who is a party to a lawsuit has a right to have notice of that lawsuit. Sometimes, you can arrange for the local

You’ve hired the best attorney in town and they’ve drafted a stellar Complaint on your behalf. You finally feel as though you are on your way to getting justice. However, your legal fight may be over before it even begins if the Defendant in your case is somehow evading service. Most lawsuits will be dismissed if the Defendant is not served, which is why Defendants try to evade service as a way of making a case go away. Our laws

Many people are fascinated with private detectives and the history of how this profession came into existence. One of the most famous American private detectives is Allan Pinkerton, who also founded the Pinkerton Agency. Here is a little about this very interesting, and often misunderstood, private detectives. Pinkerton was born in Scotland on August 25, 1819. Before coming to America in 1842, he worked as a barrel maker. Upon arriving in the US, he goes to Chicago, where he settles

Private detectives have many myths surrounding them, mostly from movies and books of fiction. Knowing more (truth) about what these professionals do and how they do it can be very helpful for anyone who may need their services. Here are some facts about private eyes. To begin, private detectives paid to find and gather facts. They are hired by private citizens and companies that need this service. They do not work for the police or for the government. They do

If you run a law firm, then finding the right process servers is an incredibly important task that can drastically impact on the quality of your service and ultimately on the amount of business you get. What is a Process Server? The process server is the individual or company that will deliver papers to the defendant. Depending on the law in your state this may have to be carried out in person in order to ensure that the defendant has

If you run a law firm and you want to do something that will give you the edge over your competition, ensure you get the best reviews and ultimately mean you get more business then you should make your priority customer service. Customer service is crucial in any industry but when it comes to legal matters it becomes even more important. What many lawyers can forget is that most people seeking legal advice will be traumatized and upset. It’s a

For working professionals, especially lawyers, an efficient management of their legal documents will determine whether or not they can survive or thrive in a competitive work environment. This is why it is so important for them to introduce measures that allow an effective handling of their important documents. If you are a professional who wants to improve his way of handling legal documents then read on. Here are some things that you can do to make this process easy:

If you were ever involved in a legal matter, you may have seen people who handle specific documents for many cases. Often, such professional are mistaken as lawyers, contrary to their role in the court of law. These personnel are known as process servers and their primary role is to issue notices and summons to all related parties. Read this blog to learn more about process servers.

Receiving a subpoena without notice can be a very confusing and stressful time for anyone. In most cases, the cause for the subpoena will not be clear until you read the paperwork. In some cases, even if you read it you will not be able to figure out what it is for due to the complexity of the legal language used. The following are a few tips on what to do if you receive a subpoena. Consult With a Lawyer

One of the hardest times in a person’s life is going through a foreclosure. For the most part, owning a home is a major dream for most people and when that dream goes away it can be very challenging for them. There are many different things that go into a foreclosure proceeding and knowing what is coming can be a very valuable resource. The foreclosure will usually involve many different documents that you will have to sign and deliver back