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December Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2021 is coming to a close but before it does we all benefit from the winter holidays and extra time off to spend with loved ones. If you stay local, enjoy your time in your home with family, friends and loved ones. If you are traveling this month, please be safe and return back rejuvenated and refreshed. Everyone has their traditions and favorite things to do during the holidays. I

Beau Charlet December 23, 2021

How to Spot a Fake Process Server

Using a certified process server to serve process in Tallahassee is required by law. Only process servers approved by the 2nd Judicial Circuit in Florida may serve legal process here in Leon County. If you mistakenly use an uncertified server, any work they do for your cases is invalid. This will cause delays, extra costs, and maybe even grounds for dismissal. Spot fake process servers and avoid future problems by asking the following questions:

Beau Charlet December 15, 2021

November Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder This is how we do it!! Last month, our team was able to get together for our annual franchise retreat. Our 2020 retreat was cancelled due to Covid-19. Our 2020 retreat was scheduled to be at the UF v. FSU football game but that game actually never was scheduled, due to Corona. So, 2021 same plan, just a different matchup. The team traveled to Tallahassee, FL, minus the team members that work in that city, on a Friday afternoon/evening.

Beau Charlet November 29, 2021

Tips on Finding a Missing Person that Needs to be Served

It’s not uncommon for people to avoid a process server. No one wants bad news, but the unfortunate truth is, you can’t avoid service of process forever. Avoiding a server just adds extra time and cost onto a case, that ends up being at the evasive party’s expense. Are you a process server having difficulty finding an elusive litigant? If so, use our top tips for finding a missing person that needs to be served: Do your homework Don’t skip

Beau Charlet November 15, 2021

October Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Nothing Personal So, some papers we serve, need to be served personally. While others can be substituted, when and why? Your papers were posted – are you asking yourself, “Is this good service?” Let’s dive into this a tad further, shall we? Personal Service: Serving documents that originated in FL, see below Statutes that govern when personal service is required. 48.051 Service on state prisoners.—Process against a state prisoner shall be served on the prisoner. 63.088(3) LOCATION

Beau Charlet October 25, 2021

What is a Process Server?

Simply put, a process server is a person who hand delivers court case documents to the parties named in the case. Without some context, this definition may seem a little confusing. Why would you need some random person to deliver your case documents? Why can’t you just do it yourself? Is using a process server even required? In Tallahassee, it’s not a matter of choice. Anyone filing a lawsuit must use either the sheriff’s office or a certified and approved

Beau Charlet October 15, 2021

September Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Legislature Changes & Technological Advancements in Florida In June 2019, Florida House Bill 91 was signed, sealed and delivered. One of the major changes in this Bill was the fact that process servers could now electronically sign their Returns of Service. This was a HUGE development. Prior to the signing of this Bill, only the Sheriff was allowed to electronically sign Returns, not private process servers (PPS). Once this Bill was signed into effect, our software programmer went

Beau Charlet September 30, 2021

The Consequences of Avoiding a Process Server

Have you ever wanted to make your upcoming court case even more stressful than it already is? Well, no problem, just avoid the process server! Often, people mistakenly think that if they avoid service of process for a court case that they will never have to face it, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. While avoiding a process server will temporarily delay the case, there are ways to serve someone without physically handing them the case documents. Once

Beau Charlet September 15, 2021

August Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Founder’s Message Back to School Special As a dad of 3, I know the most important role I play is that of father. Trust me, being your process server is a pretty close second. It’s August, a month I truly adore, a month to celebrate the birthday of my wife and also the month our first born arrived in this world. August also is generally the month that all children go back to school (granted I know some states

Beau Charlet September 13, 2021

What Rules Do Process Servers Have to Follow?

Process servers must follow strict rules when delivering legal documents. There is no room for error, and making a mistake while the serving process can derail a plaintiff’s entire case. At best, the court date will need to be rescheduled. At worst, the case will be entirely dismissed! Either way, the reputation of both the process server and the attorney will suffer and the total case expenses will skyrocket. To say that entire court cases hinge on the actions of

Beau Charlet August 15, 2021