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Did you know that serving papers to a business is much different than serving an individual? In fact, there are very strict rules about serving businesses that must be followed. How a business needs to be served and who should be served depends on the type and size of the business. Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships Sole proprietorships, partnerships, or individuals operating as freelancers are going to be responsible for accepting and taking action on legal papers. In these situations, you

Even though all private process servers have to register with the courts, being certified doesn’t mean that they have the same talent and qualifications as all other process servers. The difference between service companies is more than just price. Here are some things you should ask your process server before hiring to make sure you are using a service that will be beneficial. How many years of experience does the process server/company have? If a particular process server will be

Are you representing yourself in a lawsuit, divorce, or other civil matter? If so, there is much more effort needed than simply showing up to court and stating your case. There are many steps that may be required depending on the type of case that you have. If you want to make sure that your case is strong and follows court rules, you’ll need to enlist the aid of a few professionals. One of those professionals is a private process

So you have a civil matter in the courts and need to notify the parties of the case and court date. This is usually the point of service of process. Courts require proof that parties have been served legal papers so that they have a fair chance to defend themselves, as is required by the U.S. Constitution. While you could use the sheriff’s department to serve your papers, you’ll likely have better luck with a process server. Still, finding a

When you have legal papers to be served for your court case, you want the process to go as smoothly and quickly as possible. However, there are some instances in which service of process might be delayed. Here are some of the common problems that process servers face when serving papers. Trespassing Signs Process servers are not law enforcement; and because of this, they have to follow all of the same laws that civilians have to follow. This includes not

A private process server is a registered agent of the courts, and they are responsible for a major part of the court system. Because they play such a key role, the way that process servers operate is highly regulated. There are many guidelines that the process server must follow to stay within the law and to accurately serve papers. Here are a few of those rules. Identifying the Individual The rules regarding identification of the individual to be served vary