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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

What You Can Expect After Filing a Civil Complaint in Detroit

Now that you’ve filed the complaint and summons in your client’s civil case with the Civil Division of Michigan’s 36th District Court, what happens next? Serve the Defendant The first step is to serve the defendant with the filed complaint and summons, along with serving subpoenas to any named witnesses or other parties. You can opt to have local law enforcement serve the process for your case, or hire a private process server. No matter which way you go, certain

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

Top Reasons to Never Avoid a Process Server

If you’re looking for a guaranteed way to make your life more difficult when you’re being sued, then just start avoiding the process server. Do you believe avoiding the process server will stop a case from going through? Think again. The case will still be heard in court, and when the judge learns that you were intentionally avoiding service, the ruling will likely not be in your favor. That’s because a default judgment for the plaintiff will be entered since

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

The Common Mistakes a Process Server Can Make

Knowing the rules surrounding process servers in Michigan is essential to serve process in compliance with state laws. Even minor mistakes can have devastating consequences for your court case, including grounds for dismissal. Avoiding mistakes in the service of process saves your firm time, money, and keeps your clients happy. The most common mistakes made by process servers include: Not serving the correct person You must always be sure the correct person is served, in-person, for service of process to

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

FAQs About Process Servers

What is the service of process? Service of process is the act of officially delivering court-related documents, known as process, to parties named in the case. This includes defendants, witnesses, subject matter experts, etc. Defendants are typically served with a summons and complaint, while witnesses and experts will receive a subpoena. What is a process server? A process server is an expert trained to deliver legal process to its intended recipient. Process servers receive assignments from both attorneys and individuals.

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

Can a Document Retrieval Company Help My Law Firm?

Using a professional document retrieval company is a great way to free up your firm’s time for strategizing and case review. Delegating document retrieval quickly gets you the information you need while simultaneously reducing case expenses, saving time and your client’s money. Your time is best spent preparing for hearings or trials, not filling out form requisitions, or dealing with bureaucratic red tape. Join the legal professionals all over Detroit that have learned the time and cost-saving freedom of using

Beau Charlet August 15, 2021

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