December Newsletter 2020
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November Newsletter 2020
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How to Choose a Process Server in Florida
Have you found yourself in need of getting legal papers served in Florida? It can be easy to do a quick internet search, click a button to call the first on the list, and go about your business. But how do you know that process server is worth your time and effort? How do you know they will legally and correctly serve your legal papers? Here are some things to look for when choosing a process server.
Confirm ability to legally serve papers in Florida
Most of Florida has strict requirements that people must meet before they become a process server. In most districts, they must take a course and pass an exam before being allowed to serve papers. They also have to be bonded, registered, and approved with the district courts. Don’t take someone’s word for it. Make sure they are legit by confirming. Continue reading
October Newsletter 2020
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How Business Type Affects Who Can Be Served at a Company
Did you know that not all companies can be served legal papers in the same way? You have to make sure that your civil case documents are served to the appropriate company representative and at the appropriate time and place. Business type has a lot to do with this decision.
Sole proprietorship
These are businesses that are owned by one individual. In fact, many freelancing or gig economy individuals fall under this category as well, even if they have no formal business organization or licensing. These individuals can be served in the same way as any civilian. Continue reading
September Newsletter 2020
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August Newsletter 2020
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Which Is Better: Sheriff or Process Server?
When it comes to serving legal papers in your case, you need to make sure that it is done right the first time. The best way to do that is to make sure that you are hiring an experienced and capable process server. In addition to hiring a private process server, you also have the option of using the sheriff’s department to get your papers served. Here are the pros and cons of each and what you should do for your situation.
Facts About Resources and Timeliness
You might think that the sheriff’s department, as a law enforcement agency, would have more resources for serving papers, but the truth of the matter is that all of those resources, including the time of the deputies, cost taxpayers money. As such, the department doesn’t spend a lot of time on these tasks. Continue reading
July Newsletter 2020
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How the Pandemic Is Making It Harder to Serve Businesses
Serving legal papers to a business in Florida is already a complicated process, but the pandemic is making it even more difficult. To better understand how current circumstances are affecting service of process against businesses and corporations, you must first understand the rules about serving businesses.
Small businesses, LLCs, and Partnerships
If a business is very small, operates as an LLC, or is a partnership, you are probably going to need to serve the papers to the owner of the company. If the business is a sole proprietorship or partnership, you will almost undoubtedly be serving the owner. Continue reading