December Newsletter 2021
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How Can a Process Server Help My Law Firm?
If you manage or work at a law firm, you may be wondering if hiring a private process service agency has any benefits over just using the local sheriff’s department. It may be tempting to request service by law enforcement while you’re already at the courthouse filing other paperwork, but there are some clear advantages to using a process server agency, especially when you handle a steady flow of cases.
Using a quality process service agency, like Accurate Serve® of Daytona Beach, for all of your firm’s process service needs will:
Make requesting process service easy
If there’s one thing attorneys never have enough of, it’s time. But, here at Accurate Serve® in Daytona Beach, we make requesting process service quick and easy. You simply go to our website, click on ‘Send Work’, and enter your details. Once we receive your information and prepayment, we deliver your case’s documents to the intended parties. It’s that easy! Continue reading
November Newsletter 2021
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The Top Things to Avoid When Serving Divorce Papers
Some of the most common stories you hear about aggression towards process servers happen when they are attempting to serve process in domestic cases, especially divorces. Tensions run high in most divorce situations, and the parties involved quite often project that tension as anger onto the messenger.
When serving process in a divorce or other domestic case, stay safe by avoiding:
Aggression
Always approach the person to be served with a calm and professional demeanor. Never use any type of aggression or hostility when serving. Be mindful of both tone of voice and body language, as both can give people the wrong impression. Continue reading
October Newsletter 2021
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Can Process Serving be Dangerous?
Serving process can be a very flexible, laid-back job that is great for people who don’t want to be tied down to a desk all day. However, you may have heard that process servers have a dangerous job. These are some of the biggest threats to process servers and how they can overcome them with proper preparation:
Violent or Aggressive Defendants
When people think of the dangers of process service, violent defendants are typically what comes to mind. Process servers have been assaulted and even killed by hostile defendants who are upset about the nature of the case served against them. Continue reading
September Newsletter 2021
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Why Should I Hire a Process Server?
You’ve worked hard to gather all of the information needed to file your client’s case with the local Clerk of Court, and now it is time for all case parties to be formally notified. In Florida, you must use the sheriff’s office or a properly certified private process server to serve process. A few advantages of using a certified private process server include:
Knowledge
Private process servers only serve process, whereas a sheriff’s deputy may handle many different types of situations and cases in a given day. This means laws relating to the service of process will be fresher on a private process server’s mind, and less likely to get confused with laws relating to other issues. Continue reading
August Newsletter 2021
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Best Tips to Serving Process Safely
Serving process can be a dangerous job, but experienced process servers know how to mitigate the risk with practical safety measures. Certain cases require even more dedication to safety, especially if they involve violent offenders or visiting unsavory neighborhoods. Follow these tips to stay safe while serving process here in Daytona Beach:
Preparation is key
Preparation is one hallmark of a great process server. You should never step out the door without first learning as much as possible about your target first. You can find tons of information online and on social media about most people. You should always gather at least the following information: Continue reading