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How Do You Serve A Subpoena Through The Hague Convention?
Sometimes we hear this from our clients: “We see this country is a signatory to the Hague Convention. We have a subpoena we need to serve there. How do we do that?” If only it were that simple. Here’s the problem: subpoenas aren’t considered enforceable documents when...
How To Serve A Subpoena Through The UIDDA
Prior to the introduction of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA) in 2007, deposing individuals or conducting discovery outside of the state a case originated in was daunting task. Since it’s passing, there now exists a streamlined way to make...
Why It’s Important To Use a Employee-Based Company for Messenger Service AND Process Service
When choosing a vendor for your messenger service or process service it’s critical to choose an employee-based company. Using a company which relies on independent contractors holds a number of risks, all of which can be extremely detrimental to a law firm’s client...
To Serve Or Not To Serve: Reasons To Use A Private Process Server
Conflicts of interest are an important consequence for any attorney who accepts a case within their firm, so is it a conflict of interest if they decide to now be the attorney of record and the Process Server and the Title Agency? According to a recent article and the...
The Importance of Choosing The Right Method of International Service of Process
The New Jersey case Shenounda v. Mehanna made it very clear how important it is to choose the right method for international service of process. In this particular case, the court state is service isn’t properly effectuated, then the judgment can be vacated due to a...
How To Serve Foreclosure Documents Properly
Service of process and protecting due process rights is always an important part in any legal matter, but knowing how to serve foreclosure documents requires additional expertise and knowledge. To serve foreclosure documents properly, it is important to have a process...
Kansas Bill To Repeal Statute Prohibiting Service of Process on Saturdays
Kansas Senate Bill 88 would repeal statute 69-102 prohibiting service of process on Saturdays, allowing process servers another day to effectuate service. Currently serving process on a Saturday in Kansas is a misdemeanor, subject to a fine of $100, imprisonment in...
The Guide To Due Diligence Requirements in Process Service
Process servers play a vital role in protecting due process rights, as does the entire legal system. The extensive due diligence requirements needed for approval of alternate service is proof how important service of process is. Why is due diligence important Due...
2017 Annual Holiday Party
DGR held its annual holiday party in January this year. While the date may have been a little later, there were no less laughs, fun and great food than in years prior! We always look forward to seeing everyone at our holiday party. With employees all over the state...