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Small War Over Flag Display

Larry Murphree owns a condo in Florida, and he also served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He has been fighting a small war with his neighborhood’s homeowners association. All the commotion surrounds a small flag in a flower pot on his front porch, which he refused to remove despite violation of association rules. Murphree fought the association until they went to court in 2011, where he agreed to display the flag in accordance with association rules. However,

Beau Charlet July 17, 2014

World Cup Creates Commercial Evictions

Although it requires a different set of resources, commercial tenants are entitled to the same due process as individual citizens. Process servers are in the business of making sure you avoid the legal ramifications of neglecting due process for those being evicted. Rules are different in Brazil, however, and commercial tenants aren’t as entitled to certain processes. In preparation for the World Cup this year, some businesses were evicted from their retail spaces without warning. The Brazilian government has been

Beau Charlet July 3, 2014

What is a Process Server?

A process server is basically the messenger for the legal system. They are the person who “notifies individuals of their right to due process of the law.” When a person is being “served” they are being notified that they are involved in a legal dispute. Process servers are essential to the justice system. Their job ensures that people involved in legal cases are able to prepare themselves for trial and are aware of all the charges against them. What is

Beau Charlet June 17, 2014

What is Service of Process?

Service of Process might sound like confusing legal jargon, but it is actually fairly straightforward. Service of Process is the procedure by which a party to a lawsuit gives a notice of initial legal action to another party. While this other party is typically the defendant, they can also be the court or another administrative body. Service of Process is an effort to exercise jurisdiction over the other party to enable that party to respond to a proceeding before the

Beau Charlet June 5, 2014

Handling Difficult Respondents

Being a process server is a very important occupation to hold. The judicial system relies on you to help ensure everyone receives due process. Working as a process server you must have a professional mindset, play close attention to detail and adhere to the rules and regulations is an absolute must. Even the best of the best servers will encounter difficulties. How the situation is handled separates the amateurs from the professionals. Here are a few tips to keep in

Beau Charlet May 27, 2014

Getting the Best Process Server

There are good process servers and there are great process servers. Often it is the attention to details that separate the two from each other. A process server is responsible for “serving” or delivering the summons and complaint to an individual of a legal issue relating to them, civil process. Civil process is not limited to court notices it includes any legal documents in need of being served including subpoenas. Separating the Good from the Great A good server will

Beau Charlet May 13, 2014

How Process Servers Help Legal Professionals

The legal profession relies on process servers for a number of reasons. The most obvious is the guarantee of delivery of legal documents, however, a process server much more to offer. Reduce Expenses They can reduce expenses. Process servers have a reputation for helping firms of all sizes save money. The firm will lower gasoline and fuel expenses by not using a company or personal vehicle..

Beau Charlet April 15, 2014

Tips for Finding Reputable Process Servers

Process servers can make life easier for the legal profession, if chosen correctly. Choosing the wrong one can result in disaster. It is important to make the right choice for you that will you will feel completely at ease with. Get a Free Consultation Many process serving firms offer a free consultation as a way for both parties to understand what the other has to offer. Trust your intuition at these meetings. Make a list of pertinent questions and feel

Beau Charlet April 3, 2014

Do I Need a Process Server?

Process servers, in general, are responsible for delivering legal documents to those who are involved in legal proceedings. These legal documents could be court summons, divorce papers, or any other important pieces of information. Some people think, however, that they can save time and money by delivering any documents themselves. However, if you are involved in any sort of legal proceeding that requires a delivery of legal documents, you should always seek the help of a professional process server. Here

Beau Charlet March 20, 2014

Process Server Basics

Many people have heard of the term “process server.” Maybe you have heard it in the movies, maybe in a crime TV show, or maybe just in passing. Often, when people think of process serving, they think about the cliché “you’ve been served,” a line that we all know from popular culture. However, a process server is much more than that. If you read on, you will learn the process server basics and have a better understanding of this very

Beau Charlet March 3, 2014