FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PROCESS SERVERS?

When one party is obligated to reply to another's action in a court of law, that party must be given legal notice. Service of Process refers to the act of notifying parties of a particular court action by the delivery of legal papers. A variety of summonses, subpoenas, complaints, orders, writs, and other similar papers are often served to the parties involved in a case. Please click here to watch the video on process service.

The regulations governing Process Service differ from one jurisdiction to another, even within New York. Establishing the court's jurisdiction over the person being served is the purpose of service of process. Courts have the authority to declare defendants in default and transfer cases to plaintiffs or petitioners if the persons served choose to disregard the proceedings. Service via publication, certified mail, or alternative service are among the several methods of service. However, they may differ depending on the jurisdiction. A competent process server like those at Undisputed Legal will be familiar with the regulations of the jurisdictions they serve. If you found this article helpful, kindly consider leaving us a review. Click the link to share your feedback, and we would greatly appreciate a five-star review.

For Litigants

1. Why hire a process server?

A process server should typically look out for the client’s best interests as they are effectively an extension of the client’s legal team. A competent process server is much more than just someone who delivers documents.  As a field representative and company extension, a process server should be someone the client can trust. First and foremost, look for a process server you can trust and establish rapport with. Here at Undisputed Legal, we pride ourselves on being experts in all aspects of legal support.