Interstate Deposition Subpoena for State Courts

Interstate Deposition Subpoena for State Courts There are two main issues that arise when requesting a deposition subpoena on an out-of-state party regarding a legal matter arising in a state court. First, the requesting party must determine how to properly request...

What is an Affidavit of Service and Why is it so Important?

An important step to effectively rendering service of process is completing the Affidavit of Service.  The California Proof of Service Affidavit, also known as proof of service, is a sworn testimony signed by the process server.  It provides a detailed account of how...

The Registered Process Server: A Key Partner in A Lawsuit

There are two key steps in starting a lawsuit: filing the opening documents – the summons and complaint – at the courthouse, and then giving the defendant official notice of the legal proceeding. Litigants and their attorneys generally take time and effort to prepare...

3 Things to Consider When Hiring a Process Server

Direct Legal Support, Inc. has provided service of legal process services to the legal community since 1961. Throughout the passage of time, Direct Legal Support, Inc. has experienced firsthand the benefits of building relationships with loyal customers who seek...

Court Reporting Versus Digital Recording (Infographic)

The use of digital recording instead of court reporters in trials and legal proceedings has been a hot topic in the legal industry. In an effort to cut costs, many courts have employed the use of digital recording. Opponents of digital recording argue that timeliness...

The Pros and Cons of Process Serving Via Facebook

Over the past couple of years, there has been discussion regarding serving process via Facebook. Some international courts have given the okay for service of process via social network sites as a legal form of delivery. The U.S. has been slow to make similar changes...
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