It is not always easy to personally serve an individual, particularly if being sued is their favorite pastime. Though some people will go to great lengths to avoid being served, there are alternatives to personal service that will eventually work to bring that...
California Judicial Council Forms Latest Changes Effective on January 1, 2020
3 Reasons Why a Professional Process Server Is a Better Choice
When preparing for a tough and potentially stressful court case, one important consideration is how to ensure court papers make it to the right party. With the complex laws of process serving, it is important to choose someone who can complete the task quickly,...
Service of process via Facebook
Social media is making its way into the legal world and changing the way we define due process. A new hot-button debate is whether social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn can be used as a means of service of process. Already approved by other...
Interstate Subpoenas and Discovery
Interstate Subpoenas - Another Way Direct Legal Support, Inc. Can Help You With the rapid growth of the internet, several companies now have a nationwide or even worldwide presence. When a dispute arises, a lawsuit may be filed in one state, but witnesses and evidence...
Excellent Customer Service to Law Firm
For the record: Your Process Manager Maria ROCKS! She is very helpful and patient with our office! Thanks for all you do for us…. I truly appreciate it! Shannon McManigal, Legal AssistantLevitt, Leichenger & Aberle, LLP Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Bank Levies and Wage Garnishments in California
When a plaintiff (judgment creditor) is awarded damages in a lawsuit, he/she needs to take certain steps to enforce the judgment. In some circumstances, the judgment creditor may need to seize bank account assets or garnish wages to enforce his/her judgment. Read on...
Due Process
Due Process – You’ve Been Served According to the United States Constitution, no one should be “deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of the law.” The 14th Amendment exemplifies such rights obligating all states to honor the due process clause....
Good Records are a Key Part of the Process Server Job
Process servers know they must carefully follow California statutes and regulations that mandate precisely how to serve process in a variety of situations and what to include in a proof of service filed with the court under penalty under perjury. But just as important...
Los Angeles Court New Requirements for Civil Filings
The Los Angeles County Superior Court has released some new rules regarding requirements for civil documents, exhibits, notice and petitions documents. To view the Los Angeles Superior Courts new civil rules notice, click here for the full details. If you have any...
The Benefits of E-Filing Documents vs. Hand Filing
The Benefits of E-Filing Legal Documents vs. Hand Filing Is e-filing legal documents better than hand filing? Most consumers and legal professionals believe e-filing is more practical, efficient, and less costly than hand filing legal documents at the courthouse. Read...
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