In this episode, Ann interviews Tea Godfrey, owner of Solid Serve Legal, about the importance of hiring a reliable process server and shares a checklist to ensure a smooth process. Tea discusses her experience as a former litigation paralegal and how she transitioned into owning her own company.
Tea shares her insights and tips for paralegals in areas such as:
- The world of surveillance and investigation
- Hiring vendors, including process servers
- The importance of clear communication, comprehensive instructions, and thorough research
- How to avoid common pitfalls when hiring a process server
Your Actionable Strategy
- Understand the rules and limitations of your role as a paralegal when hiring vendors and ensure compliance with state laws for out-of-state cases.
- Provide comprehensive instructions and relevant information to the process server, including photos or physical descriptions of the person to be served.
- Conduct thorough research and obtain multiple bids when hiring a process server or any vendor.
- Check out Tea’s article “10 Essential Tips for Paralegals to Ensure a Successful Process Service“
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