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Ways a Document Retrieval Company is Helpful to Law Firms

When you work for a legal firm that handles hundreds or thousands of cases per year, the number of documents that must be retrieved to litigate those cases is staggering. With privacy laws tightening, more effort than ever is required to solicit and retrieve the various documents a law firm needs to operate successfully. Don’t let document retrieval become a time and resource drain for your firm. Accurate Serve® can slash the time and expense it takes to retrieve case

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January Newsletter 2022

Message from the Founder This is Us People do business with people they Know, Like and Trust. This is a popular phrase in business groups, networking circles and amongst entrepreneurs. This is also a common phrase I use in the AS chat forum and on our monthly conference calls. Now, I would like to use it for this article in our Newsletter, so let’s take a look. Get to Know Us (if you don’t already) Accurate Serve® was founded in 2009 in Lakeland, FL by Beau Charlet

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Tips to Avoid Process Server Scams

Process server scams are an unfortunate reality of the industry. Illegitimate, uncertified process servers lure in unsuspecting plaintiffs and attorneys, offering bargain prices and empty promises. By the time the victim finds out that the service they paid for was illegal, it’s usually too late! The defendant in the case can use the improper service by the uncertified process server as grounds to request extension of court dates, suppression of evidence, or even dismissal of the entire case. Don’t risk

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December Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2021 is coming to a close but before it does we all benefit from the winter holidays and extra time off to spend with loved ones. If you stay local, enjoy your time in your home with family, friends and loved ones. If you are traveling this month, please be safe and return back rejuvenated and refreshed. Everyone has their traditions and favorite things to do during the holidays. I

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How Can a Process Server Help Me?

If you represent a law firm, you have surely considered hiring a private process service agency. Maybe you’ve wondered if private process servers have any benefits over just using the local sheriff’s department? Perhaps you’ve heard stories from other attorneys about their experiences and wonder if private process servers really make things that easy. The truth is, when you have a steady stream of cases flowing in and out of your firm, you need an easy and reliable way to

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November Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder This is how we do it!! Last month, our team was able to get together for our annual franchise retreat. Our 2020 retreat was cancelled due to Covid-19. Our 2020 retreat was scheduled to be at the UF v. FSU football game but that game actually never was scheduled, due to Corona. So, 2021 same plan, just a different matchup. The team traveled to Tallahassee, FL, minus the team members that work in that city, on a Friday afternoon/evening.

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Important Tips on Serving Papers Safely

Service of process is one of the most important roles here in Florida’s legal system, yet process servers often face aggression and hostility due to the nature of the work. Recipients of the process can be quite unreceptive and may project their anger about the court case onto the messenger. Thus, process servers must be extra diligent about safety while working in the community. If you are a process server working in Florida, follow these three tips to stay safe:

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October Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Nothing Personal So, some papers we serve, need to be served personally. While others can be substituted, when and why? Your papers were posted – are you asking yourself, “Is this good service?” Let’s dive into this a tad further, shall we? Personal Service: Serving documents that originated in FL, see below Statutes that govern when personal service is required. 48.051 Service on state prisoners.—Process against a state prisoner shall be served on the prisoner. 63.088(3) LOCATION

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What are Process Servers NOT Authorized to do?

Following all of the laws and regulations relevant to serving process is essential here in Florida. Mistakes in service of process can have devastating effects on your case, including giving the opposing party grounds for dismissal. Knowing what actions to avoid while the serving process ensures that servers will not damage their client’s case or reputation. Florida’s 19th Judicial Circuit governs private process servers in St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. The courts establish strict standards for behavior

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September Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Legislature Changes & Technological Advancements in Florida In June 2019, Florida House Bill 91 was signed, sealed and delivered. One of the major changes in this Bill was the fact that process servers could now electronically sign their Returns of Service. This was a HUGE development. Prior to the signing of this Bill, only the Sheriff was allowed to electronically sign Returns, not private process servers (PPS). Once this Bill was signed into effect, our software programmer went

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