Articles for Process Servers

A recent conversation in the ServeNow LinkedIn Group raised the question of whether or not to tell the person they are being served. The line, ‘you’ve been served’ has grown infamous in past years. Some of your peers use it, read on to find out why.

Work can be worrisome for many reasons, but process servers have to consider their physical well being on top of their jobs every time they set out to serve papers. Assault on process servers is a common occurrence and there are laws that protect…

With unprecedented legislation and regulation changes, increased assaults and the continued debate on whether process servers or sheriffs are the best option for having legal documents served, the process serving industry faces a great number of…

Process servers who are looking to expand their businesses and those who have recently entered the profession might be looking for ways to reach out to new clients. To help your firm stand out you may want to consider these innovative marketing…

Results of a 2011 ServeNow survey of 100 legal professionals comparing process servers and sheriffs, plus how to decide which to use today. Reviewed October 2026.

If you're not showing up when someone searches your city and "process servers", your business name is only reaching 30% of potential clients, and that's if you're doing everything else right.

ATLANTA, GA -- A woman launching a legal malpractice suit against Stephen M. Katz, David E. Betts, and their law firm, Betts & Katz LLP claimed in court that Katz attempted to evade service.

Process servers in Illinois scored a major legislative victory with the signing of SB1554 and SB2004, which address assault and battery on process servers as well as trespassing.

Some process servers achieve great results by simply leaving a business card and/or note saying that they are process servers and have legal documents to deliver.

Practical steps process servers can take to avoid trespassing charges, including advice from Colorado criminal defense attorney Lara Marks and a look at states that exempt process servers from trespass laws.