Every legal case fundamentally rests on proper service of process. A single error can derail your efforts, potentially causing costly delays, motions to dismiss, or even outright case failure. For legal professionals working in Detroit’s complex landscape, avoiding common pitfalls when hiring a process server isn’t just smart; it’s essential for protecting your client and your work.
At Accurate Serve® of Detroit, we don’t just understand these challenges; we’ve built our entire operation around solving them. Precision, legal compliance, and a deep understanding of Detroit aren’t just goals. They’re our unwavering standard.
Common Mistakes & How Accurate Serve® Provides the Solution
1. Serving the Wrong Person or at an Outdated Address.
This is a common, damaging error: delivering documents to the wrong person, or knocking on a long-vacant door. It invalidates your efforts, forcing a costly restart. In a city like Detroit, with its mix of historic neighborhoods and new developments, relying on old information creates constant headaches.
- Our Solution: Accurate Serve® verifies first. Our advanced skip tracing and diligent search services pinpoint the correct person and address before the first attempt. We leverage extensive databases to ensure accurate targeting, avoiding wasted time and errors, especially when navigating Detroit’s diverse neighborhoods.
2. Sloppy or Incomplete Proof of Service.
Proving legal service is as crucial as serving itself. Failing to properly document the service (date, time, method, recipient, and location) makes your service vulnerable. A poorly completed Affidavit invites challenge, potentially leading to case dismissal.
- Our Solution: Our process servers build a bulletproof record. We train them rigorously on Michigan Court Rules MCR 2.104 and demand precise documentation. Every Affidavit is detailed, airtight, and backed by digital evidence from our mobile apps: GPS tags and photo proof. This commitment to advanced technology ensures your proof is indisputable.
3. Choosing an Inexperienced or Unreliable Server.
Michigan law allows any competent adult (not a party to the case) to serve documents. Yet, ‘competent’ doesn’t always mean efficient or expert. An amateur might get lost in Detroit’s logistical maze, struggle with secured buildings, or miss crucial deadlines. Worse, you risk ‘sewer service’: fraudulent claims that can devastate your case and invite severe court sanctions.
- Our Solution: Accurate Serve® of Detroit isn’t run by amateurs. Our owner, Erik Devlin, a retired Air Force pilot, brings military-grade precision and reliability. Our professional team deeply understands Detroit’s complex urban environment, handling everything from high-rise access to evasive individuals. Our “perfection in customer service” promise means your critical documents are always in expert hands, minimizing risk and maximizing successful outcomes.
4. Poor Communication and Lack of Updates.
In the fast-paced legal world, not knowing your service status is frustrating. Waiting days for updates or struggling to get a response adds unnecessary stress and can stall your case.
- Our Solution: We believe in constant, clear communication. Our online client portal and mobile applications provide real-time updates on your service attempts. You’re always informed, with instant access to status checks and completed proofs of service, giving you peace of mind.
Your Case Deserves Flawless Service
Don’t let common process serving errors derail your legal efforts in Detroit. Partner with Accurate Serve®, a team that understands the city’s unique challenges and the critical importance of meticulous, legally compliant service.
Ready to ensure your documents are served correctly, every single time? Contact Accurate Serve® of Detroit today at (313) 385-3703 or send us a work request online.
