Learn best practices and legal frameworks for effective process serving in New York, from personal delivery to corporate services.
This course provides a detailed exploration of process serving in New York, focusing on legal requirements, effective strategies, and common challenges. Participants will gain practical knowledge about serving individuals, corporations, and hard-to-reach defendants, including gated communities and out-of-state residents. Key topics include due diligence, verifying addresses, handling motor vehicle accident cases, and special considerations for divorce and surrogate courts. Designed for legal professionals and process servers, this course emphasizes compliance with New York’s Civil Practice Laws and Rules (CPLR) while enhancing service reliability and effectiveness.
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.
LEXITAS LEGAL
After graduating with a degree in computer science from American University and working in the technology sector for several years, Ross decided to partner with his father at PM Legal, now a part of Lexitas. Ross is now the President of Process Serving and Investigations at Lexitas Legal. With over 21 years of experience in the industry, Ross has become a resource to the top trial attorneys in New York. Ross takes advantage of technological innovations, keeps an open mind about new opportunities, and most importantly, listens to his clients.
LEXITAS LEGAL
Diana works as a Chief Compliance Officer at Lexitas Legal. She earned her undergrad degree from Pace University and graduated from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 2006. She’s been in the industry for 7 years and is currently based in New York City.
