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According to the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) §308, improper service can delay or lead to the dismissal of a case. Process servers ensure that legal documents are…

Stay-at-home orders and social distancing protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to shut down. Consequently, employment rates began to plummet, and many U.S. households failed to sustain their…

Issuing a subpoena to a third party becomes more complex when the third party is located in another state. Whether you require the presence of a witness or copies of…

To simplify the laborious process of obtaining out-of-state depositions and discovery, the Uniform Law Commission developed the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA) in 2007. The UIDDA standardizes the…

Foreign subpoenas are issued under the authority of a court covered by a “foreign jurisdiction”—the states and territories outside the state of the court. In some cases, a foreign subpoena…

In New York City, mortgage distress is at an all-time high. U.S. Census data reveals that an average of 11.8% (533,313) of New Yorkers were delinquent on their mortgages in…

Individuals who acquire debt and feel that they have run out of options may decide to fall off the grid and stop responding to collection agencies. Some debtors will go…

A Guide to Serving Citations in New York Probate Proceedings When a person passes away, their Last Will and Testament must be filed in court in a probate proceeding. Probate is the…

The divorce process may slightly differ from state to state. Knowing the specific guidelines in your jurisdiction is paramount in avoiding any delays. Here are some things you need to…

Serving process to non-U.S residents is complex in itself—what more if an individual has diplomatic immunity? Individuals with diplomatic immunity may seem untouchable as they have protection from prosecution. However,…