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About the Guest:

Tea Godfrey is a former litigation paralegal who now owns her own company, Solid Serve Legal, where she provides process service and private investigation in the state of Oregon. With her background in litigation and her expertise in investigation and surveillance, Tea specializes in serving hard-to-reach defendants and conducting workplace investigations, civil litigation, and criminal defense cases. She is also the Vice President of the State's Association of Professional Process Servers and regularly volunteers with several legal aid organizations.

 

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Ann interviews Tea Godfrey, owner of Solid Serve Legal, about the importance of hiring a reliable process server and shares a checklist to ensure a smooth process. Tea discusses her experience as a former litigation paralegal and how she transitioned into owning her own company. She also provides insights into the world of surveillance and investigation, highlighting the precautions and challenges involved. The conversation focuses on tips for hiring vendors, including process servers, and emphasizes the need for clear communication, comprehensive instructions, and thorough research. Listeners gain valuable insights into the process serving industry and learn how to avoid common pitfalls when hiring a process server.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Conduct thorough research and obtain multiple bids when hiring a process server or any vendor.
• Price should not be the sole determining factor when choosing a process server; consider responsiveness, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Provide comprehensive instructions and relevant information to the process server, including photos or physical descriptions of the person to be served.
• Understand the rules and limitations of your role as a paralegal when hiring vendors and ensure compliance with state laws for out-of-state cases.
• Effective communication and documentation are crucial for successful outcomes when working with vendors.

 

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