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Serving Easy and Hard-to-Find Defendants Effectively

Master service of process techniques, legal requirements, and best practices for serving evasive defendants in litigation.

Created byNYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
BeginnerUpdated Mar 29, 2025
Serving Easy and Hard-to-Find Defendants Effectively

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify and apply appropriate service of process methods under CPLR 308 and related laws.
check_circleDetermine the best strategies for serving evasive or hard-to-find defendants.
check_circleUnderstand due diligence requirements for substituted and conspicuous service.
check_circleProperly serve corporations and business entities under New York’s Business Corporation Law.

About This Course

Join our experts for an in-depth discussion on effectuating proper service in 2023. Topics will include the elements of effective service, avoiding defective service, anticipating and overcoming complications, and more.

Topics List:

  • Overview of Service of Process: CPLR 308 and Related Rules
  • Choosing the Right Process Server: Experience, Technology, and Due Diligence
  • Methods of Service: Personal, Substituted, and Nail & Mail
  • Serving Out-of-State and International Defendants
  • Serving Corporations: Secretary of State, BCL 307, and LLC Rules
  • Evasive Defendants: Surveillance, Skip Tracing, and Alternative Service Methods
  • Service in Gated Communities and Doorman Buildings
  • COVID-19 and Tolling of Service Deadlines: Bash v. Richards and Executive Orders
  • Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Defective Service, Affidavits, and Court Challenges
  • Best Practices for Ensuring Valid Service and Enforcing Judgments

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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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.

ROSS  MALLOR
ROSS MALLOR

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.

DIANA  REVZIN, ESQ.
DIANA REVZIN, ESQ.

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.

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