They hide, we seek, and we always find our man! If you are a legal professional, property manager, or just happen to find yourself navigating the tough waters of civil litigation, we are here to help. You’ll need it especially if you’ve ever had to serve legal documents. Sometimes the person on the other end is doing everything in their power to avoid that fateful knock on the door.
At Roland Process Service and Investigations (RPS&I), we see it all. Evasion is practically an art form for some people! But here is the good news: we’ve seen every trick in the book, and we have the skills, technology, and sheer tenacity to ensure your documents get served. In this article we want to give you a glimpse of how our team at RPS&I expertly navigates evasion tactics!
The "I’m Not Home" Illusion
This is the classic move! The defendant sees a server approaching, pulls the curtains shut, turns off the lights, and pretends the house is empty.
- How We Beat It: Patience is a virtue, but intelligence is our secret weapon. Our investigators don't just guess; we use surveillance to establish patterns. We know exactly when the "lights-out" act is just that—an act. We time our attempts during peak activity hours and use quiet observation to confirm occupancy before we ever step onto the porch.
The "Gatekeeper" Bluff
"He doesn't live here anymore," or "She’s not currently accepting visitors." Sometimes, family members or roommates are coached to be the ultimate shield.
- How We Beat It: We are masters of the professional conversation! While we always maintain strict compliance with the law, our servers are highly trained in identifying the truth. We cross-reference addresses with public records, utility data, and physical observation. If someone says they don’t live there, but we see their car in the driveway and their mail in the box, we know how to document that discrepancy for the court.
The "Ghost in the Machine" (Digital Evasion)
Some people think that by scrubbing their social media and changing their phone numbers, they become invisible.
- How We Beat It: This is where our Investigations background really shines! At RPS&I, we don't just rely on what’s on the surface. We utilize advanced skip-tracing techniques, proprietary databases, and deep-dive investigative skills to track down people who are trying to disappear. Even when someone thinks they’ve gone dark, they almost always leave a breadcrumb trail that we know how to follow.
The "Moving Target"
You show up at the address, and the property is empty. They’ve packed up and skipped town.
- How We Beat It: We aren't just "process servers"—we are private investigators. If the subject has moved, we go to work identifying their new location. From monitoring social media activity to checking local vehicle registrations, we don't just give up when an address comes back "vacant." We keep digging until we find where they’ve landed.
Why Choose RPS&I?
When you choose Roland Process Service and Investigations, you aren't just hiring someone to hand over a piece of paper. You are hiring a comprehensive investigative team that understands that service of process is a critical part of your legal strategy.
We take pride in our persistence, our professional ethics, and our ability to get the job done when others might walk away. We know that behind every service of process is a case that needs to move forward, and we are committed to making sure your documents reach their destination, regardless of the tactics used to stop us. So if you’ve got a tough serve on your hands, stop stressing over evasion and let the pros handle the hunt!