It is not uncommon to feel intimidated by litigation and legal advocacy, especially if you are a new lawyer. No matter how much exposure a law student has — such as trial advocacy, moot court, judicial clerkships, or advice from seasoned attorneys and law professors — nothing truly prepares you for “real world” lawyering. Below…
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Is Australia a member of the Hague Convention?
/in Hague Convention, International/by Ancillary LegalAttorneys and paralegals frequently ask “Is Australia a member of the Hague Convention?” The short answer is yes. However, the question is a bit more complicated than a simple yes. The “Hague Convention” is a term that is used interchangeably for several different treaties that many countries are parties to. Overall, there are 42 “Hague…
Despite Global Pandemic, Some Law Firms Thriving
/in Legal Careers/by Ancillary LegalDespite the COVID-19 pandemic that forced much of the world into a stand-still, many law firms posted double-digit gains in revenue and profits per equity partner. A common factor in these law firms not just surviving but thriving included a strategic plan and commitment to a culture of high-performance, according to a study by a…
Is India A Member Of The Hague Convention?
/in Hague Convention, International/by Ancillary LegalAttorneys and paralegals frequently ask “Is India a member of the Hague Convention?” The short answer is yes. However, the question is a bit more complicated than a simple yes. The “Hague Convention” is a term that is used interchangeably for several different treaties that many countries are parties to. Overall, there are 42 “Hague…
Is Canada A Member Of The Hague Convention?
/in Hague Convention/by Ancillary LegalAttorneys and paralegals frequently ask “Is Canada a member of the Hague Convention?” The short answer is yes. However, the question is a bit more complicated than a simple yes. The “Hague Convention” is a term that is used interchangeably for several different treaties that many countries are parties to. Overall, there are 42 “Hague…
Serving a Defendant in Another State: What to Do?
/in Process Server/by Ancillary LegalIf you need to serve a defendant out of state, it is important to properly serve legal documents. It is possible that the defendant moved, or you — the party pursuing the legal action — moved. Or maybe the parties have always been in different states. The question to be addressed is how to have…
New Era for Court Reporting? How Tech Changed in 2020
/in Court reporting/by Elizabeth GalloAmerica was already facing a problem: There was a national shortage of court reporters. And, with a high dropout rate in court reporter schools, the country’s justice system was experiencing a bottleneck in its legal proceedings. According to many court reporting agencies as well as those with their fingers on the pulse of the industry,…
How Lawyers Can Improve Their Online Reputation
/in Legal Careers/by Elizabeth GalloThere is no way that we can get away from our online personas, whether we like it or not. When it comes to attorneys, however, getting hired by a potential client is the result of one click and one page of search engines. Oftentimes, the internet is the first and possibly the only chance for…
Creating Opportunities in Your Legal Career in 2021
/in Legal Careers/by Elizabeth GalloDespite the world continuing the second year of a global pandemic, there are ways to create opportunities for your legal career in 2021, according to an article published by the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Journal. The feature is based on an interview of a co-founder and CEO of a legal recruiting firm and provides great…
Tips for Young Litigators
/in Legal Careers/by Elizabeth GalloIt is not uncommon to feel intimidated by litigation and legal advocacy, especially if you are a new lawyer. No matter how much exposure a law student has — such as trial advocacy, moot court, judicial clerkships, or advice from seasoned attorneys and law professors — nothing truly prepares you for “real world” lawyering. Below…
Georgia’s Five-Day Affidavit of Service Filing Rule Explained
/in Process Server/by Elizabeth GalloO.C.G.A. 9-11-4(h) provides that a return or affidavit reflecting service on a defendant shall be made and filed within 5 business days of service on the defendant. This causes confusion and concern for litigants who miss that deadline for various reasons such as the sheriff delaying providing the return or the mail delaying the process…
Foreign Service of Process: An Alternative Method
/in Hague Convention, Process Server/by Elizabeth GalloInternational service of process can be complicated, as there are many laws and regulations that must be complied with to effectuate proper service. A recent decision out of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California may provide a way for plaintiffs who are having problems regarding serving foreign defendants, according to JD…
The Three Biggest Issues With International Process of Service
/in Hague Convention/by Elizabeth GalloProcess of service can be complicated, and international process of service can be even more so. Not surprisingly, issues with international service of process can cause significant headaches when the party initiating the lawsuit is dealing with two or more countries. Indeed, an attorney may ask the process server to purchase plane tickets so that…