Service of Process & Skip Tracing
Service of Process & Skip Tracing
Locate. Serve. Move Your Case Forward.
Forefront Investigations provides reliable service of process and skip tracing services for attorneys, law firms, insurance carriers, and businesses. When individuals are difficult to locate or intentionally avoiding service, our investigative experience helps ensure documents are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Successful Service Starts Before the First Attempt
Service of process isn’t always as simple as serving documents at a known address. People move, work irregular schedules, relocate without updating their information, or actively avoid service.
At Forefront, we approach service with that reality in mind. Before making service attempts, we can verify addresses, conduct skip tracing, and gather available information that helps us make informed decisions about where and when service should be attempted.
When appropriate, we can also conduct surveillance or field investigations to locate individuals who have proven difficult to find. It’s an investigative approach that allows us to adapt when routine service attempts aren’t enough.
Whether we’re serving subpoenas, summons and complaints, restraining orders, family law documents, or other civil litigation paperwork, our focus is on completing service professionally, documenting our efforts thoroughly, and helping attorneys keep their cases moving.
When Service Becomes Challenging
Some service attempts are straightforward. Others require additional investigation before service can be completed. When individuals relocate, provide outdated information, or actively avoid service, we utilize skip tracing, field investigations, and surveillance to help locate them and complete service in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Skip Tracing & Locating
Locating People Is About Following Leads, Not Just Running Searches
When an address is outdated or a subject has become difficult to locate, the next step isn’t simply generating another report—it’s evaluating the available information and determining where it leads. We approach skip tracing as an investigation, using available records and newly developed information to identify the most likely path to successful service.
Stakeouts & Surveillance
Surveillance When Circumstances Require It
Not every assignment can be completed through routine service attempts. When timing, location, or a subject’s routine becomes a factor, surveillance may provide the information needed to determine the appropriate opportunity for lawful service.
Professional Service of Process
Completing the Assignment Is Only Part of the Job
We approach every assignment with the understanding that attorneys depend on accurate documentation as much as successful service. From routine serves to more complex assignments, we provide clear communication, detailed reporting, and the documentation necessary to support the litigation process.
Litigation Support for Law Firms
Additional Resources When They’re Needed
Not every assignment ends once service is completed. When additional investigative work is appropriate, we’re available to assist with witness location, background investigations, interviews, surveillance, and other litigation support services as the needs of the case evolve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Attorneys often have questions regarding service attempts, skip tracing, timelines, and documentation.
Below are answers to some of the most common questions about our service of process and locating services.