In the world of process serving, not every defendant wants to be found. Some move frequently, use outdated contact information, avoid known addresses, or intentionally attempt to evade service. When traditional service methods fail, success often depends on one critical skill: strategic skip tracing.
At BBPS, we understand that successful service requires more than simply showing up at an address. It requires investigation, persistence, and the intelligent use of information. One recent case demonstrated exactly how a thorough skip-tracing strategy helped us locate and serve a difficult-to-find defendant, ultimately helping our client move their case forward.
The Challenge
Our client needed a defendant served in connection with an ongoing legal matter. The information initially provided appeared straightforward, but the situation quickly became more complicated.
Multiple service attempts at the listed residence were unsuccessful. Neighbors reported that the individual no longer lived at the address, and publicly available records pointed to several possible locations, none of which could be immediately verified. The defendant had effectively disappeared from the expected channels of contact.
With deadlines approaching and the legal process at risk of stalling, our client needed answers.
Going Beyond Standard Service Attempts
Rather than relying on repeated visits to outdated