Process serving is quite often a trying experience, even when dealing with the everyday average citizen. But in some cases the act of serving court papers is complicated by the fact that the person being served is a high-profile actor, politician, or media personality. In other words, they are a celebrity.
The Barrier Crowd
Not only are celebrities difficult to locate, they are often protected by a barrier of personal sentinels, people whose sole job is to screen out who gets access to their boss. Nonetheless, there are ways a diligent process server can break through this barrier, and serve the celebrity in a polite and courteous manner. It just requires a little creativity.
Generally, these high-profile people have personnel representing them in their business matters. In most cases, a process server can legally serve these individuals, who will accept the papers on the celebrity’s behalf.
For instance, major motion picture actors almost always have an agent representing them. Most state laws have a provision allowing for the service of papers upon an individual whose function is to handle legal documents. Movie studios will also occasionally accept these documents on the actor’s behalf.
The Right Place
In other situations, it is sometimes necessary for the server to simply plan to be at the same place as the celebrity in order to perform a personal service. The most obvious case is when the performer is on stage. With a little creativity, the process server will find the appropriate time to personally serve the celebrity, saving the celebrity at least some public embarrassment.
Celebrities are not above the law. When a lawsuit is initiated, there is a legal requirement that these people be properly notified, either by personal or substituted service. By employing the techniques above, process servers can not only complete their work, but also preserve their integrity and professionalism at the same time.
