Louisiana Sample Letter for Summons by Publication for Defendant - Affidavit of Counsel

• Category: Letters - Legal - Affidavits
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0306LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. Louisiana Sample Letter for Summons by Publication for Defendant — Affidavit of Counsel [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, Zip] Re: Summons by Publication for Defendant in [Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I am writing to inform you that as legal counsel for the plaintiff in the aforementioned case, I hereby request the issuance of summons by publication for the defendant, [Defendant's Name], residing at [Defendant's Last Known Address], whose whereabouts are currently unknown. As per Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1201, this affidavit is being submitted to the court to establish that diligent efforts have been made to personally serve the defendant, but all such attempts have proven unsuccessful. I hereby provide a detailed account of the actions taken to locate the defendant: 1. Skip Tracing: Our office has employed professional skip tracers to conduct a comprehensive search for the defendant. Extensive efforts were made to identify and contact the defendant through various public records databases, private investigators, credit bureaus, and address verification tools. Despite exhaustive attempts, no current or alternative addresses or phone numbers for the defendant could be found. 2. Contacting Known Associates: We have reached out to individuals who may have knowledge of the defendant's current whereabouts. Friends, relatives, former employers, and neighbors were contacted, but none were able to provide any information on the defendant's location. 3. Official Records Search: We conducted a thorough search of county and state records, including tax records, property deeds, business licenses, and driver's license databases. Unfortunately, none of these searches yielded any information regarding the defendant's current residence. 4. Social Media and Internet Search: Attempts were made to locate the defendant through social media platforms and other internet-based resources. However, no recent or active profiles associated with the defendant were found, indicating their minimal online presence. Based on the above efforts, it is evident that the defendant is intentionally evading service of process, making it necessary to proceed with summons by publication in accordance with Louisiana law. Enclosed with this letter, you will find a draft of the proposed summons by publication. Kindly review it and submit any necessary modifications, if required, to your office. Once the summons has been approved by the court, please proceed with publishing it in a newspaper of general circulation in the judicial district where the case is pending. Please notify me immediately upon successfully publishing the summons, as the 21-day period for the defendant to respond will commence from the date of the last publication. In case the defendant fails to answer within the given timeframe, the plaintiff is entitled to request a default judgment. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any additional information or documents, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm's Name] [Your Law Firm's Address] [City, State, Zip]

Louisiana Sample Letter for Summons by Publication for Defendant — Affidavit of Counsel [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, Zip] Re: Summons by Publication for Defendant in [Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I am writing to inform you that as legal counsel for the plaintiff in the aforementioned case, I hereby request the issuance of summons by publication for the defendant, [Defendant's Name], residing at [Defendant's Last Known Address], whose whereabouts are currently unknown. As per Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1201, this affidavit is being submitted to the court to establish that diligent efforts have been made to personally serve the defendant, but all such attempts have proven unsuccessful. I hereby provide a detailed account of the actions taken to locate the defendant: 1. Skip Tracing: Our office has employed professional skip tracers to conduct a comprehensive search for the defendant. Extensive efforts were made to identify and contact the defendant through various public records databases, private investigators, credit bureaus, and address verification tools. Despite exhaustive attempts, no current or alternative addresses or phone numbers for the defendant could be found. 2. Contacting Known Associates: We have reached out to individuals who may have knowledge of the defendant's current whereabouts. Friends, relatives, former employers, and neighbors were contacted, but none were able to provide any information on the defendant's location. 3. Official Records Search: We conducted a thorough search of county and state records, including tax records, property deeds, business licenses, and driver's license databases. Unfortunately, none of these searches yielded any information regarding the defendant's current residence. 4. Social Media and Internet Search: Attempts were made to locate the defendant through social media platforms and other internet-based resources. However, no recent or active profiles associated with the defendant were found, indicating their minimal online presence. Based on the above efforts, it is evident that the defendant is intentionally evading service of process, making it necessary to proceed with summons by publication in accordance with Louisiana law. Enclosed with this letter, you will find a draft of the proposed summons by publication. Kindly review it and submit any necessary modifications, if required, to your office. Once the summons has been approved by the court, please proceed with publishing it in a newspaper of general circulation in the judicial district where the case is pending. Please notify me immediately upon successfully publishing the summons, as the 21-day period for the defendant to respond will commence from the date of the last publication. In case the defendant fails to answer within the given timeframe, the plaintiff is entitled to request a default judgment. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any additional information or documents, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm's Name] [Your Law Firm's Address] [City, State, Zip]