Show Notes:

In this episode of Process Server Daily, host Mighty Mike Reid talks with Chris Svelnys, owner of Central Washington Legal Services and the self-proclaimed “Sasquatch of the Northwest.” Chris shares how he went from Walmart employee to seasoned process server, and tells the story of his “cursed” repeat address—complete with a dog bite, locked car, and a brutal fall on slick mud that nearly took him out of the game. He contrasts that with one of his most meaningful serves, where a kind elderly woman comforted him right after his grandmother’s passing. Chris dives into mountain serves in deep snow, staying safe without weapons, and how relationships with court clerks, attorneys, and fellow servers can fuel a thriving business.

00:00 Introduction to Process Server Daily
00:35 Meet Chris Svelnys & Central Washington Legal Services
02:05 How Chris Got Started Serving Papers
05:10 Family, East Coast Roots & Life in Washington
06:30 Worst Serve: Dog Bite, Locked Keys & the “Cursed” Property
10:40 The Mud Slip: Thinking His Leg Was Broken on a Trailer Serve
14:05 Lessons Learned: Safety, Terrain & Watching Your Step
15:20 Best Serve: Losing His Grandmother & the Kind Elderly Woman
19:00 Serving with Respect & Why Professionalism Matters
20:25 Winter Mountain Serves, Snow, and Keeping Clients Happy
23:05 Safety & De-escalation: Mind and Mouth as Primary Defense
25:10 Best Advice: No Paper Is Worth Your Life or Jail Time
26:10 Networking with Court Clerks, Attorneys & Other Servers
27:20 Final Advice for Struggling Servers & Episode Conclusion