Sunday, January 10, 2010

E-Filing Eliminates Hassles/Delays

Clients do not always understand that it takes time to file documents, particularly if you file documents in courts in other areas of the country. E-file allows for almost instant filing and return of your court documents. The cost is minimal and certainly can be passed on to your clients. I offer my clients the advantage of e-filing over US Mail or delivery by runner. It's their choice if they wish to pay the cost. Sometimes, sending documents to the court through the mail delays filings and I have even had documents lost in the mail! This can result in an unhappy client.

I sent a dissolution to Ventura Superior Court last night (Saturday) and it will be filed first thing Monday with instant access to the filed documents. The cost was $15 for the e-filing, $12 service charge, plus the actual filing fee. Total cost: $382.00. Cost to me: ZERO The cost of the client's happiness: PRICELESS!

Client satisfaction is just one of the benefits of e-filing. Filing cases electronically reduces the cost of filing, eliminating much of the paper handling involved, and allows the courts to function more efficiently. In addition, E-Filing.com's electronic filing process makes it possible for documents to be submitted to the courts twenty-four hours a day from any location with Internet access.

Of course, you should check the local rules to make certain that e-filing is allowed at a particular court. You can check directly court rules directly on the e-file website. One day soon, e-filing is sure to be the only method of filing in all courts.

https://www.e-filing.com/

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