Q: How do I serve a company that has branch near me but possible headquarters 350 miles away in same state?
Hi there, I am going to sue a dry cleaner for ruining an item and refusing to fix it or pay for the fix we had to get elsewhere. Problem is to sue i need their exact business name and when i searched on the California Secretary of State website's business search, a company came up with their name, but it is 350 miles away, still in CA. Is there a way I can find out their branch locations so I know if this is the right company. And also, for agent for process of service, that is also 350 miles away. Should I be serving the location that messed up my jacket, or the headquarters location? Thank you!
A: You need to first find out if it's the same business as the one that allegedly ruined your clothing. The company that's 350 miles away may have the same name but it might not be the same company. Is it a chain store? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AliEsq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, WA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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