Section 3 - Service of PapersThe time and manner of service of papers should not be calculated to disadvantage or embarrass the party receiving the papers.
Specifically, a lawyer who manifests professional courtesy and civility:
(a) Does not serve papers simply to take advantage of an opponent's known absence from the office or at a time or in a manner designed to inconvenience an adversary, such as late on Friday afternoon or the day preceding a secular or religious holiday. (b) Serves papers by personal delivery or by electronic means (including email or facsimile transmission) when it is likely that service by mail, even when allowed, will prejudice the opposing party.(c) Serves papers on an individual attorney known to be responsible for the matter at the attorney's principal place of work.(d) Refrains from using the mode, timing or place of serving papers primarily to embarrass a party or witness.Amended effective 10/4/2004; amended September 7, 2017, effective 1/1/2018; amended August 22, 2023, effective 1/1/2024.