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Proof Technology and SmartAdvocate Announce Platform Integration for Service of Process Inside Legal Case Management Software

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Litigation teams can now initiate, track, and complete service of process without ever leaving the SmartAdvocate case file.

DENVER, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Proof Technology, Inc., the service of process and e-filing technology platform, and SmartAdvocate, the award-winning legal case management system, today announced a new integration that brings service of process in every jurisdiction directly into the SmartAdvocate platform.

“Serves now start, track, and close out right inside the SmartAdvocate case file. The word that keeps coming up in early feedback is ‘effortless,'” said Dima Kovalev, Chief Product Officer at Proof.

The integration allows the 20,000+ legal professionals who manage their cases on SmartAdvocate to serve legal documents on anyone, at any time, anywhere in the United States—directly from the case file they’re already working in. No second login, no re-typing case data, no copy-and-pasted status updates, no unnecessary downloads, and no distracting emails.

Until now, managing service of process alongside a case management system has meant working outside of it: rekeying names, addresses, and document details into a separate serve request, chasing process servers for status updates over phone and email, pasting tracking notes into the case file, and downloading affidavits and invoices from one platform only to re-upload them into another. Every handoff is an opportunity for an error, a delay, or a missed deadline. This integration eliminates that entire loop—service of process becomes another step in the SmartAdvocate workflow instead of a separate errand.

The integration was designed around how SmartAdvocate law firms actually work. Rather than an additional tool that demands new training, Proof built the experience to fit directly into existing SmartAdvocate workflows:

Users initiate a serve from the Documents tab of any case, pulling documents and contact details already in the matter.Proof’s Autofill™ technology reads the uploaded document, identifies the party to be served, and pre-fills the serve request details automatically—while real-time address validation and duplicate-serve checks catch errors before the serve goes out.As service progresses, every status update appears in the SmartAdvocate case file, giving paralegals, case managers, and attorneys a shared, real-time view of every serve.When the job is complete, signed affidavits and invoices sync automatically into the SmartAdvocate case folders the firm designates, and invoices can post directly to the matter as disbursements—so nothing slips past accounting.

“Our clients expect technology that removes complexity—not adds to it. By bringing service of process directly into SmartAdvocate, we’re continuing to deliver on our promise of a truly connected litigation platform. Firms can now manage the entire service process without leaving SmartAdvocate, improving efficiency, increasing visibility, and reducing the risk of costly delays. This integration reflects our broader vision of providing law firms with the technology they need to operate smarter, move faster, and deliver exceptional results for their clients,” said Allison Rampolla, SVP of Sales and Marketing at SmartAdvocate.

“A lot of SmartAdvocate firms already use Proof—they’ve just had to run the two side by side,” said Dima Kovalev, Chief Product Officer at Proof. “Now serves start, track, and close out right inside the case file. The early feedback is some of the strongest we’ve had for any launch. Firms tell us it’s changed how the whole intake-to-serve process feels—and the word that keeps coming up is ‘effortless.'”

The integration is available now to SmartAdvocate firms. Existing Proof customers can contact their Account Manager to get started; firms new to Proof can visit proofserve.com/integrations/smartadvocate to learn more.

About Proof Technology, Inc.: Proof is a legal technology company that gives law firms and litigation practices a single platform for service of process in every jurisdiction, backed by 2,600+ rigorously vetted professional process servers. Founded in 2017 by veteran attorney Eric Voogt, Proof enables legal teams in every jurisdiction to create electronic serve requests, track attempts in real time, and receive court-ready, notarized affidavits complete with photos and location data. The platform is used by thousands of law firms and government agencies across the United States to digitize and streamline service of process and e-filing. For more information, visit https://www.proofserve.com/.

About SmartAdvocate: SmartAdvocate is a fully customizable, award-winning case management software used by more than 20,000 legal professionals. Built for today’s litigation firms, the platform helps attorneys and legal staff manage cases, documents, communications, reporting, and firm operations in a single, unified system. At the core of SmartAdvocate’s innovation strategy is built-in SmartIntelligence™: AI-powered features that help firms improve intake, automate document-intensive processes, enhance communications, and gain deeper insight from case data. With more than 175 integrations and a responsive in-house team dedicated to client success, SmartAdvocate combines innovative technology with personal support to help law firms operate more efficiently and achieve stronger outcomes. For more information, visit https://www.smartadvocate.com/.

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Nick Bhutani, Proof Technology, 1 (201) 701-1687, nick.bhutani@proofserve.com, https://www.proofserve.com/
SmartAdvocate: Mark Fliegelman, Mark@smartadvocate.com

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XLCS Partners advises Concurrent Utility Services on sale to UniTek Global Services

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XLCS Partners, Inc., a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent Utility Services LLC on its acquisition by UniTek Global Services, Inc., a portfolio company of New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) and its affiliates, and BTG Pactual Strategic Capital.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Concurrent is a licensed general and electrical contractor providing infrastructure development and maintenance services to electric utilities, telecom providers, and land developers throughout the Southeast United States. The company’s capabilities span overhead and underground utility construction, professional telecom services, emergency service restoration, in-building networks, environmental services, and data center development. Backed by a safety-first culture and an experienced workforce, Concurrent has built a strong regional platform and a reputation for quality across the markets it serves.

UniTek is a leading digital infrastructure services provider supporting the expansion of fiber and data center connectivity across the U.S. and Canada. With over 600 employees and 60 locations, UniTek delivers a full suite of infrastructure services. The acquisition of Concurrent accelerates UniTek’s Power Services Division, which launched in July 2025 to broaden the company’s maintenance, repair, upgrade, and new infrastructure development services for the power sector. Concurrent’s established Southeast footprint and power capabilities directly complement UniTek’s existing broadband and data center infrastructure platform, positioning the combined company to capitalize on growing demand for resilient, modernized power infrastructure. Concurrent will continue to operate under its established brand, maintaining uninterrupted service for its customers.

“Selling Concurrent was one of the biggest decisions of my career, and Anthony, Jay, and the XLCS team guided us through every step with professionalism and genuine care for our people,” said Steve Sarno, CEO of Concurrent. “They stayed fully engaged throughout, gave us honest and thoughtful advice, kept our best interests front and center, and delivered an outcome that exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them without hesitation to any owner considering a transaction.”

XLCS acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent, and the transaction was led by Anthony Contaldo, Partner, and Jay Cremer, Vice President. The transaction was completed on July 1, 2026.

About XLCS Partners, Inc.

XLCS Partners is a leading global investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services. Visit www.xlcspartners.com for more information.

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Kendra Span 
kspan@xlcspartners.com
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XLCS Partners advises Concurrent Utility Services on sale to UniTek Global Services

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XLCS Partners, Inc., a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent Utility Services LLC on its acquisition by UniTek Global Services, Inc., a portfolio company of New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) and its affiliates, and BTG Pactual Strategic Capital.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Concurrent is a licensed general and electrical contractor providing infrastructure development and maintenance services to electric utilities, telecom providers, and land developers throughout the Southeast United States. The company’s capabilities span overhead and underground utility construction, professional telecom services, emergency service restoration, in-building networks, environmental services, and data center development. Backed by a safety-first culture and an experienced workforce, Concurrent has built a strong regional platform and a reputation for quality across the markets it serves.

UniTek is a leading digital infrastructure services provider supporting the expansion of fiber and data center connectivity across the U.S. and Canada. With over 600 employees and 60 locations, UniTek delivers a full suite of infrastructure services. The acquisition of Concurrent accelerates UniTek’s Power Services Division, which launched in July 2025 to broaden the company’s maintenance, repair, upgrade, and new infrastructure development services for the power sector. Concurrent’s established Southeast footprint and power capabilities directly complement UniTek’s existing broadband and data center infrastructure platform, positioning the combined company to capitalize on growing demand for resilient, modernized power infrastructure. Concurrent will continue to operate under its established brand, maintaining uninterrupted service for its customers.

“Selling Concurrent was one of the biggest decisions of my career, and Anthony, Jay, and the XLCS team guided us through every step with professionalism and genuine care for our people,” said Steve Sarno, CEO of Concurrent. “They stayed fully engaged throughout, gave us honest and thoughtful advice, kept our best interests front and center, and delivered an outcome that exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them without hesitation to any owner considering a transaction.”

XLCS acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Concurrent, and the transaction was led by Anthony Contaldo, Partner, and Jay Cremer, Vice President. The transaction was completed on July 1, 2026.

About XLCS Partners, Inc.

XLCS Partners is a leading global investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services. Visit www.xlcspartners.com for more information.

Media Contact: 
Kendra Span 
kspan@xlcspartners.com
615-379-7783

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Fathom Applauds Introduction of the FRONTIER Act, the First Federal Blueprint for Independent AI Verification

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Reps. Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) introduce a bill to build a competitive marketplace of independent verifiers for frontier AI models.

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fathom welcomes the introduction of the FRONTIER Act, the most complete federal framework yet for independent, third-party verification of frontier AI. The legislation is built to earn public trust as AI technology continues to accelerate. As frontier systems begin to take autonomous action in the world, the gap between what these models can do and our ability to keep them in check is widening. FRONTIER is the starting point to close that gap.

“AI governance keeps running into the same wall. The technology is hard to measure and it moves faster than any law can keep up with,” said Andrew Freedman, Co-Founder and CEO of Fathom. “Trying to write the perfect rules and freezing them in place won’t work. What will work is a competitive market of independent verifiers who are accountable for real-world outcomes and who the government can actually count on. The FRONTIER Act shows we can move fast and still get this right.”

The bill gets the fundamentals correct. It sets one public standard – the adequate mitigation of catastrophic risk – and holds both the AI companies and their independent verifiers accountable to it. FRONTIER does not freeze a single testing method into statute. Instead, it licenses competing verification organizations, allows them to sharpen their methods, and gives the government the power to revoke a license when a verifier’s work does not hold up in the field. That is how you build a system that keeps pace with the science instead of falling behind it.

Fathom thanks Reps. Trahan and Obernolte for their leadership, and for their courage in releasing a discussion draft, inviting scrutiny, and incorporating substantive improvements from across the field. One priority improvement as the bill advances: giving the government a fuller range of tools to act upstream – for pushing companies to close identified gaps in risk mitigation early, rather than only once a catastrophe is imminent. We are committed to working with these sponsors, committees of jurisdiction, and Congressional leadership to continue refining the bill in the weeks and months ahead.

About Fathom
Fathom is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to build a governance architecture that helps society navigate the transition to a world with AI by fostering trust, safety, and innovation. Fathom has developed and championed the independent verification model for AI and works with policymakers across the country to put it into practice. Learn more at http://fathom.org.

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