Special Delivery Services

Special Delivery Service

Acquired by Proceed (fka Counsel Press), a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners

Sector: Legal Services / Litigation Support

Location: Dallas, Texas

Timeline: Sub-90 Days LOI to Close

Outcome: Owner Exit / Retirement

Company Overview

Special Delivery Service is a Dallas-based provider of technology-driven service of process solutions, delivering litigation support to legal professionals for over two decades. The company differentiated itself through real-time tracking, proof of service confirmation, and digital transparency tools designed to enhance speed and reliability for clients.

Transaction Highlights

Special Delivery had received unsolicited interest from multiple strategic buyers, each providing preliminary valuation guidance. We believed the indicated ranges undervalued the business given its technology-enabled platform, market position, and consistent operating performance.

Rather than pursue a broad auction, we executed a narrow, controlled process targeting 15-20 private equity-backed and privately-held strategic acquirers in the legal services and process serving industries.

While multiple Indications of Interest were received, Proceed (Counsel Press) emerged as the clear frontrunner, demonstrating strong commitment and offering a premium valuation above prior guidance ranges. We concluded the process early based on buyer fit and terms certainty.

Buyer Profile

Proceed (fka Counsel Press) is a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners. Proceed operates a national litigation support platform offering digital workflow capabilities, operational precision, and expert guidance across the dispute lifecycle. The Special Delivery acquisition followed their recent purchase of Court Record Research, continuing a growth strategy in key legal service markets.

Seller Testimonial

"We're proud of what Special Delivery has built over the years. With Proceed's national reach, the company's innovative approach will now benefit clients across the country, delivering the same precision and responsiveness we've always prioritized."

Mark Finn, Owner, Special Delivery Service