Legal Translation for Civil Litigation – Supporting Discovery and Global Lawsuits

By Jennifer McQuire

TLDR: Legal translation for civil litigation ensures that discovery documents, pleadings, and contracts are accurately translated for international or multilingual parties. In civil cases involving arbitration, global business disputes, or cross-border discovery, a single translation error can jeopardize your case. This article covers how legal translation fits into civil litigation, what documents often need to … Continued

Simultaneous Interpretation for Multilingual Trials: Avoiding Missteps in Court

By Kevin McQuire

TLDR:Simultaneous interpretation ensures real-time language access during multilingual court trials, reducing the risk of mistrials, appeals, or due process violations. This article breaks down what simultaneous interpretation is, why it matters in legal settings, common courtroom challenges, and how qualified interpreters maintain fairness and accuracy across languages. We also walk through real scenarios where interpretation … Continued

Certified Legal Translations for Immigration Hearings: What Law Firms Need to Know

By Kevin McQuire

TL;DR Law firms handling immigration cases must use certified legal translations when submitting foreign-language documents. These translations must be complete, accurate, and accompanied by a signed certificate of translation. Choosing a professional translator or immigration translation agency ensures compliance with immigration court requirements and protects your client from delays or case rejections. Need certified translations … Continued

The Consequences of Incorrect Legal Translations

By Jennifer McQuire

TL;DR Legal translation is about getting it right: every word, every phrase, every time. Errors in legal document translation can lead to dismissed evidence, privacy violations, and court delays. This article breaks down how poor legal translation can impact cases and why hiring the right professional matters. Need legal documents translated accurately the first time? … Continued