A boutique translation firm for high-stakes communication
Request a quote: Projects@TianluChinese.com
Our Services
We offer exclusively English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English translation and interpretation services.
We are happy to refer you to colleauges for languages or specialties we do not provide.
Practices
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Arbitration
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Bankruptcy
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Business disputes
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Class actions
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Complex marital & estate
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Construction litigation
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Corporate governance litigation
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Criminal defense & prosecution
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Employment litigation
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Immigration
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Insurance
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Intellectual property & technology
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Investigations & government enforcement
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Patent litigation
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Personal documents
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Personal injury
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Product liability
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Real estate litigation
Interpretation
We provide high-quality interpretation services for law firms and court reporting agencies, including trials, depositions, arbitration hearings, witness preparation sessions, and attorney–client interviews. With deep experience and a commitment to precision, we ensure clear, reliable communication in every legal setting.
We have often been hired as the official interpreters for trials in high-stakes cases. The parties trust that we will accurately and impartially interpret the testimony. Our professionalism and minimal accent also lend credibility to the witnesses.
Translation
Our boutique firm offers meticulous, dependable translation services by certified linguists who share our values. We handle exhibits, discovery documents, transcription paired with translation, and attorney–client correspondence with the highest level of care. We are also happy to review documents with you or provide an "information-only" translation so that you can understand their key points before deciding what to send us for a "court-ready" copy.
Backed by extensive legal experience and a commitment to accuracy and responsiveness, we deliver polished, consistent translations that meet the demands of today’s legal practice.
Expert Review
We often serve as check interpreters in depositions, where the defending attorney engages us to ensure that questions posed to and responses provided by their client are accurately and fairly interpreted. This works especially well when we have attended or assisted with witness preparation. Read more.
We also provide translations and opinion letters to address and counter any translations submitted by the opposing party. Our team members have testified as linguistic experts to our translations.
In addition, we have repeatedly been hired to review court and deposition recordings and transcripts, especially when the accuracy of the original interpreter's work is in dispute. With Tianlu’s credentials as a grader of translation and interpretation exams and her background as a language instructor, she is uniquely qualified to serve as a designated expert in these matters.
FAQ
How soon should we book you for a trial?
We typically set our calendar two weeks ahead. To ensure our availability, please book as early as you can.
What is your turnaround time for translation?
We can turn around "information-only" translation much faster than "court-ready" documents. We can also provide no-rush and expedited translation depending on your budget. We are happy to provide a quote upon reviewing your documents.
What is a check interpreter?
In high-stakes cases, it is common practice for the deposing attorney to hire a primary interpreter, while the defending attorney hires a check interpreter. Ideally, both interpreters aim to ensure the integrity of the record. Alternatively, the parties may decide to engage a team of official/non-party interpreters and split the expenses.
Do I need a Certificate of Translation (CoT)?
It depends on the document's purpose. When in doubt, ask the end user of the translation. Typically, anything submitted to the court requires a CoT.
Help me understand Chinese dialects and character systems.
To put it simply, Mandarin is the official spoken language in both Mainland China and Taiwan. However, for writing, Simplified Chinese is used on the Mainland, while Traditional Chinese is used in Taiwan. Read more.
What is your rate?
Our translation rates can vary significantly based on lead time, file format, the extent of layout work, and the complexity of the content. For interpretation services, we typically charge by half-day or full-day. Feel free to send us your files or request for a complimentary quote.
