Core Service

Deposition & Consultation Interpretation

Confidential Russian–English interpreting for attorney–client meetings, witness preparation, discovery, and settlement discussions—focused on clarity and trust in privileged settings.

Where This Service Fits in Your Case

Outside of the courtroom, precise communication is just as critical. Deposition and consultation interpreting ensures that you and your Russian-speaking clients or witnesses can speak openly, explore options, and prepare testimony without language barriers.

These sessions often form the backbone of case strategy: understanding the client’s narrative, clarifying timelines, reviewing documentary evidence, and rehearsing key portions of testimony. Accurate interpretation here can prevent misunderstandings that might later surface in court.

Common contexts:

Initial consultations and case intakes
Merits or trial preparation meetings
Depositions and recorded statements
Settlement conferences and mediation sessions

Key Features

Strict confidentiality in alignment with attorney–client privilege
Consistent terminology with how issues will be presented in court
Flexibility for in-person or remote interpretation
Experience with complex factual narratives common in immigration, civil, and criminal matters

Session Formats

One-on-one attorney–client meetings
Group meetings with co-counsel or experts
Depositions chaired by opposing counsel or government attorneys
Joint sessions with interpreters for other languages or professionals

Confidentiality & Professional Boundaries

In consultations and depositions, the interpreter operates within the framework of attorney–client privilege and professional confidentiality. The interpreter is not a party, advisor, or advocate, but a neutral language conduit.

No disclosure of content to third parties outside counsel’s direction
No independent legal advice or commentary on the merits of the case
Clear separation between any later audit work and prior privileged sessions
Willingness to adapt to counsel’s preferred workflow and questioning style

What Helps These Sessions Go Smoothly

Providing key documents or background summaries in advance when possible
Clarifying whether the session will be recorded or transcribed
Outlining agenda and time constraints before the meeting begins
Advising of any particular sensitivities, trauma history, or cultural concerns

Remote Options:

When in-person meetings are not feasible, secure video or phone platforms can be used. Technical checks are recommended before any high-stakes deposition or recorded session.