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| Dealing with Foreign Attorneys | • Document Translations: Remember that even a fundamental knowledge of English may not be enough to enable the attorney to understand technical documents you provide. If you need to provide difficult or technical documents to your attorney, you may wish to consider having the documents translated into the attorney's native language. Discuss with your attorney whether it is preferable to translate the documents in the U.S. or in the foreign country.
• Communication: Remember your responsibility to keep your attorney informed of any new developments in your case. Be truthful with your attorney. Tell the attorney every relevant fact in order to get the best representation of your interests. Set up how you be communicate with your foreign attorney (mail, phone, fax, Internet.)
• Time: Find out how much time the attorney foresees the case may take to complete. Discuss these issues with your attorney to ensure there is no puzzlement.
• Verification and Translation of Documents: Consult your foreign attorney before going to the expenditure. It may be helpful for you to offer foreign authorities or your attorney with authenticated, translated copies of pertinent documents.
• Proceedings: Consider requesting copies of all letters and documents prepared on your behalf. Request about the costs of mailing you such documents.
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