For over thirty years, I have been translating and interpreting where it really matters: at conferences and in court, for the police and public prosecutors, and for international companies and institutions of all kinds. I am a sworn interpreter and certified translator. As an American who has lived in Germany for decades, I am at home in both cultures.
When it comes to official matters, translations must be accurate down to the last detail. This applies to certificates, diplomas, contracts, and international business documents, and sometimes also private matters. Therefore, entrust your texts to a certified translator whose native language is English. That way, you are on the safe side.
I offer my language services with official certification from the Higher Regional Court of Cologne. This guarantees you the highest professional quality and reliability. It goes without saying that I treat all matters with strict confidentiality.
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, 1996
Universität Wien, Österreich, 1986-88
Northeastern University, Boston, 1986
The Ohio State University, 1984
State University of New York at Fredonia, 1981
State University of New York at Fredonia, 1981
Sworn interpreter and certified translator for English for the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Higher Regional Court of Cologne), 1996–2025
Member of the German Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators e.V. (BDÜ), 1996–2025
Michelangelo, Istituto di Lingua e Cultura Italiana, Florence, 2002
Accademia del Giglio, Florence, Italy, 2002
Language Scholarship: Università Italiana per Stranieri, Perugia, Italy, Summer 1993
Fulbright Teaching Assistant: Bundesgymnasium XVIII, Vienna, Austria, 1986–88
Language Scholarship: Deutsche Sommerschule am Pazifik, Portland, Oregon, Summer 1983
Junior Year Abroad: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, 1979–80
Certified translator for the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia for English and German (Higher Regional Court of Cologne).
Birth certificates
Certificates of no impediment to marriage
Certificates of residence
Death certificates
Driver’s licenses
Family registers
Identity cards
Income statements
Marriage certificates
Naturalization certificates
Residence permits
Arrest warrants
Attorney letters
Bills of indictment
Court judgments
Criminal complaints
Divorce certificates
Expert reports
Last wills and testaments
Lease agreements
Marriage contracts
Academic Records
Application letters
Certificates of enrollment
Curricula vitae (CVs) / résumés
Diplomas
Graduation certificates
High school diplomas / school-leaving certificates
Internship reports
Letters of admission
Letters of recommendation
Scholarship applications
University transcripts
Annual reports
Balance sheets
Business reports
Commercial contracts
Commercial registers
Corporate audits
Financial audits
Profit and loss statements
Bank statements
Employment contracts
Medical records
Proof of income
Proof of pension or social benefits
Tax declarations
Insurance policies
Powers of attorney
Sworn interpreter for the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia for English and German (Higher Regional Court of Cologne).
Court interpreting at local and regional courts includes criminal, civil, and family proceedings involving accused individuals, defendants, and witnesses. These services ensure smooth communication between all parties and the court, making sure that language barriers never stand in the way of justice.
Simultaneous, consecutive, and whisper interpreting services are offered for various events. Cost estimates are available upon request.
During notarial appointments, documents such as marriage contracts, purchase agreements, and living wills are translated. These documents are prepared in advance and presented by the interpreter after being read aloud line by line by the notary. All parties sign the documents, which are then officially certified by the notary
English texts are proofread for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and style.
English workshops offer employees at companies and institutions a unique opportunity to perfect their professional communication skills and become more competitive and successful on an international level. A wide range of specific topics is covered, including writing emails, drafting persuasive reports, delivering effective presentations in English, speaking confidently on the phone, successful participation in international meetings, professional networking, and refining social skills.
A free cost estimate and a sample workshop are available upon request.
A series of workshops in English for university staff who wish to improve their language skills in specific areas, such as giving presentations, conversing with international students, and using English in legal contexts. All courses are offered through the DAAD website.
Courses specifically designed for healthcare educators at KATHO, featuring articles and exercises on healthcare, nursing-related glossaries and terminology, as well as discussions and activities focused on the current state of healthcare in Germany, the UK, and the USA.
These three- to four-day workshops are aimed at doctoral candidates, university graduates, and lecturers who wish to refresh their English skills. Activities include giving presentations in English, practicing grammar, learning collocations and idiomatic expressions, as well as developing academic English.
Cologne-Bonn Translations
Dr. Patrick Labriola
Friedrichstraße 34
53111 Bonn
Mobil: 0177 42 42 070
labriola@cologne-bonn-translations.com
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