Can a Taiwan litigation matter start while I am still overseas?

Yes. Early review can begin remotely once the core documents, timeline, and authorization structure are organized.

Do criminal and civil issues need to be reviewed together?

Often yes. Traffic, injury, fraud, and embezzlement-type matters may require coordinated criminal and civil strategy.

Can you also assess whether settlement makes sense before filing?

Yes, but that assessment should be made after reviewing damages, liability structure, and the current evidence record.

Can a foreign company take action against a Taiwanese company without visiting Taiwan?

In many civil matters the early phase — document review, demand letters, and settlement contact — can be handled remotely with a power of attorney. Whether court appearance is needed depends on the procedure and its stage; we map this out during the initial consultation.

How do you handle unpaid invoices or contract breaches by a Taiwanese counterparty?

We start from the contract, invoices, and correspondence to assess liability and the recoverable amount, then compare a negotiated settlement, civil action, and enforcement options before recommending a path.

What does a litigation consultation cost?

An initial consultation is NT$3,000 per hour, in person or by video. Case fees are quoted separately after the facts and documents are reviewed — see the Service Fees page for the current structure.

Can you tell me whether my dispute is worth pursuing before I commit?

Yes. The first step is an assessment of liability, evidence, and likely recovery against cost and timeline — and we will tell you plainly when a claim is not worth pursuing.

What should the first email include?

A brief description of the issue, the Taiwan connection, any deadline, preferred language, and how we can reach you. Time zone and how you found us are optional. Sensitive IDs can wait until the attorney asks.

Taiwan Contract & Civil Litigation Lawyer

Litigation and Dispute Intake

A Taiwan litigation lawyer guide for overseas companies and individuals covering contract disputes, unpaid invoices, civil claims, criminal and family matters.

Attorney Wei Tseng consults directly in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.

Email about your Taiwan matter Fees and scope

First inquiry: a brief overview of the issue or business, the Taiwan connection, any deadline, and how we can reach you. Time zone and how you found us are optional. Sensitive materials only after attorney instructions.

We handle Taiwan contract disputes and unpaid invoices, as well as civil claims, criminal matters, and family disputes according to the case.
Attorney Wei Tseng consults directly in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, in person in Taipei or by video. Early review can start from outside Taiwan.
Foreign-national matters often require combined review of evidence, translation, service, deadlines, and immigration-related issues.
Attorney Wei Tseng’s related case references and columns are linked directly for context.

Clients dealing with accidents, damages, or contract disputes in Taiwan
People who need criminal-complaint strategy or police-investigation support
Cross-border divorce, custody, or inheritance matters involving a home jurisdiction and Taiwan
Cases where pre-litigation settlement and evidence strategy need to be reviewed early
Overseas companies with unpaid invoices or contract breaches by a Taiwanese counterparty
International clients who need a Taiwan court or settlement strategy managed remotely

Early fact development and evidence preservation can materially affect the outcome.
Civil damages and criminal procedure sometimes need to be designed together.
For foreign clients, timeline control is often as important as translation.
Settlement should be evaluated only after liability and damages are analyzed.
The first email should identify the Taiwan counterparty or other Taiwan connection and any deadline.

Can a Taiwan litigation matter start while I am still overseas?: Yes. Early review can begin remotely once the core documents, timeline, and authorization structure are organized.
Do criminal and civil issues need to be reviewed together?: Often yes. Traffic, injury, fraud, and embezzlement-type matters may require coordinated criminal and civil strategy.
Can you also assess whether settlement makes sense before filing?: Yes, but that assessment should be made after reviewing damages, liability structure, and the current evidence record.

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Workflow and Preparation

Send a brief first email covering the contract or claim issue, the Taiwan connection, any deadline, and how we can reach you. Time zone and how you found us are optional.
Then determine which parts belong in civil, criminal, or family procedure and whether any of them should move together.
Review settlement potential, evidence gaps, and attendance requirements before choosing the first procedural step.

Brief initial summary: the contract or claim issue, the Taiwan connection, key dates or a deadline, preferred language, and contact details
Optional: time zone or preferred contact window, and how you found this page
Organize for later attorney instructions: a written timeline, contracts, and call or chat records — do not send originals in the first email
Organize for later: counterparty personal or company identification details needed for the matter
Organize for later: photos, videos, receipts, police materials, and any existing investigation, court case, or settlement discussion; medical or bank records only after the attorney asks for them

For an initial inquiry, please provide only a brief matter or business overview and your contact details. Do not send passport or identification numbers, bank account details, or original identity documents by email or through the general inquiry form. Provide sensitive materials only through a secure method after receiving instructions from the attorney.

If the first narrative changes later, credibility can drop quickly.
Clients often focus on the criminal complaint first and delay civil damage calculation.
For foreign-national matters, service and calendar control can take longer than expected.
Emotional reactions often distort both settlement judgment and litigation strategy.

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