SRIS Peru of counsel Martín Mayandía
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997, collaborates with a network of foreign-jurisdiction-admitted Of Counsel attorneys to serve clients whose legal matters span international borders. Martín Mayandía is the firm’s designated Of Counsel for Peru. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru through the Colegio de Abogados de Lima (CAL); he is not admitted to practice law in any US state bar. His collaboration with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison between the firm’s US-licensed attorneys and clients with Peru-connected legal needs. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys — including Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York — handle US-law aspects of cross-border Peru matters. This page provides general legal information about Peru-connected legal issues and the firm’s cross-border capabilities. It does not constitute legal advice under Peruvian or US law. For matters requiring US legal counsel, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Cross-Border Legal Matters Involving Peru
Peru operates under a civil law system rooted in the Peruvian Civil Code of 1984, which differs markedly from the common-law tradition of the United States. Understanding how these two legal systems interact is essential for individuals and businesses whose affairs straddle the US–Peru divide. Common cross-border scenarios include the enforcement of Peruvian judgments in US courts — governed by principles of international comity rather than any bilateral enforcement treaty — and the service of process between the two countries, which proceeds under the 1965 Hague Service Convention since both Peru and the United States are contracting parties. Document authentication for use in either country may be accomplished through the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, to which Peru and the United States are both signatories, eliminating the need for chain-legalization through consular channels in most cases.
Peruvian family law matters — including divorce, child custody, and the recognition of marriages celebrated in Peru — present distinct challenges in US proceedings. Under the lex loci celebrationis doctrine, a marriage validly contracted under Peruvian law is presumptively recognized as valid by US courts, subject to narrow public-policy exceptions. Parties seeking to rely on a Peruvian marriage certificate in a US proceeding typically must authenticate the document through the Apostille process. Similarly, Peruvian divorce decrees may be recognized in the United States under principles of comity, though the recognizing US court will examine whether the Peruvian court had proper jurisdiction and whether the proceedings afforded due process. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides US-side counsel on these matters, and when Peruvian-law questions arise, Martín Mayandía — admitted to practice law in Peru and not in any US state bar — serves as the firm’s Peruvian-law resource, ensuring the Peruvian-law dimension is addressed by a licensed Peruvian attorney.
About Martín Mayandía — Of Counsel for Peru
Martín Mayandía is an attorney admitted to practice law in Peru, having been licensed through the Colegio de Abogados de Lima (CAL) since 2009. Mr. Mayandía is not admitted to practice law in any US state bar. His work with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison between the firm’s US-licensed attorneys and clients whose legal matters involve Peruvian law. This dual-structure approach — US-licensed counsel handling US law, Peruvian-licensed counsel handling Peruvian law — preserves the jurisdictional integrity that bar rules in both countries require. It also ensures that clients receive counsel from an attorney who is licensed in the relevant jurisdiction for each dimension of their matter.
Mr. Mayandía brings to the firm’s Of Counsel network a working knowledge of Peruvian civil and commercial law, including the Peruvian Civil Code, corporate governance requirements under Peruvian company law, and the procedural framework for litigation before Peruvian courts. On cross-border matters, his role is to advise on the Peruvian-law component while the firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle the US-law side, from immigration petitions before USCIS to civil litigation in US state and federal courts. For clients in Peru seeking representation on US legal matters, the firm’s US-licensed attorneys — led by Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York — serve as counsel of record on the US side of the engagement.
How Cross-Border Peru–US Legal Collaboration Works
When a client’s legal matter involves both US and Peruvian law, the firm structures the engagement with a clear jurisdictional division. Mr. Sris and other US-licensed attorneys at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handle all US-law aspects: immigration petitions, civil claims in US courts, federal regulatory compliance, and any matter governed by US federal or state law. Martín Mayandía, admitted to practice law in Peru and not in any US state bar, addresses questions of Peruvian law — the validity of a Peruvian contract, the requirements for corporate formation in Peru, or the procedural steps for litigation before Peruvian courts. Both attorneys collaborate on the strategic dimensions of the matter, but each practices only within their respective jurisdiction of licensure.
For clients who need Peruvian legal representation today — such as representation in a Peruvian court proceeding or advice on a matter governed exclusively by Peruvian law — the firm recommends consulting an attorney admitted by the Colegio de Abogados de Lima. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not currently maintain a physical location in Peru, and the firm does not hold itself out as practicing Peruvian law directly. Clients interested in being notified when the firm expands its Of Counsel presence in Peru may provide their contact information through the intake form linked on this site. For US-law matters connected to Peru — including US visa applications, cross-border business formation, or recognition of Peruvian legal instruments in US proceedings — reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Martín Mayandía licensed to practice law in the United States?
No. Martín Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru through the Colegio de Abogados de Lima (CAL). He is not admitted to any US state bar. His collaboration with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to Peruvian-law matters and to serving as a liaison between the firm’s US-licensed attorneys and clients. On any matter requiring US legal representation, a US-licensed attorney at the firm — such as Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York — serves as counsel of record on the US side.
Can Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. represent me in a Peruvian court?
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not provide representation in Peruvian courts. The firm is a US law firm; its attorneys are admitted to practice before US courts and agencies. For representation before Peruvian courts or administrative bodies, you should consult an attorney admitted by the Colegio de Abogados de Lima. The firm’s Of Counsel for Peru, Martín Mayandía, is admitted in Peru and can advise on Peruvian-law questions through the firm’s cross-border framework, but the firm itself does not appear in Peruvian legal proceedings.
How does the Apostille process work for documents between Peru and the United States?
Peru and the United States are both contracting parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. A Peruvian public document — such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or court order — can be authenticated for use in the United States by obtaining an apostille from the competent Peruvian authority. Similarly, a US public document destined for use in Peru can be authenticated with an apostille from the issuing state’s Secretary of State or the US Department of State, depending on the document type. Apostille certification eliminates the need for chain-legalization through Peruvian consular posts, streamlining the authentication process for cross-border legal and business transactions.
What should I bring if I want to discuss a Peru-connected legal matter with the firm?
For an initial consultation with a US-licensed attorney at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. about a Peru-connected matter, gather any relevant documents: Peruvian marriage or divorce certificates (with Apostille, if available), Peruvian court orders, US immigration documents, business formation records, and any correspondence from US or Peruvian government agencies. If your matter involves questions of Peruvian law, the firm may coordinate with Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice law in Peru and not in any US state bar, to address those questions. Consultations are by appointment only. Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule.
Does the firm handle US immigration matters for Peruvian nationals?
Yes. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. represents Peruvian nationals and residents in US immigration matters before USCIS, EOIR, and US consular posts abroad. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle the preparation and filing of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa petitions, adjustment-of-status applications, consular processing, waivers of inadmissibility, and removal defense. Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Of Counsel for Peru, can serve as a liaison for Spanish-speaking clients and can address questions of Peruvian law that may intersect with a client’s immigration matter — such as the validity of a Peruvian marriage for purposes of a marriage-based green card petition. On all US immigration matters, a US-licensed attorney serves as counsel of record.
Is the firm’s phone number accessible from Peru?
Yes. The firm’s toll-free intake line, (888) 437-7747, is accessible for initial inquiries. International callers from Peru should dial the US country code (+1) followed by the toll-free number: +1 (888) 437-7747. For clients and prospective clients in Peru, the firm’s Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, provides an additional point of contact for Spanish-language communication regarding Peruvian-law dimensions of cross-border matters. Consultations with US-licensed attorneys are conducted by appointment.