SRIS multi-jurisdictional law firm
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that serves international clients with cross-border legal needs. For Colombian nationals or businesses seeking to protect brands, form legal entities, or operate commercially across the United States and Colombia, the firm provides coordinated counsel that respects both legal systems without overstepping licensure boundaries. Mr. Sris, the firm’s owner and managing attorney, leads the US-licensed side of the practice. Where a matter involves Colombian law—such as the registration of a Colombian trademark or the formation of a Colombian subsidiary—the firm collaborates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, a Colombian-licensed Of Counsel attorney who is not admitted to practice law in the United States, who handles the Colombian-law component. This multi-jurisdictional structure lets one firm manage both sides of a cross-border brand or entity matter while keeping each attorney strictly within the jurisdiction where they are admitted. To discuss your specific cross-border needs, call (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Brand and entity matters that cross from Colombia into the United States, or vice-versa, require an attorney who understands both US substantive law and the framework of Colombian law. Whether you are a Colombian business owner opening a US subsidiary, an entrepreneur protecting a brand in both countries, or an individual restructured under Colombian corporate rules and now engaging with US commerce, the legal issues can touch trademark registration, entity formation, compliance with US and Colombian reporting requirements, and cross-border contracts. The firm addresses these through two complementary tracks: Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle the US-law components—USPTO filings, state-level entity formation in Virginia or other US jurisdictions, US regulatory compliance—while Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia practice, handles the Colombian-law side, including registration before the Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio and formation under Colombian commercial law.
No attorney in this arrangement practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. Mr. Sris is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Eric Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar. This jurisdictional separation protects clients from unauthorized-practice risks and ensures that each legal act—whether a US patent application or a Colombian sociedad por acciones simplificada—is undertaken by a lawyer authorized to perform it. The result is a multi-jurisdictional resource that keeps complex, cross-border brand and entity matters within a single coordinated team.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Every engagement begins with an assessment of which jurisdiction’s law governs each step of the matter. For a US trademark that also needs protection in Colombia, the US substantive work—filing with the USPTO, responding to office actions, and managing US-side enforcement—is led by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed firm attorney. For the corresponding Colombian trademark application, Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia practice, takes the lead under Colombian law. The two attorneys communicate and align the overall strategy, but their roles remain strictly separated: the US attorney never advises on Colombian law, and the Colombian-licensed attorney never renders US legal advice. This collaborative, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction model is the core of how the firm delivers multi-jurisdictional coverage without risking unauthorized practice.
Eric Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His experience includes serving as Minister Counselor at the Colombian Embassy to the European Union and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, giving him deep familiarity with Colombian commercial and corporate frameworks. For a cross-border brand or entity matter, he provides the Colombian legal analysis, oversees local registrations, and communicates with Colombian authorities—all while Mr. Sris and the US team handle the US legal side. Clients never have to guess which attorney is responsible for which part; the division is made explicit from the start and documented in the engagement letter.
About Mr. Sris and the Of Counsel Network of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C.
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He founded the firm in 1997 and has built a practice that serves clients across US jurisdictions and, through a network of foreign-licensed Of Counsel attorneys like Eric Duport Jaramillo, addresses cross-border matters that touch Colombian law. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience. Their work is coordinated, but each attorney’s role is circumscribed by the jurisdiction in which they are licensed; no attorney opines on law outside their admission.
Eric Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His practice with the firm is limited to matters of Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for clients who need US-licensed counsel. Mr. Sris, as the responsible US attorney, oversees US-law content and representation. This dual-structure ensures that a Colombian executive, family business, or individual who needs to navigate US brand and entity laws gets accurate US advice from a US-admitted lawyer, while Colombian-law components are handled by a Colombian-licensed attorney who understands the local commercial and regulatory landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-jurisdictional law firm?
A multi-jurisdictional law firm coordinates lawyers who are licensed in different jurisdictions to handle legal matters that cross borders. At Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., the firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle US-law components, while its foreign-licensed Of Counsel attorneys handle the corresponding foreign-law components. The firm itself is a US law firm based in Virginia with locations in several US states and a location in Pereira, Colombia. No attorney practices outside the jurisdiction where they are admitted. This structure allows the firm to provide comprehensive cross-border brand and entity services without exposing clients to the risks of unauthorized practice. For guidance on your specific situation, call (888) 437-7747.
How does the firm handle a Colombian brand that also needs US protection?
The US side of the brand protection, including USPTO trademark registration and US-based enforcement, is managed by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney at the firm. The Colombian side—such as registration before the Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio, opposition proceedings, or Colombian copyright steps—is handled by Eric Duport Jaramillo, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar. The two sides communicate on overall strategy but remain legally separate. This approach respects the jurisdictional limits of each attorney while giving the client a single point of coordination. To discuss a Colombian-US brand matter, reach the firm at (888) 437-7747.
Do I need a Colombian lawyer for an entity formed in Colombia?
Yes, any legal act governed by Colombian law—such as forming a Colombian sociedad, drafting its bylaws, or filing with Colombian commercial registries—must be performed by a lawyer admitted in Colombia. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides that through its Of Counsel, Eric Duport Jaramillo, who is licensed to practice in Colombia. If your matter also involves US entity formation or US regulatory compliance, Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney in the firm will handle the US-law component. This dual-lawyer arrangement ensures that every jurisdictional step is taken by a lawyer authorized to do so, protecting your interests on both sides of the border.
How do I start a cross-border brand or entity engagement?
Begin by contacting the firm at (888) 437-7747 or through the intake form on this site. During the initial consultation, the firm will identify which parts of your matter require US-law work and which parts require Colombian-law work. Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney will discuss the US-side legal needs, and if Colombian-law work is necessary, the firm will coordinate with Eric Duport Jaramillo, who is admitted in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. The engagement letter will clearly delineate the roles of each attorney and the jurisdictional limits of their representation. There is no obligation, and the consultation helps you understand the legal landscape before committing.
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Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm. Attorneys of the firm are admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Foreign Of Counsel who collaborate with the firm are not admitted in any US state bar and practice is limited to the jurisdiction where they are licensed.
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