Peru law firm
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997, with a principal location in Virginia and a cross-border practice that serves clients whose legal matters connect the United States and Peru. The firm does not maintain a location in Peru; instead, it collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s role is limited to Peru-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. All US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. For a consultation on a Peru-related US legal matter, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
US legal services for clients with Peru connections
Individuals and businesses with ties to Peru often need US legal counsel for immigration, business transactions, family law, and estate planning. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides US-law representation in these areas, drawing on decades of experience with cross-border matters. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle visa petitions, green card applications, and naturalization for Peruvian nationals; advise on US business formation and compliance for Peruvian entrepreneurs; and assist with international divorce, child custody, and asset division when one spouse resides in the US and the other in Peru.
Because the firm focuses on the US side of the matter, clients benefit from a clear division of responsibility: the US-admitted attorneys manage all proceedings before US courts and agencies, while the Peru-admitted Of Counsel addresses any Peru-law questions that arise. This structure helps ensure that each aspect of a cross-border case is handled by a lawyer licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
How we handle Peru-related matters
When a client’s legal issue involves both US and Peruvian law, the firm’s approach is to separate the two components. Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm take responsibility for the US-law side—whether that means filing a family-based immigration petition with USCIS, litigating a business dispute in a US court, or negotiating a US commercial contract. For the Peru-law side, the firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s work is limited to Peru-law matters and to coordinating with the US-admitted attorneys so that the client receives integrated guidance without any attorney practicing outside their licensure.
This collaboration is not a partnership or employment relationship; Mr. Mayandía is an independent Of Counsel who works with the firm on a matter-by-matter basis. The firm has no employees. Every attorney other than Mr. Sris serves as Of Counsel. Clients are informed at the outset which attorney will handle each part of their matter, and the firm’s engagement letter makes the jurisdictional division explicit.
About Mr. Sris and the Peru Of Counsel
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He founded the firm in 1997 and has built a practice that regularly assists international clients with US legal needs. Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova), the bill that became the 2019 revision to Va. Code § 20-107.3(g). His legislative involvement reflects a long-standing commitment to improving the legal framework for families and individuals.
Martín Mayandía serves as Of Counsel for Peru matters. He is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. His practice with the firm is limited to Peru-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. Mr. Mayandía’s experience with Peruvian civil and commercial law complements the firm’s US practice, allowing clients to address both sides of a cross-border issue through a single point of contact.
Frequently asked questions
What types of Peru-related legal matters does the firm handle?
The firm handles US legal matters for clients whose cases involve Peru, including US immigration, business law, family law, and estate planning. For example, a Peruvian national seeking a US investor visa, a US citizen divorcing a spouse in Peru, or a Peruvian company entering the US market can all receive US-law representation from the firm. Peru-law questions are addressed by the firm’s Peru-admitted Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, who is not admitted in any US state bar.
Do I need a lawyer in Peru for my case?
If your legal matter requires action under Peruvian law—such as filing a lawsuit in Peru, enforcing a Peruvian judgment, or addressing a Peruvian regulatory issue—you will need a lawyer admitted in Peru. The firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, is admitted in Peru (2009) and can handle those aspects. For US-law matters, the firm’s US-admitted attorneys represent you. The firm coordinates the two sides so that you do not have to manage separate counsel on your own.
How does the firm work with a Peru-admitted attorney?
The firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, on a matter-by-matter basis for Peru-law issues. Mr. Mayandía is an independent attorney, not an employee of the firm. He is admitted in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. His role is limited to Peru-law matters and to liaising with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. The firm’s engagement letter specifies which attorney handles each jurisdiction’s work.
Can the firm represent me in a US immigration matter if I am a Peruvian citizen?
Yes. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys can represent Peruvian citizens in US immigration matters before USCIS, the immigration courts, and US consular posts. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the preparation and filing of petitions, applications, and appeals. The Peru Of Counsel does not provide US immigration legal advice but can assist with document gathering and communication in Spanish when helpful.
What should I bring to a consultation about a Peru-related US legal matter?
Bring any documents that relate to both the US and Peruvian aspects of your case, such as passports, visas, marriage certificates, business records, and prior court orders. If you have documents in Spanish, the firm can arrange for translation. During the consultation, the attorney will identify which issues fall under US law and which may require Peru-law input, and will explain how the firm’s collaboration with its Peru Of Counsel would work in your situation.
How do I contact the firm about a Peru-related matter?
You can reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation. The firm’s intake staff can answer initial questions in English and Spanish and can route your inquiry to the appropriate US-admitted attorney. If your matter appears to involve Peru-law issues, the firm will explain how its Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, may be engaged. All consultations are by appointment only.