Peru legal counsel
When a legal matter crosses the border between the United States and Peru, the parties need counsel who understand both the US legal framework and the practical realities of working with Peruvian institutions. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that serves international clients with US legal needs, including individuals and businesses with ties to Peru. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law side, while the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, provides Peru-law support in collaboration with the firm. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar; his role is limited to Peru-law matters and to serving as a liaison for clients who need coordinated US–Peru representation. For a consultation on a cross-border matter involving Peru, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What US–Peru cross-border legal counsel covers
Cross-border legal counsel for Peru-connected matters typically involves a US legal issue that has a Peruvian dimension—or a Peruvian legal issue that requires US-side action. Common scenarios include a Peruvian national seeking a US visa or permanent residence, a US citizen marrying a Peruvian national and needing to navigate the US immigration process, a US business entering the Peruvian market and requiring US-side corporate structuring, or a family law dispute where one parent resides in Peru and the other in the United States. In each case, the US legal work is governed by US federal or state law, and the Peruvian legal work is governed by Peruvian law. The two legal systems are distinct, and effective representation requires coordination between attorneys licensed in each jurisdiction.
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-licensed attorney for the US-law side. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys are licensed in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, and they handle matters before US immigration authorities, US federal and state courts, and US administrative agencies. For the Peru-law side, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. This division of responsibility ensures that each aspect of the matter is handled by an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction, consistent with US bar rules and Peruvian professional regulations.
How Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel network handle Peru-connected matters
Mr. Sris, the founder and managing attorney 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 oversees the firm’s US-law practice and serves as the responsible US attorney for all sriscounsel.com content. When a client’s matter involves both US and Peruvian law, Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law components—such as preparing a US visa petition, litigating a US family law case, or structuring a US business entity—while Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, addresses the Peruvian-law components. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar; his work is limited to Peru-law matters and to serving as a liaison between the client and the US-admitted attorneys.
This collaborative model allows the firm to address cross-border matters without implying that any attorney practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. The US-admitted attorneys do not practice Peruvian law, and the Peru-admitted Of Counsel does not practice US law. The two sides coordinate as needed, but each attorney’s role is strictly limited to the jurisdiction in which they are licensed. Clients receive US legal advice from a US-licensed attorney and Peruvian legal advice from a Peru-licensed attorney, with the firm facilitating communication and strategy across the two legal systems.
About Mr. Sris and the sriscounsel Of Counsel network
Mr. Sris founded Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. in 1997. He is a former prosecutor and is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. 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). He has also been involved in the introduction of Virginia House Joint Resolution HJR 573 (2017), recognizing Pongal Day in the Commonwealth. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience across US and foreign jurisdictions.
The sriscounsel Of Counsel network includes independent attorneys licensed in their home countries who collaborate with the firm on matters involving foreign law. For Peru-connected matters, the firm works 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 clients who need coordinated US–Peru representation. All US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a US attorney and a Peru attorney for a cross-border matter?
Yes, when a matter involves both US and Peruvian law, you typically need counsel licensed in each jurisdiction. A US-licensed attorney can advise on US immigration, family, or business law, but cannot practice Peruvian law. Similarly, a Peru-licensed attorney can advise on Peruvian law but cannot represent you before US authorities. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-licensed attorney, and the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, provides the Peru-law support. This division ensures that each aspect of your matter is handled by an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
Can the firm help with a US visa for a Peruvian national?
Yes, the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle US visa and immigration matters for Peruvian nationals. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys prepare and file petitions with USCIS, represent clients at consular interviews, and handle removal proceedings before EOIR. The firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, can assist with obtaining Peruvian documents and coordinating with Peruvian authorities, but the US immigration legal work is performed exclusively by US-licensed attorneys. For a consultation on a US visa matter, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
What if I have a family law dispute involving a parent in Peru?
US family law matters with a Peru connection require careful coordination between US and Peruvian counsel. The US side—such as a custody or divorce proceeding in a US state court—is handled by the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. The Peruvian side—such as enforcing a Peruvian custody order or obtaining Peruvian court documents—is handled by Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel. The two sides collaborate to ensure that the US court has the information it needs and that any Peruvian orders are properly presented. Because each country’s family law system is different, having counsel licensed in each jurisdiction is essential.
Does the firm have a location in Peru?
No, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not have a location in Peru. The firm’s US locations are in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, all by appointment only. The firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, is based in Peru and is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009), but the firm itself does not maintain a physical location there. All US-law work is performed by the firm’s US-admitted attorneys from the firm’s US locations.
How do I start a cross-border matter involving Peru?
Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation. During the consultation, the firm will assess whether your matter requires both US and Peruvian legal work. If it does, the firm will engage Martín Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, for the Peru-law side. The US-admitted attorneys will handle the US-law side. Consultations are by appointment only.