Peru shipping lawyer
When a shipping or maritime matter crosses between the United States and Peru, the legal framework involves US federal maritime law, international trade regulations, and Peruvian commercial law. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that serves clients with cross-border shipping interests. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law side of cargo claims, charter-party disputes, vessel arrests, and marine insurance matters, while collaborating with Peru-admitted Of Counsel for the Peruvian-law dimensions. For a consultation on a US–Peru shipping matter, reach the firm at (888) 437-7747.
What a Peru shipping lawyer handles
Shipping law in the United States is governed primarily by federal statutes and general maritime law. The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA), 46 U.S.C. § 30701 note, establishes the rights and responsibilities of ocean carriers and cargo interests for shipments to or from US ports. The Harter Act, 46 U.S.C. § 30701 et seq., imposes additional obligations on carriers in the coastwise trade and for certain foreign shipments. Together, these statutes define the carrier’s duty to exercise due diligence to make the vessel seaworthy, properly man, equip, and supply the ship, and make the holds fit and safe for the carriage of cargo.
For a US–Peru shipping matter, the applicable law depends on the bill of lading, the place of loading and discharge, and the contractual choice-of-law clause. A US court will apply COGSA to a shipment from a US port to a foreign port, including Peru, unless the bill of lading validly incorporates another regime. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys analyze the governing contract, assess carrier liability for cargo damage or delay, and pursue claims in US federal court or through arbitration. On the Peruvian side, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar; his role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm.
How Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel network handle US–Peru shipping matters
Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and managing attorney, is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He and the firm’s US-admitted Of Counsel handle the US-law aspects of a cross-border shipping dispute: filing a complaint in the appropriate US district court, obtaining a vessel arrest under Supplemental Admiralty Rule C, pursuing a maritime lien, or defending a carrier against a cargo claim. The firm’s US attorneys also advise on marine insurance coverage, general average, and salvage claims under US law.
When a matter requires analysis of Peruvian commercial law—such as the validity of a Peruvian bill of lading, the enforcement of a Peruvian arbitration clause, or the recognition of a Peruvian court judgment in the United States—the firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía provides Peruvian-law advice and coordinates with the firm’s US attorneys to ensure that the client’s interests are protected on both sides of the transaction. The firm does not maintain a location in Peru; all US-law work is performed from the firm’s US locations, and Peruvian-law work is handled by Mr. Mayandía from his own practice in Peru.
About Mr. Sris and the sriscounsel Of Counsel network
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 international clients with US legal needs. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring over 120 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas, including maritime and cross-border commercial disputes.
For Peru-related shipping matters, the firm’s Of Counsel network includes Martín Mayandía, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. This structure allows the firm to address the US-law and Peruvian-law dimensions of a shipping case without any attorney practicing law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Peru shipping lawyer do?
A Peru shipping lawyer handles legal issues arising from the carriage of goods by sea between the United States and Peru. On the US side, this includes cargo damage claims under COGSA, vessel arrests, maritime liens, charter-party disputes, and marine insurance coverage. On the Peruvian side, it involves Peruvian commercial law, port regulations, and the enforcement of Peruvian judgments. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys manage the US-law aspects, while Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, provides Peruvian-law support.
Do I need a lawyer in Peru for a shipping dispute?
If the dispute involves Peruvian law—such as a contract governed by Peruvian law, a Peruvian arbitration clause, or enforcement of a Peruvian judgment—you will need a lawyer admitted in Peru. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, to handle those Peruvian-law issues. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law side, so you have coordinated representation without retaining separate firms.
How does the firm handle a cargo claim for a shipment from the US to Peru?
The firm’s US-admitted attorneys evaluate the claim under COGSA and the bill of lading, then pursue recovery in US federal court or through the contract’s dispute-resolution mechanism. If the carrier is a Peruvian entity or the bill of lading incorporates Peruvian law, the firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, to advise on Peruvian-law issues. The two sides collaborate to present a unified strategy while maintaining strict jurisdictional separation.
What should I bring to a consultation about a US–Peru shipping matter?
Bring the bill of lading, the charter party (if applicable), all correspondence with the carrier or its agent, survey reports, photographs of the cargo or vessel, and any insurance policies. These documents allow the firm’s US-admitted attorneys to assess the governing law, the applicable time limits for filing suit, and the strength of the claim. If Peruvian-law issues are present, the firm will share relevant documents with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, for his analysis.
How do I contact the firm about a Peru shipping matter?
Call (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation. The firm’s intake team will gather basic information about the matter and arrange for a discussion with a US-admitted attorney. If the matter involves Peruvian law, the firm will coordinate with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, as needed. Consultations are by appointment only.