Eric Duport Colombia lawyer
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., founded in 1997, is a US law firm with an international clientele. The firm’s cross-border practice assists clients whose legal matters involve both the United States and Colombia. Mr. Sris, the firm’s Owner and Founder, is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. For Colombia-law aspects, the firm collaborates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. His role is limited to Colombian law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to discuss your cross-border legal needs.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Cross-border legal matters between the United States and Colombia arise in many contexts: a Colombian national seeking a US visa or green card, a US business entering the Colombian market, a family with assets in both countries, or a couple navigating an international divorce. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides US legal counsel on these matters, while coordinating with Colombia-licensed Of Counsel to address Colombian law requirements.
The firm’s US-side services include immigration petitions before USCIS, consular processing, family-based and employment-based visas, naturalization, and removal defense. On the business side, the firm advises on US corporate formation, cross-border contracts, and compliance with US federal law. For family law, the firm handles US divorce, child custody, and property division where one spouse resides in Colombia or assets are located there. In every matter, the US-licensed attorneys at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handle the US legal work, and Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, provides Colombian law support and serves as a cultural and linguistic bridge for Spanish-speaking clients.
How Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
He is admitted in five US jurisdictions and brings decades of experience in litigation, immigration, and family law. For the Colombian-law dimension, the firm works with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. His practice with the firm is limited to Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys.
This division of responsibility ensures that each jurisdiction’s law is handled by an attorney licensed there. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, is by appointment only and serves as a point of contact for clients in the region. When a matter requires both US and Colombian legal work, Mr. Sris and Mr. Duport Jaramillo coordinate to provide a seamless cross-border service, always maintaining strict jurisdictional separation.
About Mr. Sris and the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. 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 clients across the United States and internationally. 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).
Eric Duport Jaramillo serves as Of Counsel for Colombia practice. He is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. His practice with the firm is limited to Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s background includes service as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. He holds a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, is by appointment only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eric Duport Jaramillo?
Eric Duport Jaramillo is Of Counsel for Colombia practice at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. He is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. His role is limited to Colombian law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Mr. Duport Jaramillo previously served as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. He works closely with Mr. Sris and the firm’s US attorneys on cross-border matters involving Colombia.
What does a Colombia lawyer do for US legal matters?
A Colombia-licensed attorney provides Colombian law analysis and serves as a cultural and linguistic bridge for Spanish-speaking clients, but does not practice US law. In a cross-border engagement, the US-licensed attorneys at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handle all US legal work—such as immigration petitions, US court filings, and US contract drafting. The Colombia Of Counsel, Eric Duport Jaramillo, advises on Colombian law requirements, reviews Colombian documents, and helps clients understand how Colombian legal concepts may affect their US matter. This collaboration ensures that both sides of the border are properly addressed without any attorney practicing outside their licensure.
Do I need a Colombia-licensed attorney for my case?
If your legal matter involves Colombian law—such as Colombian property, a Colombian marriage, or Colombian corporate registration—you will likely need a Colombia-licensed attorney for that portion of the work. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. can engage Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, to handle the Colombian-law aspects while the firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle the US-law side. For purely US legal matters (e.g., a US visa application for a Colombian national), a Colombia-licensed attorney is not required, but Mr. Duport Jaramillo can still assist as a liaison to help with language and document review.
How does the firm handle cross-border legal issues?
The firm coordinates between US-licensed attorneys and Colombia-licensed Of Counsel to ensure each jurisdiction’s law is addressed by an attorney licensed there. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US attorneys manage all US legal proceedings, filings, and strategy. For Colombian law questions, Eric Duport Jaramillo provides analysis and, when necessary, works with Colombian authorities or local counsel. The two sides communicate regularly to keep the client informed and to align strategies. This model respects the unauthorized practice of law rules in both countries while delivering comprehensive cross-border service.
What should I bring to a consultation?
Bring any relevant documents, identification, and a summary of your legal situation. For immigration matters, this may include passports, prior visa approvals, USCIS notices, and birth or marriage certificates. For business matters, bring corporate documents, contracts, and any correspondence with US or Colombian agencies. For family law, bring financial records, property deeds, and any existing court orders. The firm will advise you on what specific documents are needed once you describe your case. Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation.
How can I contact the firm?
You can reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. by phone at (888) 437-7747 or by email at colombia@Law Offices of SRIS, P.C..com. Consultations are by appointment only. The firm’s US locations serve clients in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, and its location in Pereira, Colombia, is available for in-person meetings by appointment. Spanish-speaking staff are available to assist. For guidance on your specific cross-border situation, call (888) 437-7747.