UK client Colombia legal counsel
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that serves international clients with cross-border legal needs, including UK-based individuals and businesses seeking counsel on matters involving Colombia. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, handle the US-law dimensions of a matter, while the firm’s Colombia Of Counsel—Eric Duport Jaramillo, admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar—provides Colombia-law guidance and liaison support. This dual-jurisdiction structure allows the firm to assist UK clients with Colombia-related legal questions without requiring the client to navigate multiple law firms. For a consultation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
A UK client may need Colombia legal counsel for a variety of reasons: a business expanding into the Colombian market, a family law matter involving a Colombian national, an immigration question tied to a Colombian spouse or employee, or a dispute with a Colombian counterparty. Because Colombia is a civil-law jurisdiction with its own procedural and substantive rules, a UK client typically benefits from coordinated advice that addresses both the Colombian legal framework and any intersecting US or international considerations.
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not practice Colombian law directly. Instead, the firm’s US-admitted attorneys work alongside Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s role is limited to Colombia-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. This arrangement ensures that a UK client receives Colombia-law input from a qualified Colombian practitioner while the US-law aspects—such as cross-border contracts governed by US law, US immigration petitions, or US litigation strategy—are handled by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
When a UK client approaches the firm with a Colombia-related matter, the engagement is structured to respect the jurisdictional boundaries of each attorney’s license. Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, oversees the US-law components. Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar, advises on Colombian law and coordinates with Colombian institutions as needed. The two sides collaborate under a clear division of responsibility: the US-admitted attorneys do not practice Colombian law, and the Colombia Of Counsel does not practice US law.
For example, a UK company acquiring a Colombian subsidiary may need US-law advice on the acquisition agreement if it is governed by New York law, while the Colombian-law aspects—corporate formalities, local regulatory approvals, employment law—are handled by Mr. Duport Jaramillo. Similarly, a UK national married to a Colombian citizen may need a US immigration petition prepared by Mr. Sris, while the Colombian family-law implications are addressed by the Colombia Of Counsel. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only) provides a physical presence for Colombia-related coordination, but all US legal services are delivered from the firm’s US locations.
About Mr. Sris and the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris is the founder and managing attorney of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. A former prosecutor, he is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He has built a practice that serves international clients, including those from the United Kingdom, by combining US legal experience with a network of foreign-licensed Of Counsel. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience to cross-border matters.
The firm’s Colombia practice is supported by Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar. 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. 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. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, is available by appointment only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a UK client engage a US law firm for Colombia legal matters?
Yes, a UK client can engage Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. for Colombia-related legal matters, provided the engagement respects the jurisdictional limits of each attorney’s license. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle US-law aspects, while the Colombia Of Counsel—Eric Duport Jaramillo, admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar—advises on Colombian law. This structure allows a UK client to receive coordinated cross-border counsel without retaining separate firms in each country.
Do I need a Colombia-licensed lawyer for my Colombia matter?
For matters governed by Colombian law, a Colombia-licensed lawyer is essential. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. works with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar, to provide that Colombia-law input. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys do not practice Colombian law, and Mr. Duport Jaramillo does not practice US law. This division ensures that each aspect of a cross-border matter is handled by a lawyer qualified in the relevant jurisdiction.
How does the firm handle the division between US and Colombia law?
The firm maintains a strict jurisdictional separation: US-admitted attorneys handle US law, and the Colombia Of Counsel handles Colombian law. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys are responsible for all US-law work, including immigration petitions, US contract drafting, and US litigation. Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar, advises on Colombian law and coordinates with Colombian authorities. The two sides collaborate as needed but do not cross the licensure boundary.
What types of Colombia-related matters does the firm handle for UK clients?
The firm assists UK clients with a range of Colombia-related legal needs, including business transactions, family law, immigration, and dispute resolution. Examples include a UK company entering the Colombian market, a UK national with a Colombian spouse seeking a US visa, or a UK investor involved in a Colombian joint venture. In each case, the US-law components are managed by Mr. Sris, while the Colombia-law components are handled by Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar.
How do I contact the firm about a UK–Colombia cross-border matter?
You can reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to discuss a UK–Colombia cross-border matter. Consultations are by appointment. The firm’s intake team can arrange a discussion with Mr. Sris for US-law questions and, where appropriate, coordinate with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, for Colombia-law input. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, is available by appointment only for in-person Colombia-related consultations.
For guidance on related cross-border matters, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.