Asian client Peru legal counsel
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides US legal counsel to Asian clients whose personal, family, or business interests cross into Peru. The firm is a US law practice founded in 1997, with attorneys admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. For the US-law side of a matter—whether it involves an E-2 investor visa for a Peruvian national, a US-based business contract with a counterparty in Lima, or recognition of a foreign marriage—the firm’s US-admitted attorneys serve as counsel of record. When a question turns on Peruvian law, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, 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. Asian clients working across time zones and legal systems can reach the firm’s intake line at (888) 437-7747 to discuss how the US-law and Peru-law dimensions of a matter are handled.
How the firm assists Asian clients with Peru-connected US legal needs
Many Asian entrepreneurs, families, and professionals have ties to Peru—whether through trade, investment, dual-nationality family relationships, or educational exchanges. The US legal system often becomes relevant when a party is physically present in the United States, when a transaction is governed by US law, or when a US immigration benefit is sought. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. represents clients in those US-law aspects. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys prepare and file petitions with USCIS, advise on compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, structure US business entities, and litigate family-law matters in US state courts. For the Peruvian-law side—such as the validity of a Peruvian corporate act, the enforceability of a Peruvian judgment, or the requirements of Peruvian family law—the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar. This division of responsibility ensures that each jurisdiction’s law is addressed by an attorney licensed there.
Asian clients often need counsel who can bridge language and cultural gaps. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys communicate in English, and Mr. Mayandía is fluent in Spanish. For clients who prefer Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, or other Asian languages, the firm can arrange interpreter services. The goal is to make the US legal process understandable while keeping the client informed about the parallel Peru-law steps that Mr. Mayandía handles. All US-law advice comes from the firm’s US-admitted attorneys; Mr. Mayandía’s contribution is confined to Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What US legal services does the firm offer to Asian clients with Peru interests?
The firm offers US immigration, business, and family-law representation for Asian clients whose matters involve Peru. On the immigration side, the firm handles employment-based visas, investor visas, and family-sponsored green cards. On the business side, it forms US corporations and LLCs, drafts cross-border contracts, and advises on US regulatory compliance. On the family-law side, it handles divorce, child custody, and spousal support in US state courts. For any issue governed by Peruvian law, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys remain responsible for all US-law aspects.
How does the firm handle the Peru-law side of a cross-border matter?
The firm engages Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, for Peru-law questions. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. His role is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. For example, if a client needs to authenticate a Peruvian corporate document for use in a US proceeding, Mr. Mayandía advises on the Peruvian authentication process while the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US evidentiary requirements. The two sides collaborate as needed but maintain strict jurisdictional separation.
Is Mr. Sris licensed to practice law in Peru?
No. Mr. Sris is admitted only in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He does not hold a Peruvian law license. For any matter that requires the application of Peruvian law, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Sris and the firm’s other US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects of a cross-border matter. This division of responsibility is disclosed to every client at the outset of the representation.
What types of cross-border matters are common for Asian clients with Peru ties?
Common matters include US investor visas for Peruvian nationals, US business formation for Asian companies entering the Peruvian market through a US subsidiary, and international family-law cases. An Asian entrepreneur might need an E-2 treaty investor visa to manage a US business that exports to Peru. A family with dual US-Peruvian nationality may need a US divorce that divides assets located in both countries. In each scenario, the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US legal process, and Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel (admitted in Peru, not in any US state bar), advises on the Peruvian-law elements.
How does the firm communicate with Asian clients who speak limited English?
The firm’s US-admitted attorneys communicate in English, and interpreter services can be arranged for Asian languages. Mr. Mayandía, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, is fluent in Spanish, which is helpful for clients who also speak Spanish. For clients who prefer Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, or other Asian languages, the firm can engage professional interpreters for consultations and document review. The firm’s goal is to ensure that every client understands the US legal process and the role of each attorney involved, including the fact that Mr. Mayandía is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar.
Can the firm help enforce a US judgment in Peru?
The firm can assist with the US-side steps, but enforcement of a US judgment in Peru is governed by Peruvian law. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys can obtain a certified copy of the US judgment and prepare an affidavit of foreign law if needed. For the Peruvian enforcement proceeding, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru (2009) and not in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía advises on the requirements of Peruvian civil procedure and represents the client before Peruvian courts. The firm does not guarantee any particular outcome; results vary by case.
What should an Asian client bring to an initial consultation about a Peru-connected US matter?
Bring any documents that describe the US-law issue and the Peru-law connection. For an immigration matter, that includes passport copies, prior visa approvals, and any correspondence from USCIS or a US consulate. For a business matter, bring the proposed contract, corporate formation documents, and information about the Peruvian counterparty. For a family-law matter, bring the marriage certificate, any prior court orders, and a summary of assets located in the US and Peru. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys will review the US-law aspects, and if Peru-law issues are present, they will involve Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel (admitted in Peru, not in any US state bar), as appropriate.
Does the firm have a location in Peru?
No. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not maintain a location in Peru. The firm’s US locations are in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, all by appointment only. For Peru-law matters, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who practices in Peru and is admitted there. Mr. Mayandía is not an employee of the firm; he is an independent Of Counsel attorney. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys remain responsible for all US-law aspects of a cross-border matter, and Mr. Mayandía’s role is limited to Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients.
How does the firm charge for cross-border matters involving Peru?
Fees vary by case and are discussed during the initial consultation. The firm typically charges on a flat-fee or hourly basis for US-law services, depending on the type of matter. Mr. Mayandía’s fees for Peru-law work are separate and are agreed upon directly with him. The firm provides a written engagement letter that explains the scope of representation, the division of responsibility between US-admitted attorneys and the Peru Of Counsel, and the fee arrangement. Contact the firm at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation and receive a fee estimate.
Can the firm help an Asian client obtain a US visa for a Peruvian employee?
Yes, the firm’s US-admitted attorneys can prepare and file the necessary US visa petitions. For a Peruvian national who will work in the United States, the firm can handle H-1B, L-1, or E-2 treaty investor petitions, depending on the circumstances. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys are responsible for all filings with USCIS and for representation in any related proceedings. If the Peruvian employee needs advice on Peruvian exit requirements or Peruvian tax implications, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is admitted in Peru and not in any US state bar. The US-law and Peru-law aspects are handled separately.
What if a matter involves both US and Peruvian family law?
The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US family-law case, and Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, advises on the Peruvian family-law elements. For example, in a divorce where the parties were married in Peru, the US court may need to determine the validity of the marriage under Peruvian law. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys present the US legal arguments, while Mr. Mayandía (admitted in Peru, not in any US state bar) provides an affidavit or expert opinion on Peruvian law. The firm does not commingle the two roles; each attorney works within the jurisdiction where they are licensed.
About Mr. Sris and the Of Counsel network
Mr. Sris is the founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm established in 1997. He is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Mr. Sris is a former prosecutor and has testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635. For cross-border matters involving Peru, Mr. Sris and the firm’s other US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects. The firm 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 matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience to cross-border representations.