Colombia Of Counsel network
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. maintains a dedicated Colombia Of Counsel network to serve clients whose legal matters involve both US and Colombian law. The firm is a US law firm with an international clientele, founded in 1997, and its US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects of a cross-border matter. For the Colombian-law side, the firm collaborates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. This structure ensures that each jurisdiction’s legal work is performed by an attorney licensed in that jurisdiction, while the client receives coordinated guidance across both systems. To discuss how the Colombia Of Counsel network can assist with your matter, call (888) 437-7747.
How the Colombia Of Counsel Network Operates
The Colombia Of Counsel network is a structured collaboration between US-admitted attorneys and a Colombian-licensed attorney, not a separate firm or partnership. When a client’s matter requires both US and Colombian legal work, Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law components—such as US immigration petitions, US business formation, or US litigation. Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar, provides Colombian-law analysis, document preparation under Colombian requirements, and liaison with Colombian authorities. The two sides coordinate as needed, but each attorney’s work is strictly limited to the jurisdiction where they are licensed. This division preserves compliance with unauthorized-practice-of-law rules in both countries and gives the client a single point of contact for the overall matter.
Because the firm has no employees—every non-Sris attorney serves as Of Counsel—the Colombia network is not a “team” or “department.” It is a relationship with an independent Colombian attorney who brings substantial institutional and legal experience. 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. That experience, combined with the firm’s US-side practice since 1997, allows the network to address a wide range of cross-border situations, from family law and estate matters to business transactions and immigration.
About Mr. Sris and the Colombia Of Counsel
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He is a former prosecutor and has handled US legal matters for international clients for more than two decades. On any matter involving Colombian law, Mr. Sris serves as the responsible US attorney, while Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar, handles the Colombian-law components. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s practice with the firm is limited to matters of Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys.
The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only) provides a physical presence for client meetings and document handling, but all US legal work is performed from the firm’s US locations. Clients can communicate in English or Spanish, and the network is designed to bridge the procedural and cultural differences between the two legal systems without blurring the jurisdictional lines that protect clients and attorneys alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Colombia Of Counsel network handle?
The network handles cross-border matters where a client needs both US legal representation and Colombian-law support. Common examples include a Colombian national seeking a US investor visa, a US citizen with property or family-law issues in Colombia, or a business with operations in both countries. The US-admitted attorneys manage the US side—such as filing a petition with USCIS or litigating in a US court—while the Colombian Of Counsel addresses Colombian-law requirements, such as document authentication, corporate filings, or family-law proceedings in Colombia. The network does not handle matters that are purely Colombian with no US-law dimension; for those, the firm can refer the client to independent Colombian counsel.
Is Eric Duport Jaramillo a US attorney?
No. Eric Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar. His role with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to Colombian-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. He does not provide US legal advice, appear in US courts, or sign US legal documents. All US-law work is performed by Mr. Sris or another US-admitted attorney at the firm. This separation is required by the professional conduct rules of both countries and is disclosed on every page where Mr. Duport Jaramillo is named.
How do I start a cross-border matter with the Colombia network?
Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation. During the initial discussion, the firm will identify which aspects of your matter involve US law and which involve Colombian law. If both are present, the firm will explain how the US-admitted attorney and the Colombian Of Counsel will collaborate, what each will handle, and what information or documents you will need to provide. The consultation is by appointment only and is not a solicitation for legal services in any jurisdiction where the firm’s attorneys are not licensed.
Does the firm have an office in Colombia?
The firm maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia, by appointment only. This location is used for client meetings, document collection, and coordination with Colombian authorities. It is not a separate law office and does not house US-admitted attorneys. All US legal work is performed from the firm’s US locations. The Pereira location supports the Colombia Of Counsel network by providing a physical presence for clients who prefer to meet in person, but the legal work remains jurisdictionally separated.
Can the Colombia network help with a US visa application?
Yes, the network can assist with US visa applications that have a Colombian-law component. The US-admitted attorney prepares and files the petition with USCIS, handles requests for evidence, and represents the client in any US immigration proceeding. The Colombian Of Counsel can assist with obtaining and authenticating Colombian documents—such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or police clearances—that are required for the US application. The Of Counsel does not provide US immigration legal advice; that is the exclusive role of the US-admitted attorney. For a Colombian national applying for a US visa, this coordinated approach can streamline the document-gathering process while keeping the legal work within each attorney’s licensure.
What if my matter is purely Colombian with no US connection?
The Colombia Of Counsel network is designed for cross-border matters that involve both US and Colombian law. If your matter is entirely within Colombia—for example, a Colombian divorce with no US assets or a Colombian business dispute with no US party—the firm can refer you to independent Colombian counsel. Eric Duport Jaramillo, in his individual capacity as a Colombian-licensed attorney, may be available to handle such matters directly, but that engagement would be separate from his Of Counsel role with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. The firm does not practice Colombian law and does not hold itself out as doing so.