Colombia corporate lawyer English speaking
For US-based businesses and investors with Colombian interests, navigating corporate law across two legal systems requires counsel who can bridge the gap. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm with an international clientele, founded in 1997. We assist English-speaking clients with US corporate matters that intersect with Colombia—from entity formation and cross-border contracts to compliance and business transactions. Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder, is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. For Colombia-law aspects, the firm works with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar; that role is limited to Colombia-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. All US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
US corporate law governs the formation, operation, and governance of business entities—corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships—as well as the contracts, securities, and regulatory frameworks that apply to them. When a business has ties to Colombia, whether through a subsidiary, a joint venture, a distribution agreement, or a Colombian shareholder, the US legal issues do not disappear; they become cross-border. Our firm helps English-speaking clients structure US entities that accommodate Colombian ownership, draft agreements that work under both US and Colombian law, and manage compliance with US federal and state requirements while coordinating with Colombia-licensed counsel on the Colombian side.
We do not practice Colombian law. Instead, we serve as the US-law anchor for cross-border corporate matters. For example, a Colombian entrepreneur forming a Delaware corporation to access US markets needs a US-licensed attorney to handle the incorporation, operating agreement, and US tax and securities considerations. At the same time, Colombian-law questions—such as the effect of the Colombian Commercial Code on the parent entity or the tax treatment in Colombia—are addressed by Eric Duport Jaramillo, our Of Counsel for Colombia matters, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. This division of responsibility ensures that each jurisdiction’s law is handled by an attorney admitted there.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., leads the US-law side of every engagement. With admissions in five US jurisdictions, he and the firm’s US-licensed Of Counsel attorneys handle entity formation, contract drafting and review, US regulatory compliance, and any US litigation or dispute resolution that may arise. When a matter requires Colombian-law input—such as the validity of a Colombian corporate resolution, the enforceability of a Colombian-law choice-of-law clause, or the registration of a US judgment in Colombia—the firm engages Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombian bar 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 US-licensed attorneys of the firm.
This collaborative model means the client receives integrated advice without any attorney stepping outside their licensure. The US-law work product is prepared by US-admitted attorneys; the Colombia-law work product is prepared by a Colombia-admitted attorney. The two sides coordinate on strategy, document consistency, and timing, but each attorney remains within the bounds of their respective bar admission. For English-speaking clients, this structure provides a single point of contact—Mr. Sris and the firm—while ensuring that Colombian legal issues are handled by a qualified Colombian lawyer.
About Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, a former prosecutor, founded Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. in 1997. He is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Over more than two decades, he has built a practice that serves international clients with US legal needs, including corporate, immigration, and family law matters with cross-border dimensions. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience. The firm has documented experience across multiple cross-border practice areas since 1997. Results may vary; prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
For Colombia-related corporate matters, the firm’s Of Counsel network includes Eric Duport Jaramillo, who is admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s background includes service as a former Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. He brings deep knowledge of Colombian commercial law and business practice. The firm also maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only), which facilitates coordination with Colombian clients and institutions. All US-law work remains under the supervision of Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Colombia corporate lawyer English speaking do?
A Colombia corporate lawyer English speaking assists clients with US corporate law matters that involve Colombian parties, assets, or legal issues, while coordinating with Colombia-licensed counsel for Colombian-law aspects. At Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., the US-law work—entity formation, contracts, compliance—is handled by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. For Colombian-law questions, the firm engages Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. This division ensures that each jurisdiction’s law is addressed by an attorney admitted there, and the client communicates in English throughout.
Do I need a US lawyer and a Colombian lawyer for my business?
Yes, if your business has operations, assets, or legal obligations in both the United States and Colombia, you typically need separate counsel for each jurisdiction. A US-licensed attorney handles US corporate law, while a Colombia-licensed attorney handles Colombian law. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-law representation and coordinates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, for Colombia-law matters. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar; his role is limited to Colombia-law matters in collaboration with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys.
Can you help me form a US company if I am a Colombian citizen?
Yes, we can assist Colombian citizens and residents with forming a US company, such as a Delaware corporation or LLC, and with the associated US legal requirements. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle the incorporation, operating agreement, US tax identification number (EIN) application, and any US regulatory filings. Colombian-law considerations—such as the tax treatment of the US entity in Colombia or the need for Colombian corporate resolutions—are addressed by Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. The firm coordinates both sides so the client receives integrated guidance.
What US corporate compliance issues should a Colombian-owned business watch for?
Colombian-owned US businesses must comply with the same federal and state corporate laws as any domestic entity, including annual report filings, franchise taxes, and beneficial ownership reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act. Additionally, cross-border transactions may trigger US securities laws, anti-money laundering rules, and tax withholding obligations. Our US-licensed attorneys advise on these requirements. For Colombian-law compliance—such as Colombian foreign investment registration or exchange control rules—the firm works with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar.
How do I get started with a cross-border corporate matter?
Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation. During the initial discussion, we will identify the US-law and Colombian-law dimensions of your matter, explain how the firm’s US-admitted attorneys and Colombia Of Counsel work together, and outline the next steps. Consultations are by appointment. All US-law advice is provided by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney at the firm; Colombia-law advice is provided by Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar.