Law Offices of SRIS Colombia
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that assists clients with cross-border legal matters involving Colombia. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, handle all US-law aspects of a matter — including immigration petitions before USCIS, representation in US courts, and US regulatory compliance. For Colombia-law matters, the firm works with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in the Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar; his practice with the firm is limited to Colombia-law matters in collaboration with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. Whether you are a US citizen with legal interests in Colombia, a Colombian national pursuing US immigration or business objectives, or a company operating across both jurisdictions, the firm provides coordinated cross-border counsel with strict jurisdictional separation. To discuss your matter, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What This Cross-Border Practice Area Covers
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handles a range of cross-border legal matters for clients whose affairs span the United States and Colombia. On the US-law side, the firm represents Colombian nationals in family-based and employment-based immigration matters, including visa petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing through the US Embassy in Bogotá, and naturalization applications. The firm also handles cross-border family law matters — divorce, child custody, and international property division — where one party resides in Colombia and the other in the United States, applying US choice-of-law principles to determine the applicable legal framework. For businesses and investors, the firm advises on US regulatory compliance for companies with Colombian operations or Colombian ownership, including corporate structuring, cross-border contracts, and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The firm also assists US citizens with legal matters in Colombia by coordinating with its Colombia-admitted Of Counsel, who handles the Colombia-law aspects under Colombian legal standards. Every engagement maintains a clear jurisdictional division: US-admitted attorneys handle US law, and Colombia-admitted Of Counsel handles Colombian law.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Cross-border legal matters require careful jurisdictional separation to ensure competent representation on both sides of the border. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects — preparing and filing petitions with USCIS, representing clients in US courts, advising on US regulatory compliance, and applying US choice-of-law rules to cross-border disputes. The firm’s Colombia-admitted Of Counsel, Eric Duport Jaramillo, handles all Colombia-law matters, including Colombian corporate law, Colombian family law, and Colombian immigration procedures, under the standards of the Colombian legal system. The two sides collaborate as needed while maintaining strict jurisdictional boundaries: no attorney practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. Mr. Sris is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Eric Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in the Colombian bar and is not admitted in any US state bar. This structure ensures that clients receive competent counsel on both sides of the border without unauthorized practice of law concerns, and that every legal question is addressed by an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
About Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris, 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. 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). He leads the firm’s US-law practice and serves as the responsible US attorney for all sriscounsel.com content under applicable US bar rules. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience across US and international jurisdictions.
Eric Duport Jaramillo serves as Of Counsel for Colombia matters at the firm. He is admitted to practice law in the Colombian bar and is not admitted in any US state bar; his practice with the firm is limited to Colombia-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. Mr. Duport Jaramillo holds a JD from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and 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 from the firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, by appointment only. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys and its Colombia-admitted Of Counsel collaborate on cross-border matters while maintaining strict jurisdictional separation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of Colombia-related legal matters does Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handle?
The firm handles US immigration matters for Colombian nationals, cross-border family law, US business compliance for companies with Colombian ties, and coordinates Colombia-law matters through its Colombia-admitted Of Counsel. On the US-law side, this includes family-based and employment-based visa petitions, consular processing, naturalization, divorce and child custody matters with a cross-border dimension, and FCPA compliance for businesses. Colombia-law matters — including Colombian corporate law, Colombian family law, and Colombian immigration procedures — are handled by Eric Duport Jaramillo, the firm’s Colombia-admitted Of Counsel, in collaboration with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys.
Do I need both a US-admitted attorney and a Colombia-admitted attorney for a cross-border matter?
Yes, when a legal matter involves both US law and Colombian law, you need counsel admitted in each jurisdiction. A US-admitted attorney cannot practice Colombian law, and a Colombia-admitted attorney cannot practice US law. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. addresses this by providing both: Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law side, and Eric Duport Jaramillo, the firm’s Colombia-admitted Of Counsel, handles the Colombia-law side. The two collaborate as needed while maintaining strict jurisdictional boundaries, so no attorney practices outside their licensure.
How does the firm divide responsibilities between its US-admitted and Colombia-admitted attorneys?
US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects, and the Colombia-admitted Of Counsel handles all Colombia-law aspects, with collaboration where the two intersect. For example, in a US immigration matter for a Colombian national, Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys prepare and file the USCIS petition and represent the client before US immigration authorities, while Eric Duport Jaramillo may assist with obtaining Colombian-source documents and advising on Colombia-specific considerations. Every engagement maintains a clear jurisdictional division to ensure compliance with applicable bar rules in both countries.
What should I bring to a consultation about a Colombia-US legal matter?
Bring any relevant documents, identification, existing court orders or correspondence, and a written summary of your legal matter and objectives. For immigration matters, this includes passports, prior visa approvals or denials, and any correspondence with USCIS or the US Embassy in Bogotá. For family law matters, bring marriage certificates, birth certificates of children, and any existing custody or support orders from either country. For business matters, bring corporate formation documents, contracts, and any regulatory correspondence. Having these materials ready helps the firm assess the US-law and Colombia-law dimensions of your matter efficiently.
Does the firm have a physical location in Colombia?
Yes, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. has a location in Pereira, Colombia, by appointment only. Eric Duport Jaramillo, the firm’s Colombia-admitted Of Counsel, is based at this location and handles Colombia-law matters from there. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys practice from the firm’s US locations in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Consultations are available by appointment at the Pereira location, at the firm’s US locations, and by phone at (888) 437-7747. All locations are by appointment only.