Eric Duport Jaramillo Pereira
Eric Duport Jaramillo is a Lead Attorney in the Colombia Practice of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His work with the firm is strictly limited to Colombian legal matters and to acting as a liaison for international clients who engage the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. For consultations, you may reach the firm by phone at +57 63419197 (Pereira, Colombia) or in the United States at (888) 437-7747.
About Eric Duport Jaramillo
Mr. Duport Jaramillo brings extensive experience to the firm’s cross-border practice. A Colombian attorney by training, he earned his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and has held senior roles in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted in any US state bar. His substantial background includes diplomatic service at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union and oversight of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, giving him a unique understanding of Colombian institutions and international business environments.
At Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., Mr. Duport Jaramillo concentrates on Colombian law components of cross-border matters. When a client’s case involves Colombian legal issues—whether corporate, family, or immigration—he provides the Colombian-side guidance, working in collaboration with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys who handle all US-side legal work.
Professional Background
Before joining the firm, Mr. Duport Jaramillo served as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union, where he gained firsthand experience in international diplomacy and trade negotiation. He later served as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, overseeing business development efforts and advising companies on regulatory compliance and cross-border investment. This dual background equips him to assist international clients navigating Colombian legal frameworks in the context of US-Colombia relations. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed solely in Colombia and is not admitted to the practice of law in the United States.
Colombia Practice and Firm Location
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. maintains a physical location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only). The address is Carrera 7 # 18-80, Oficina 606, Edificio Centro Financiero, Pereira, RDA, Colombia. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is the lead Colombia-facing attorney at that location. Clients with matters that span Colombian and US law can meet with him in Pereira for Colombian-side consultation, while US-side representation is managed by the firm’s US-admitted attorneys from the principal Virginia location.
The Pereira location is a resource for individuals and businesses in Colombia who need US legal services, as well as for US-based clients whose affairs touch Colombian law. In all cross-border engagements, Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s role is limited to Colombian law and liaison; he does not provide US legal advice or represent clients before US tribunals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of Colombian law does Eric Duport Jaramillo handle?
Mr. Duport Jaramillo assists with Colombian immigration, family law, business law, and civil matters that arise in cross-border settings. Whether a client needs guidance on a Colombian visa, a Colombian divorce, or the establishment of a Colombian subsidiary, he provides Colombian-side legal support. All Colombian-law work is coordinated with the firm’s US-licensed lawyers so that US aspects are handled appropriately. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed in Colombia and is not admitted to practice law in the United States.
How do I schedule a consultation at the Pereira location?
Consultations are by appointment only and can be requested by phone. To reach the Pereira location directly, call +57 63419197. For English-speaking clients, you may also call the firm’s US number at (888) 437-7747, and the staff will coordinate a time with Mr. Duport Jaramillo. Appointments ensure that both the Colombian and US-side attorneys are available when combined cross-border advice is needed.
Does the firm offer representation in Colombian courts?
Yes, through Mr. Duport Jaramillo as the attorney of record on Colombian proceedings, while US-based matters are handled by US-admitted counsel. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed to appear in Colombian tribunals, and his experience in Colombian civil and administrative matters allows him to represent clients there. However, he does not represent clients in any US court or before US federal agencies. When a case requires filings in both countries, both a US-licensed firm attorney and Mr. Duport Jaramillo work on the respective sides, with clear jurisdictional boundaries.
What if my matter is purely under Colombian law—can I still engage the firm?
Yes, but your representation on Colombian matters will be handled by Mr. Duport Jaramillo, not by the firm’s US-licensed lawyers. The firm’s US-based attorneys do not practice Colombian law, and Mr. Duport Jaramillo does not practice US law. For a purely Colombian legal issue, you would retain Mr. Duport Jaramillo directly through Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., and his fees and engagement would be governed by Colombian bar rules. The firm’s role is to facilitate the connection and to coordinate if US elements later arise.
Is English spoken at the Pereira location?
Yes, Mr. Duport Jaramillo is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. This multilingual capability allows him to communicate directly with English-speaking clients while handling documentation that may be in Spanish. Spanish-speaking clients can converse entirely in Spanish. The firm’s US-side attorneys are primarily English-speaking, and the Pereira location bridges the language gap.
How does the firm ensure that its cross-border advice complies with both US and Colombian professional rules?
The firm strictly separates the US-law and Colombian-law components of each matter. US-licensed attorneys handle everything under US law; Mr. Duport Jaramillo handles Colombian law. Both sets of lawyers are bound by their respective ethical codes—the Virginia State Bar rules for the US side and the Colombian Code of Judicial Ethics (Ley 1123 de 2007) for Mr. Duport Jaramillo. The firm does not assert any ability to give integrated advice that mixes the two legal systems without competent representation in each jurisdiction.