Eric Duport Bogotá counsel
Eric Duport Jaramillo, licensed to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar, serves as Of Counsel for Colombia practice at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997 with an international clientele. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar. His work with the firm focuses on matters of Colombian law and on serving as a liaison for international clients who engage the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Based in Colombia, he brings experience from both the public and private sectors, including service as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. For clients with legal interests that involve Colombian and US law, Mr. Duport Jaramillo collaborates with Mr. Sris, the firm’s Owner and Founder, who is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to discuss your cross-border legal matter.
Eric Duport Jaramillo — Role with the Firm’s Colombia Practice
Eric Duport Jaramillo is Of Counsel for Colombia practice at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. His role is structured to provide Colombian-law knowledge and institutional familiarity to clients whose matters intersect with Colombian legal frameworks. When a client’s case involves questions of Colombian corporate law, family law, or regulatory compliance, Mr. Duport Jaramillo advises on the Colombian-law dimension while the firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle the US-law side. This division of responsibility reflects the jurisdictional boundaries that govern cross-border legal practice: a Colombian-licensed attorney may advise on Colombian law, and a US-licensed attorney may advise on US law. Mr. Duport Jaramillo also serves as a point of contact for Spanish-speaking clients navigating the US legal system, drawing on his fluency in Spanish, English, and French.
Mr. Duport Jaramillo earned his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá and has held senior roles in Colombian public service and trade institutions. Before joining the firm’s Of Counsel network, he served as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union in Brussels, where he worked on matters of international cooperation and trade policy. He later served as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, directing initiatives to support regional business development and foreign investment in Colombia’s coffee region. This background gives him practical familiarity with the Colombian legal and business environment that can benefit clients with commercial or personal legal interests touching Colombia. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar; his practice with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to matters of Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with US-licensed attorneys at the firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eric Duport Jaramillo?
Eric Duport Jaramillo is Of Counsel for Colombia practice at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a Colombian-licensed attorney who collaborates with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys on cross-border matters. He is licensed in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar; his practice with the firm is limited to Colombian law matters and serving as a liaison for international clients. He earned his J.D. from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá and has held roles including Minister Counselor at the Colombian Embassy to the European Union and Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. He speaks Spanish, English, and French.
Is Eric Duport Jaramillo licensed to practice law in the United States?
No. Eric Duport Jaramillo is licensed to practice law in Colombia only and is not admitted in any US state bar. His work with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to matters of Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Any US legal matter — including immigration petitions, federal litigation, or state-court proceedings — is handled by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney at the firm. This division ensures compliance with the professional conduct rules of both Colombian and US bar authorities.
What types of Colombian legal matters does the firm handle through its Of Counsel?
The firm’s Colombia practice, through Eric Duport Jaramillo as Of Counsel, addresses Colombian-law questions that arise in cross-border contexts, including Colombian corporate law, family law, and regulatory compliance. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar; his role is to advise on the Colombian-law dimension of a client’s matter. Common scenarios include a US-based company entering the Colombian market, a Colombian national navigating US immigration processes, or a family with assets and legal obligations in both countries. The US-law side of each matter is handled by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney at the firm.
How does the firm structure cross-border representation involving Colombia?
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. structures Colombia-involved matters with a clear jurisdictional division: US-licensed attorneys handle US law, and Colombian-licensed Of Counsel handle Colombian law. Eric Duport Jaramillo, licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar, serves as the firm’s Colombia practice Of Counsel. When a matter requires both US and Colombian legal work, the firm coordinates between its US-licensed attorneys and Mr. Duport Jaramillo so that each jurisdiction’s law is addressed by an attorney licensed there. This structure is designed to comply with unauthorized-practice-of-law rules in both countries while giving the client coordinated counsel.
Where is the firm’s Colombia location?
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia, at Carrera 7 # 18-80, Oficina 606, Edificio Centro Financiero, Pereira, RDA, Colombia. This location is by appointment only. The firm’s principal US location is in Virginia, with additional locations in Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. The Pereira location supports the firm’s Colombia practice and provides a base for Eric Duport Jaramillo, the firm’s Of Counsel for Colombia matters, who is licensed in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar.
Can Eric Duport Jaramillo represent me in a US immigration matter?
No. Eric Duport Jaramillo cannot serve as your attorney of record in any US immigration matter because he is not admitted to practice law in the United States. US immigration representation before USCIS, EOIR, and US consular posts must be handled by a US-licensed attorney. At Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., Mr. Sris and other US-licensed attorneys serve as counsel on immigration matters. Mr. Duport Jaramillo, licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar, may assist as a liaison for Spanish-speaking clients and can provide context about Colombian documentation and institutional processes, but he does not render US legal advice or appear before US immigration authorities.
What is Eric Duport Jaramillo’s professional background?
Eric Duport Jaramillo’s professional background includes diplomatic service, trade institution leadership, and Colombian legal practice. He earned his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. He served as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union in Brussels and later as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. He is licensed in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar; his practice with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. as Of Counsel for Colombia matters is limited to Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and French.
How do I schedule a consultation about a Colombia-related legal matter?
To discuss a Colombia-related legal matter with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., you can reach the firm at (888) 437-7747 or contact the Pereira, Colombia location at +57 63419197. Consultations are by appointment only at all firm locations. During an initial consultation, the firm can assess whether your matter involves Colombian law, US law, or both, and explain how its US-licensed attorneys and Colombia Of Counsel — Eric Duport Jaramillo, licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar — would address the respective jurisdictional dimensions.
Does the firm handle legal matters throughout Colombia or only in Bogotá?
The firm’s Colombia practice, through Of Counsel Eric Duport Jaramillo, can address Colombian-law questions arising anywhere in Colombia, not only in Bogotá. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed to practice law throughout Colombia by the Consejo Superior de la Judicatura. The firm’s physical location in Colombia is in Pereira, and Mr. Duport Jaramillo — licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar — is based there. Colombian-law matters from Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, and other Colombian cities can be addressed through the firm’s Colombia practice. The US-law dimension of any matter is handled by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys from the firm’s US locations.
What languages does Eric Duport Jaramillo speak?
Eric Duport Jaramillo speaks Spanish, English, and French fluently. Spanish is his native language. His English and French proficiency was developed through his diplomatic service — including his posting as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union in Brussels — and through his work with international clients. Clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish can work directly with Mr. Duport Jaramillo on Colombian-law matters, and he can serve as a Spanish-language liaison when those clients also need to coordinate with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. He is licensed in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar.