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Atchuthan Sriskandarajah, Esq. (Mr. Sris), founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., leads a cross-border legal practice that helps clients navigate matters involving the United States and Colombia. Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia, brings exceptional diplomatic insight as the former Minister Counselor of the Colombian Embassy to the European Union. Licensed in Colombia. Not admitted in any US state bar. 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. His work at the embassy and later as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce gives him a unique ability to understand both governmental and business landscapes — a combination that directly benefits entrepreneurs, families, and individuals with legal issues spanning both countries. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel collaborate so that every matter receives the correct jurisdictional focus. For a confidential consultation, call (888) 437-7747.
What His Background Means for Clients
Eric Duport Jaramillo served as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union — a senior diplomatic post where he represented Colombia’s interests before EU institutions. His responsibilities included trade policy, investment promotion, and intergovernmental coordination, all of which required a deep understanding of international law, cross-border negotiations, and regulatory frameworks. After his diplomatic service, he led the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, where he worked directly with businesses on corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and trade-related legal matters.
Today, as part of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., Mr. Duport Jaramillo channels that experience into practical support for clients whose legal needs cross US-Colombia borders. He does not practice US law — only Colombian law — but his knowledge of how Colombian ministries, courts, and business registries operate helps the firm’s US-licensed attorneys build a complete strategy. Because Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar, his work is always paired with a US-licensed attorney like Mr. Sris, who is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Eric Duport Jaramillo’s exact role at the Colombian Embassy to the EU?
He served as Minister Counselor, a senior diplomatic role in the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union. In that position he led Colombia’s representation on trade, investment, and policy matters with EU institutions in Brussels. This required coordinating across multiple Colombian government agencies and engaging directly with EU officials, giving him firsthand experience in international administrative law and cross-border negotiations — skills he now applies as a liaison for clients of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. who have legal matters involving both the United States and Colombia.
How does his diplomatic experience help clients at SRIS?
His years inside the Colombian foreign service mean he understands how Colombian governmental processes actually work. When a client needs to authenticate documents, trace a regulation’s practical effect, or anticipate how a Colombian agency will react, Mr. Duport Jaramillo can offer guidance rooted in experience. He doesn’t give US legal advice, but he helps the firm’s US-licensed attorneys coordinate efficiently with Colombian authorities, saving time and reducing procedural missteps in cross-border family, business, or immigration matters.
Is Eric Duport Jaramillo a US attorney?
No. He is licensed to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted to any US state bar. Because of this, his role at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to Colombian-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients who need a US-licensed attorney. All US legal work — including immigration petitions, US court proceedings, and US contract drafting — is handled by Mr. Sris or another US-admitted Of Counsel at the firm. This strict jurisdictional separation protects clients and complies with bar rules in both countries.
How does SRIS structure a US-Colombia legal matter?
Every cross-border matter is divided by jurisdiction. Mr. Sris, admitted in five US jurisdictions, handles the US-law side — things like filing a US divorce, submitting an USCIS petition, or negotiating a US business contract. Eric Duport Jaramillo, licensed in Colombia, handles the Colombian-law side — validating Colombian documents, advising on Colombian corporate requirements, or coordinating with Colombian courts. The two sides collaborate but never blur the jurisdictional line. Clients have a single point of contact while receiving the correct licensed counsel for each part of their case.
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. Located at Carrera 7 # 18-80, Oficina 606, Edificio Centro Financiero, Pereira, RDA, the Pereira location provides a local base for meetings, document collection, and initial consultations with Mr. Duport Jaramillo or Ms. Bibiana A. Moncada Aristizabal (Licensed in Colombia; not admitted in any US state bar), also Of Counsel for Colombia. Regardless of where a consultation begins, the legal work always follows the US-Colombia jurisdictional split: US law by US attorneys, Colombian law by Colombian attorneys.
Can Eric Duport Jaramillo help with US immigration?
He can provide cultural and procedural context, but he does not give US immigration legal advice. His familiarity with Colombian government documentation and his former embassy experience often helps clients gather the right records for a US visa or green-card petition. However, all US immigration legal advice, petition preparation, and representation before USCIS or EOIR is delivered by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s role is limited to Colombian-law matters and liaison — never US legal representation.
What might a consultation explore?
A consultation typically begins with an overview of the legal issue and its jurisdictional connections. Mr. Sris will assess the US-law components; if the matter touches Colombian law, Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s involvement will be discussed as needed. The firm will explain which attorney handles what, how the two jurisdictions interact, and what documentation or steps are likely required. There is no obligation to engage both sides immediately; many clients start with a US-law consultation and later add Colombian-law support when it becomes necessary.
Does SRIS help with Colombian business matters?
Yes, through Eric Duport Jaramillo’s Colombian-law practice and his deep business background. As former Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, he advised companies on corporate formation, regulatory compliance, and trade. Today, for clients needing to establish or restructure a Colombian entity, validate a Colombian contract, or understand Colombian commercial regulations, he provides Colombian legal counsel. The US-side of any cross-border deal — such as a US subsidiary’s formation or a US investment agreement — is handled by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney.
What if my legal matter requires only Colombian representation?
If you need only Colombian legal advice with no US component, the firm can arrange a consultation that is limited to Colombian law. In that scenario, Eric Duport Jaramillo (or Bibiana A. Moncada Aristizabal) would provide licensed Colombian counsel directly, without any US-attorney involvement. Because they are licensed exclusively in Colombia, that representation would be governed solely by Colombian legal and ethical rules. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys would not be part of the engagement unless a US-law dimension arises later.
How are attorney fees structured in cross-border cases?
Fees vary by the services needed and which jurisdiction’s attorneys are involved. A straightforward US immigration matter led by Mr. Sris will follow the firm’s standard US-based fee structure. If Colombian-law work is added, Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s fees are quoted separately and are governed by Colombian professional norms. The firm provides a clear breakdown before any work begins so clients understand exactly what each side of the engagement costs and why.
How do I start a conversation with the firm?
Call (888) 437-7747 for a confidential consultation. The intake team can answer initial questions in English and Spanish, gather basic facts about your situation, and arrange a discussion with Mr. Sris or, if appropriate, Mr. Duport Jaramillo. Appointments are by phone or at the US or Pereira location, always by prior arrangement. There is no pressure to engage; the first step is simply understanding how the firm’s US-Colombia cross-border model might fit your needs.
About Mr. Sris and the Of Counsel Network
Atchuthan Sriskandarajah, Esq. (Mr. Sris) founded Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. in 1997 and serves as its Owner and Managing Attorney. He is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, and is the responsible US attorney for all sriscounsel.com content. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel — including Eric Duport Jaramillo and Bibiana A. Moncada Aristizabal for Colombia — collaborate on cross-border matters while respecting each attorney’s licensing boundaries. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar; his practice is limited to Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with US-licensed attorneys at the firm. This model ensures that clients receive full, compliant legal support on both sides of a border.