Bogotá business lawyer
For business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs in Bogotá who need a US-licensed attorney, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides cross-border business legal services. The firm is a US law firm with an international clientele, founded in 1997, and its principal attorney, Mr. Sris, is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. When a matter involves Colombian law, the firm collaborates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar; his role is limited to Colombian-law matters and liaison with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. Whether you are forming a US subsidiary, negotiating a cross-border contract, protecting intellectual property, or resolving a business dispute, the firm can assist with the US-law side of your matter. To discuss your situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
How a US business lawyer helps clients in Bogotá
Many Bogotá-based companies and individuals encounter US legal issues: entering the US market, raising capital from US investors, complying with US regulations, or enforcing contracts with US parties. A US-licensed business lawyer can advise on entity selection and formation under state law, draft and review commercial agreements, and help navigate federal statutes such as the Lanham Act for trademark protection or the Defend Trade Secrets Act for trade secret misappropriation. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle these matters directly.
For the Colombian-law aspects of a transaction—such as local corporate governance, tax registration, or regulatory compliance in Colombia—the firm works with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar; his practice with the firm is limited to Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. This division ensures that each jurisdiction’s legal work is performed by an attorney admitted there, while the client receives coordinated cross-border counsel.
About Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel network
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He founded the firm in 1997 and has built a practice that serves clients across the United States and internationally. 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).
For Colombia-related business matters, the firm’s Of Counsel network includes Eric Duport Jaramillo. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed in Colombia and 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 the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, is available by appointment only. All US-law work is performed by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted Of Counsel attorneys.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Bogotá business lawyer do?
A Bogotá business lawyer assists clients with legal matters that involve both Colombian and US business law. For US-law issues—such as forming a Delaware corporation, drafting a distribution agreement governed by New York law, or registering a federal trademark—the firm’s US-licensed attorneys provide direct representation. For Colombian-law issues, the firm collaborates with its Colombia Of Counsel, who is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. This dual-jurisdiction approach allows the firm to address the full scope of a cross-border business matter without any attorney practicing law where they are not admitted.
Do I need a US lawyer if I am based in Bogotá?
If your business involves US parties, US law, or US assets, a US-licensed lawyer can help you understand and comply with applicable US legal requirements. Common scenarios include selling goods or services into the US, entering into a joint venture with a US company, licensing technology to a US partner, or resolving a dispute in a US court. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys can advise on these matters, while the Colombia Of Counsel handles any Colombian-law components.
How does the firm handle both US and Colombian law?
The firm divides the work by jurisdiction: US-law matters are handled by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted Of Counsel attorneys; Colombian-law matters are handled by Eric Duport Jaramillo, the firm’s Colombia Of Counsel. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. His role is limited to Colombian law and to acting as a liaison between the client and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. This structure complies with the professional responsibility rules of each jurisdiction and ensures that no attorney practices law where they are not admitted.
What types of US business matters can you assist with?
The firm assists with entity formation, commercial contracts, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and business disputes under US law. For example, the firm can help a Bogotá-based entrepreneur form a US limited liability company, draft a supply agreement with a US distributor, file a trademark application with the USPTO, or represent the company in a breach-of-contract lawsuit in a US state or federal court. The firm does not provide Colombian legal advice; that is the role of the Colombia Of Counsel.
Can you help with a US visa for a business owner in Bogotá?
Yes, the firm’s US immigration practice assists business owners and investors with US visa matters, including E-2 treaty investor visas, L-1 intracompany transferee visas, and EB-5 immigrant investor petitions. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed immigration attorneys handle the preparation and filing of petitions with USCIS and representation at US consular posts. The Colombia Of Counsel can serve as a liaison for Spanish-speaking clients but does not provide US legal advice on immigration matters.
How do I get started with a cross-border business matter?
Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation. During the initial discussion, the firm will assess which aspects of your matter involve US law and which involve Colombian law, and will explain how the US-admitted attorneys and the Colombia Of Counsel will work together. All consultations are by appointment only. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, is available for in-person meetings by appointment.
Is the firm’s Colombia Of Counsel admitted in the United States?
No. Eric Duport Jaramillo, the firm’s Colombia Of Counsel, 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 the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. All US-law advice and representation is provided exclusively by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted Of Counsel attorneys.
What is the difference between a US business lawyer and a Colombian abogado?
A US business lawyer is licensed to practice law in one or more US states and advises on US federal and state law; a Colombian abogado is licensed in Colombia and advises on Colombian law. The two roles are complementary in cross-border matters. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law side, while the Colombia Of Counsel handles the Colombian-law side. No attorney at the firm practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted.
Does the firm have a location in Bogotá?
The firm’s Colombia location is in Pereira, not Bogotá, and is available by appointment only. However, the firm regularly works with clients based in Bogotá and throughout Colombia. Initial consultations can be conducted remotely, and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys are accessible by phone and video conference. For in-person meetings in Colombia, the Pereira location can be used by appointment.
Can the firm help if I am already involved in a US lawsuit?
Yes, the firm can represent Bogotá-based clients in US litigation, including commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, and intellectual property enforcement. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed litigation attorneys handle all court appearances and filings. If the dispute also involves Colombian law issues—such as the validity of a Colombian contract or the enforcement of a Colombian judgment—the Colombia Of Counsel can provide support on those aspects within the scope of his Colombian license.