Colombia client counsel for Colombia deals
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997, provides US legal counsel to Colombian individuals, families, and businesses. For cross-border matters that involve both US and Colombian law, the firm collaborates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar; his role is limited to Colombia-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. All US-law aspects are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. Reach the firm at (888) 437-7747.
US legal services for Colombian clients
Colombian entrepreneurs, investors, and families often need a US lawyer who understands both the business culture and the legal requirements of the United States. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. represents Colombian clients in a wide range of US legal matters, always through attorneys admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle business formation and governance, contract drafting and negotiation, real estate acquisitions, commercial litigation, and family-law matters with a US nexus. For Colombian nationals seeking to invest in or relocate to the United States, the firm provides immigration counsel on investor visas, employment-based petitions, and family-sponsored green cards, working within the framework of the Immigration and Nationality Act and applicable USCIS regulations.
Every US-law matter is managed by Mr. Sris or another US-admitted attorney of the firm. The firm does not practice Colombian law, and no attorney at the firm holds a Colombian law license. When a matter requires Colombian legal analysis—for example, the validity of a Colombian corporate resolution or the enforceability of a Colombian judgment—the firm engages Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. That collaboration ensures that each side of a cross-border deal receives counsel from an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
Cross-border deals: US and Colombian law coordination
A business transaction that spans the United States and Colombia typically requires two sets of legal eyes—one on the US side and one on the Colombian side. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. structures its cross-border practice so that US-law work is performed by US-admitted attorneys, while Colombian-law work is performed by Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. The two sides coordinate as needed, but each attorney stays within the boundaries of his or her own license. This division protects the client and complies with the unauthorized-practice-of-law rules of both countries.
For US companies doing business in Colombia, the firm advises on the US regulatory framework that applies to overseas operations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), export-control requirements, and US tax reporting obligations. The firm does not provide Colombian regulatory advice; that work is referred to Mr. Duport Jaramillo. For Colombian companies entering the US market, the firm handles entity formation, contract review, intellectual property protection, and compliance with US federal and state laws. In every engagement, the client receives a clear written explanation of which attorney is responsible for which portion of the work.
About Mr. Sris and the Of Counsel network
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor admitted to practice 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, through the firm’s Of Counsel relationships, in cross-border matters. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects of a case; for Colombian-law matters, the firm works with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s role is limited to Colombian-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm.
The firm maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only), which serves as a point of contact for Colombian clients and facilitates coordination with Mr. Duport Jaramillo. All consultations are by appointment; the firm does not accept walk-in visitors at any location.
Frequently asked questions
What US legal services does the firm offer to Colombian clients?
The firm offers a full range of US legal services to Colombian individuals and businesses, including business formation, contract law, real estate, litigation, and immigration. All US-law work is performed by attorneys admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. The firm does not practice Colombian law, but it collaborates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar, for the Colombian-law side of a matter. This structure allows a Colombian client to obtain US counsel while also having access to a Colombian-licensed attorney for Colombian-law questions, all within a single coordinated engagement.
Do I need a Colombian lawyer for a US-Colombia business deal?
Yes—a cross-border deal typically requires both a US-licensed attorney and a Colombian-licensed attorney because each country’s laws govern different aspects of the transaction. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-licensed attorney through Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted Of Counsel. For the Colombian-law side, the firm works with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. The two attorneys coordinate so that the client receives integrated advice without either attorney stepping outside his or her license. The firm will explain at the outset which attorney handles which portion of the work.
How does the firm handle the Colombian law side of a cross-border matter?
The Colombian-law side is handled by Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Duport Jaramillo works in collaboration with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. He provides advice on Colombian corporate law, contract enforceability under Colombian law, Colombian regulatory requirements, and other matters of Colombian law. The firm does not hold Mr. Duport Jaramillo out as a US attorney, and his role is always clearly disclosed to the client. The US-law side remains with Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys.
Can the firm help with US immigration for Colombian nationals?
Yes—the firm’s US-licensed attorneys represent Colombian nationals in US immigration matters before USCIS, the Department of State, and the immigration courts. The firm handles family-based petitions, employment-based visas, investor visas, and naturalization applications. All immigration representation is provided by Mr. Sris or another US-admitted attorney of the firm. Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar, may serve as a liaison for Spanish-speaking clients but does not provide US legal advice on immigration matters. For a consultation on a specific immigration matter, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
What should I bring to a consultation about a US-Colombia matter?
Bring any documents that describe the transaction or legal issue, including contracts, corporate records, correspondence, and identification. If the matter involves Colombian law, bring Colombian-language documents as well; the firm can arrange for translation if needed. The consultation will focus on identifying which aspects of the matter are governed by US law and which are governed by Colombian law, and the firm will explain how the US-admitted attorneys and Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, will divide the work. There is no charge for the initial discussion of how the firm can assist; the firm will provide a fee estimate before any work begins.
How do I contact the firm about a Colombia-related legal matter?
Call (888) 437-7747 or send an email to colombia@sriscounsel.com. The firm’s intake team is available to answer questions in English and Spanish. You can also request a consultation through the firm’s website. The firm maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only), which serves as a point of contact for Colombian clients. All consultations are by appointment; the firm does not accept walk-in visitors. When you contact the firm, please indicate whether your matter involves US law, Colombian law, or both, so that the appropriate attorney can be made available.