Colombia corporate lawyer
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., founded in 1997, is a US law firm with an international clientele. Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and managing attorney, is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. The firm assists businesses and individuals with US corporate law matters that have a Colombian dimension. For Colombia-law matters, the firm works with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar; that 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. For a consultation, call (888) 437-7747.
What a Colombia corporate lawyer handles on the US side
A Colombia corporate lawyer at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. focuses on US corporate law for clients whose business or personal interests involve Colombia. The firm advises on entity formation in US states, cross-border commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance with US federal laws that apply to international business. A central concern for many clients is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which prohibits bribery of foreign officials and imposes accounting and internal-control requirements on US issuers and domestic concerns. The firm helps clients structure US operations, draft supply and distribution agreements, and navigate US securities and tax considerations when Colombian capital or counterparties are involved. Because the firm does not practice Colombian law, it collaborates with Colombian-licensed Of Counsel for the Colombian-law side of any transaction.
US corporate law is largely state-based, and the firm’s attorneys are admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. This means the firm can form and advise entities in those jurisdictions and can coordinate with local counsel in other US states as needed. The firm also assists with US immigration strategies for Colombian executives and investors, such as E-2 treaty investor visas or L-1 intracompany transferee visas, working alongside the firm’s US-licensed immigration attorneys.
How Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel network handle US-Colombia corporate matters
Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys of the firm handle all US-law aspects of a corporate matter, while Colombian-law aspects are managed by Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, in a clearly delineated collaboration. Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, oversees US entity formation, US contract drafting, US regulatory compliance, and any US litigation or dispute resolution. For Colombian-law aspects—such as Colombian corporate registration, Colombian tax considerations, or Colombian labor law—the firm collaborates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar. His role is limited to Colombian-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. This division ensures that each side of a cross-border matter is handled by an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction, consistent with US and Colombian professional responsibility rules.
The firm’s approach is practical: a client with a US subsidiary and a Colombian parent company, for example, would receive US corporate advice from Mr. Sris and his US-admitted colleagues, while Mr. Duport Jaramillo would advise on the Colombian parent’s governance and compliance obligations under Colombian law. The two sides coordinate as needed, but the jurisdictional separation is maintained throughout the engagement. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only) serves as a point of contact for Colombian clients and facilitates in-person meetings when appropriate.
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 testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635, the bill that became the 2019 revision to Va. Code § 20-107.3(g). Mr. Sris brings decades of US litigation and transactional experience to cross-border corporate matters. The firm’s Of Counsel network includes Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia matters, admitted to practice law in Colombian bar and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s practice with the firm is limited to Colombian-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Together, Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel provide coordinated US-Colombia corporate counsel without conflating the two legal systems.
All firm locations, including the Virginia principal location and the location in Pereira, Colombia, are by appointment only. The firm does not have employees; every attorney other than Mr. Sris serves as Of Counsel, maintaining independent practices while collaborating with the firm on cross-border engagements.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Colombia corporate lawyer do?
A Colombia corporate lawyer at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides US legal services for corporate matters that involve Colombia, such as forming a US subsidiary, drafting cross-border contracts, or ensuring FCPA compliance. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle the US-law side, while Colombian-licensed Of Counsel handle Colombian-law aspects. This dual-jurisdiction approach allows the firm to serve clients whose business spans both countries without any attorney practicing law where they are not admitted. For a consultation, call (888) 437-7747.
Do I need both a US lawyer and a Colombian lawyer for my business?
Yes, if your matter involves both US law and Colombian law, you typically need separate counsel for each jurisdiction. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provides the US-licensed attorney through Mr. Sris and his US-admitted colleagues, and the firm collaborates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, for Colombian-law matters. This arrangement ensures that each legal system’s requirements are addressed by a qualified professional, while the firm coordinates the overall strategy. For guidance on your specific situation, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
How does the firm handle US-Colombia corporate transactions?
The firm divides the work by jurisdiction: US-law tasks are handled by Mr. Sris and the US-admitted attorneys, and Colombian-law tasks are handled by Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, with the two sides coordinating as needed. For example, if a Colombian company wants to establish a US subsidiary in Virginia, Mr. Sris would form the Virginia entity, draft the operating agreement, and advise on US tax and regulatory matters, while Mr. Duport Jaramillo would advise on the Colombian parent’s board resolutions, Colombian foreign-investment registrations, and any Colombian tax implications. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only) facilitates direct communication with Colombian clients.
What should I bring to a consultation about a US-Colombia corporate matter?
Bring any existing corporate documents, a summary of your business objectives, and information about the parties and jurisdictions involved. For a US-Colombia matter, it is helpful to have the Colombian company’s registration documents, shareholder agreements, and any prior US filings. The firm will review the US-law aspects and coordinate with Colombian Of Counsel for the Colombian-law side. Consultations are by appointment; call (888) 437-7747 to schedule.
How do I engage Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. for a US-Colombia corporate matter?
Contact the firm at (888) 437-7747 to discuss your matter and schedule a consultation. During the initial discussion, the firm will identify which aspects of your matter are governed by US law and which are governed by Colombian law, and will explain how the engagement would be structured with Mr. Sris as the responsible US attorney and Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel, handling Colombian-law aspects. All engagements are subject to a written agreement and conflict check. The firm’s Virginia principal location and its location in Pereira, Colombia are both by appointment only.
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C.; admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York.