Eric Duport Bogotá counsel
For international clients and businesses with legal interests that span both Colombia and the United States, having access to counsel who understands the legal landscape on both sides is essential. Eric Duport Jaramillo serves as Of Counsel for Colombia matters at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His role is to collaborate with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys—led by Mr. Sris, who is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York—on matters where Colombian law intersects with US legal proceedings. The firm maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia, by appointment only, and serves clients from Bogotá and across Colombia who need US-side legal representation. For a consultation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What Bogotá Counsel Means for US Legal Matters
Bogotá counsel in the cross-border context refers to a Colombia-licensed attorney who collaborates with US-licensed lawyers to address matters involving both Colombian and US law. When a client in Bogotá—or anywhere in Colombia—faces a US legal issue, the US-law aspects must be handled by an attorney admitted to practice in the relevant US jurisdiction. The Colombia-law aspects, by contrast, require a lawyer licensed in Colombia. Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia matters, fills that Colombia-law role. He does not practice US law; instead, he works alongside Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys to ensure that Colombian legal considerations are properly addressed within the broader US legal strategy.
This collaboration model is particularly important for clients navigating US immigration matters from Colombia, cross-border family law disputes, business transactions involving Colombian entities, and the enforcement or recognition of Colombian legal documents in US proceedings. Mr. Sris, as the responsible US attorney, handles all US-side representation. Mr. Duport Jaramillo provides insight into Colombian legal requirements, assists with document review under Colombian law, and serves as a liaison for Spanish-speaking clients who need to understand how their US matter interacts with Colombian legal obligations. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, by appointment only, supports this cross-border coordination.
About Mr. Sris and Eric Duport Jaramillo
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., founded the firm in 1997 and is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He serves as the responsible US attorney for all US-law aspects of the firm’s cross-border matters. Eric Duport Jaramillo is Of Counsel for Colombia matters. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His background includes service as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. He holds his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. His practice with the firm is limited to matters of Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eric Duport Jaramillo and what is his role at the firm?
Eric Duport Jaramillo is Of Counsel for Colombia matters at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm. He is admitted to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar. His role is to collaborate with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys on matters where Colombian law intersects with US legal proceedings. He provides Colombia-law analysis, assists with document review under Colombian legal standards, and serves as a liaison for Spanish-speaking clients. All US-law representation is handled by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s background includes diplomatic service and chamber of commerce leadership in Pereira.
Is Eric Duport Jaramillo licensed to practice law in the United States?
No. Eric Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law 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. He does not appear in US courts, does not sign US legal pleadings, and does not provide US legal advice. All US-law aspects of any matter are handled exclusively by Mr. Sris and the firm’s other US-admitted attorneys. This jurisdictional separation is maintained to comply with unauthorized-practice-of-law rules in every US jurisdiction where the firm practices.
What does Bogotá counsel mean in the context of US legal matters?
Bogotá counsel refers to a Colombia-licensed attorney who collaborates with US-licensed lawyers on cross-border matters involving both Colombian and US law. The term does not mean the attorney practices US law from Bogotá. Rather, it describes a professional who understands Colombian legal institutions, speaks the language of Colombian clients, and can bridge the gap between Colombian legal concepts and US legal proceedings. For a client in Bogotá facing a US immigration matter, a family law dispute with US jurisdictional ties, or a business transaction governed by US law, having access to counsel who can explain both sides of the cross-border equation is a practical advantage.
How does Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handle cases involving Colombia?
The firm handles Colombia-involved matters through a collaboration between its US-admitted attorneys and its Colombia-licensed Of Counsel. Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, manages all US-law aspects—including court appearances, filings with USCIS, and US legal strategy. Eric Duport Jaramillo, admitted in Colombia, addresses Colombia-law questions that arise in the matter. The two sides coordinate as needed while maintaining strict jurisdictional separation. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, by appointment only, facilitates in-person consultations for clients who prefer to meet in Colombia before engaging US counsel.
Do I need a Colombia-licensed attorney for my US immigration case?
For a US immigration case, you need a US-licensed attorney as your representative before USCIS, EOIR, or US consular posts. A Colombia-licensed attorney cannot represent you in US immigration proceedings. However, a Colombia-licensed Of Counsel can play a valuable supporting role—helping you understand how your US immigration matter may affect your Colombian legal status, reviewing Colombian-source documents for relevance to your US case, and facilitating communication if Spanish is your primary language. At Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., Mr. Sris serves as the US-licensed attorney of record on immigration matters, while Eric Duport Jaramillo provides Colombia-law support.
What types of US legal matters does the firm handle for clients in Colombia?
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. handles US immigration, cross-border family law, and US business matters for clients based in Colombia. On the immigration side, the firm assists with family-based petitions, employment-based visas, consular processing at the US Embassy in Bogotá, and naturalization. In family law, the firm addresses international divorce where one spouse is in the US and the other in Colombia, child custody disputes with cross-border dimensions, and recognition of Colombian marriages in US proceedings. For business clients, the firm advises on US entity formation, cross-border contracts, and regulatory compliance under US law. All US-law work is performed by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys.
How do I contact the firm about a Colombia-related US legal matter?
You can reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to discuss a Colombia-related US legal matter. The firm’s intake line is available for initial consultations, and Spanish-speaking support is available through the firm’s Colombia-licensed Of Counsel. The firm maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia, by appointment only, for clients who wish to meet in person before engaging US counsel. Consultations are by appointment. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship; that relationship is established only through a formal engagement agreement with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys.
Where is the firm’s Colombia location?
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia, by appointment only. The Pereira location supports the firm’s cross-border practice by providing a meeting point for clients in Colombia who need to consult with the firm’s US-admitted attorneys and Colombia-licensed Of Counsel. The firm’s US principal location is in Virginia, with additional locations in Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. All firm locations operate by appointment only. The Pereira location does not constitute the practice of US law from Colombia; all US legal services are provided by attorneys admitted in the relevant US jurisdictions.
Can the firm help with US visa applications from Colombia?
Yes, the firm assists clients in Colombia with US visa applications through its US-admitted attorneys. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle the preparation and filing of visa petitions with USCIS, preparation for consular interviews at the US Embassy in Bogotá, and related US immigration matters. Eric Duport Jaramillo, the firm’s Colombia-licensed Of Counsel, supports these matters by helping clients understand how their US immigration process interacts with Colombian legal requirements and by facilitating communication for Spanish-speaking clients. The US legal work itself is performed exclusively by attorneys admitted to practice in the United States.
What is the difference between a US-licensed attorney and a Colombia-licensed Of Counsel?
A US-licensed attorney is admitted to practice law in one or more US jurisdictions and can represent clients in US legal proceedings; a Colombia-licensed Of Counsel is admitted in Colombia and cannot practice US law. At Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., Mr. Sris is the US-licensed attorney responsible for all US-law representation. Eric Duport Jaramillo, as Of Counsel for Colombia matters, is admitted in Colombia and not in any US state bar. His role is limited to Colombia-law matters and liaison work. This distinction is fundamental to the firm’s cross-border practice model and ensures compliance with unauthorized-practice-of-law rules in every jurisdiction where the firm operates.