Eric Duport Colombia lawyer
Eric Duport Jaramillo serves as Of Counsel for Colombia practice at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His practice with the firm is limited to matters of Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with US-licensed attorneys. Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. — admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York — serves as the responsible US attorney for the firm’s cross-border practice. Together, they provide coordinated counsel for clients whose legal matters span both the United States and Colombia. To discuss a US-Colombia legal matter with Mr. Sris and Mr. Duport Jaramillo, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747. Clients in Colombia may also reach the firm’s Pereira location at +57 63419197.
Eric Duport Jaramillo is a Colombian-licensed attorney who serves as Of Counsel for Colombia practice at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., bringing extensive diplomatic, governmental, and private-sector experience to cross-border legal matters.
Before joining the firm as Of Counsel, Mr. Duport Jaramillo served as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union in Brussels, where he worked on matters of international trade, diplomatic relations, and bilateral cooperation between Colombia and EU member states. He also served as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, a role in which he advised businesses on regulatory compliance, cross-border transactions, and economic development initiatives in Colombia’s coffee-growing region. Mr. Duport Jaramillo earned his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, one of Colombia’s law faculties. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. His understanding of Colombian civil law, combined with his diplomatic background, allows him to bridge the legal and cultural gaps that often arise in US-Colombia matters. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States.
Cross-border legal matters involving the United States and Colombia require coordinated counsel: US-licensed attorneys handle US-law issues, and Colombian-licensed attorneys handle Colombian-law issues, with clear jurisdictional boundaries maintained throughout the representation.
When a client’s legal matter involves both US and Colombian law, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. employs a two-jurisdiction model. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys manage all aspects governed by US federal or state law — including US immigration petitions, federal court litigation, and matters before US administrative agencies. Mr. Duport Jaramillo, as independent Of Counsel admitted by the Consejo Superior de la Judicatura, handles Colombian-law aspects of the matter, including Colombian corporate formalities, Colombian family law questions, and Colombian regulatory compliance. The two sides collaborate as the matter requires, but each attorney remains strictly within the boundaries of their respective licensure. No attorney at the firm practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. This structure ensures that clients receive competent counsel on both sides of the border while maintaining full compliance with unauthorized-practice-of-law rules in both countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eric Duport Jaramillo a licensed attorney?
Yes. Eric Duport Jaramillo holds a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and is duly admitted to practice law in Colombia by the Consejo Superior de la Judicatura. He is not admitted to practice law in any US state bar, and his work with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to Colombian-law matters and to serving as a liaison for clients who require coordination with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s Colombian bar admission enables him to advise on Colombian civil law, corporate law, family law, and regulatory matters. For any question requiring US legal advice, the firm’s US-licensed attorneys — led by Mr. Sris — provide counsel under their respective state bar admissions.
Can Eric Duport Jaramillo represent clients in a United States court?
No. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is not admitted to practice law in the United States and cannot appear in any US federal or state court, nor before US administrative agencies such as USCIS or EOIR. For matters requiring representation before US tribunals, Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys serve as counsel of record. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s role in US-connected matters is limited to advising on Colombian-law questions and facilitating communication with Colombian institutions and Spanish-speaking clients. This division of responsibilities is a fundamental feature of the firm’s cross-border practice structure and is designed to comply with unauthorized-practice-of-law rules in both jurisdictions.
What is Eric Duport Jaramillo’s professional background?
Mr. Duport Jaramillo brings a combination of diplomatic service, chamber-of-commerce leadership, and private legal practice to his role as Of Counsel for Colombia practice. He served as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union in Brussels, where he worked on international trade policy and bilateral agreements. He later served as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, advising businesses in Colombia’s coffee-growing region on regulatory and cross-border matters. He earned his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. This background gives him a practical understanding of the institutional, regulatory, and cultural dimensions of US-Colombia legal work that goes beyond pure legal doctrine.
How does the firm handle a legal matter involving both US and Colombian law?
The firm uses a two-jurisdiction model: Mr. Sris and US-licensed attorneys handle all US-law aspects, while Mr. Duport Jaramillo, as independent Of Counsel, handles Colombian-law aspects. The two sides coordinate on strategy, document preparation, and client communication, but each attorney operates strictly within the boundaries of their licensure. For example, in a cross-border family matter involving property in both countries, Mr. Sris would address the US divorce or custody proceeding, while Mr. Duport Jaramillo would advise on Colombian marital-property characterization under the Colombian Civil Code. Clients receive integrated counsel without any attorney overstepping their jurisdictional authority. To discuss how this model applies to your specific situation, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
How can I contact Eric Duport Jaramillo for a consultation?
You can reach Mr. Duport Jaramillo through Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. by calling the firm’s US toll-free line at (888) 437-7747, or by calling the Pereira, Colombia location directly at +57 63419197. Clients in Colombia may also use the Colombia toll-free number, (888) 437-7747. Consultations are by appointment only. When you contact the firm, the intake team will assess whether your matter involves US law, Colombian law, or both, and will schedule you with the appropriate attorney. For matters involving Colombian law, Mr. Duport Jaramillo is available for consultations at the firm’s location in Pereira. Email inquiries may be directed to colombia@sriscounsel.com.
Does the firm have a physical location in Colombia?
Yes. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia, at Carrera 7 # 18-80, Edificio Centro Financiero, in the city’s commercial district. This location serves as the base for the firm’s Colombia practice and is where Mr. Duport Jaramillo meets with clients on Colombian-law matters. All consultations at the Pereira location are by appointment only. The firm’s US locations — including its principal Virginia location — remain the primary offices for US-law matters. The Pereira location reflects the firm’s commitment to serving the Colombian business community and Colombian-domiciled clients who require coordinated US-Colombia legal counsel without needing to travel to the United States for initial consultations on the Colombian-law side of their matter.
What types of Colombia-related legal matters does the firm assist with?
The firm assists with cross-border matters that involve both US law and a Colombian-law dimension, including business transactions, family law, immigration, and regulatory compliance. On the US-law side, the firm handles immigration petitions for Colombian nationals, US business formation for Colombian entrepreneurs, cross-border divorce and custody matters, and FCPA compliance for US companies operating in Colombia. On the Colombian-law side, Mr. Duport Jaramillo advises on Colombian corporate formation, Colombian family law, Colombian regulatory requirements, and authentication of Colombian public documents. For matters that are purely Colombian-law without any US-law dimension, Mr. Duport Jaramillo can advise in his capacity as a Colombian-licensed attorney. Contact the firm at (888) 437-7747 to discuss your specific needs.