Eric Duport Jaramillo (Not admitted to practice law in the United States)
Eric Duport Jaramillo serves as Of Counsel for Colombia Practice at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., bringing extensive experience in Colombian law, international diplomacy, and cross-border business facilitation. 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 working with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Before joining the firm, Mr. Duport Jaramillo held senior roles in Colombian public service and international trade, including service as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. He earned his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá and is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. For clients with legal matters that intersect Colombian and US law, Mr. Duport Jaramillo works alongside the firm’s US-licensed attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, to ensure that the Colombian-law dimensions of each matter receive informed attention. Reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to discuss Colombia-related legal needs.
Professional Background and Colombia Practice Leadership
Mr. Duport Jaramillo brings a career spanning Colombian legal practice, international diplomacy, and regional economic development to his role as Of Counsel for Colombia Practice at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. His professional trajectory includes service as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union in Brussels, where he worked on matters of international law, trade policy, and bilateral cooperation between Colombia and EU member states. He subsequently served as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, directing economic development initiatives in Colombia’s coffee-growing region and facilitating cross-border business relationships between Colombian enterprises and international markets. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States.
His legal education at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, one of Colombia’s law faculties, provided a foundation in civil-law jurisprudence that informs his approach to Colombian corporate law, family law, and regulatory matters. His trilingual capability — Spanish, English, and French — allows him to communicate directly with clients, counterparties, and institutions across multiple jurisdictions. At Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., Mr. Duport Jaramillo focuses on Colombian-law matters and serves as the firm’s primary liaison for Spanish-speaking clients with US legal needs, working in coordination with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys on cross-border engagements.
How the Colombia-US Cross-Border Collaboration Operates
Cross-border matters involving Colombian and US law are handled through a structured collaboration between Mr. Sris, the firm’s Owner and Founder (admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York), and Mr. Duport Jaramillo, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar. This division of responsibility ensures that the US-law dimensions of each matter — including US immigration petitions, federal court proceedings, and state-law questions — are handled by a US-licensed attorney, while the Colombian-law dimensions — including Colombian corporate formation, Colombian family law, and Colombian regulatory compliance — receive attention from an attorney licensed by the Consejo Superior de la Judicatura of Colombia.
For a typical cross-border engagement — for example, a Colombian executive establishing a US subsidiary, or a US citizen with a Colombian spouse addressing family-law issues that touch both countries — Mr. Sris leads the US-side work and Mr. Duport Jaramillo advises on the Colombian-law aspects. The two attorneys coordinate as the matter requires, but each operates strictly within the boundaries of their respective licensure. The firm maintains its location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only), providing a physical presence in the country for client meetings and document handling. All consultations are by appointment; contact the firm at (888) 437-7747 or at the Pereira line, +57 63419197, to schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eric Duport Jaramillo?
Eric Duport Jaramillo is the Of Counsel for Colombia Practice at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm with an international clientele. He is a Colombian-licensed attorney who previously served as Minister Counselor at the Colombian Embassy to the European Union and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted to practice law in the United States. He works alongside the firm’s US-licensed attorneys, providing Colombian-law support and serving as a liaison for Spanish-speaking clients with US legal needs.
Is Eric Duport Jaramillo licensed to practice law in the United States?
No. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia only and is not admitted in any US state bar. His work with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to matters of Colombian law and to his role as a liaison between the firm’s international clients and its US-licensed attorneys. Any US-law matter — including US immigration petitions, federal litigation, or state-court proceedings — is handled by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney at the firm. This division ensures compliance with applicable bar rules in both countries.
What types of Colombian legal matters does the firm handle?
The firm, through Mr. Duport Jaramillo, advises on Colombian corporate law, Colombian family law, Colombian regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions that involve Colombian parties or Colombian-law questions. Common engagements include Colombian business formation for US-based entrepreneurs, Colombian divorce and child-custody matters with US-nexus parties, and due diligence on Colombian counterparties for US transactions. Because Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted in Colombia and is not admitted in any US state bar, Colombian-law matters are handled by him while US-law matters remain with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys.
Does the firm have a physical location in Colombia?
Yes. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia, where Mr. Duport Jaramillo is available for consultations by appointment. The Pereira location serves as a point of contact for Colombian clients and for US-based clients with matters involving Colombian law. All visits are by appointment only. To schedule a consultation at the Pereira location, contact the firm at +57 63419197 or through the firm’s US toll-free line at (888) 437-7747.
What languages does Mr. Duport Jaramillo speak?
Mr. Duport Jaramillo is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. His trilingual capability allows him to communicate directly with clients, legal counterparts, and government institutions in Colombia, the United States, and Europe. Spanish-speaking clients working with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. can communicate with Mr. Duport Jaramillo in their native language for Colombian-law matters, while English-language communication is available for coordination with the firm’s US-based attorneys.
How do I schedule a consultation regarding a Colombia-related legal matter?
Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 (US toll-free) or +57 63419197 (Pereira, Colombia) to schedule a consultation. The firm’s intake team can assess whether your matter involves Colombian law, US law, or both, and can arrange a consultation with the appropriate attorney. For matters primarily involving Colombian law, Mr. Duport Jaramillo is available. For matters primarily involving US law, Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney leads the engagement. All consultations are by appointment only.
What is Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s experience in international trade and diplomacy?
Before joining Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., Mr. Duport Jaramillo served as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union in Brussels and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. His diplomatic service involved work on international trade agreements, bilateral cooperation frameworks, and legal-policy matters between Colombia and EU member states. His tenure at the Pereira Chamber of Commerce focused on regional economic development and facilitating cross-border business relationships. This background informs his approach to cross-border legal matters involving Colombian entities and international parties.
Does Mr. Duport Jaramillo handle US immigration matters?
Mr. Duport Jaramillo does not handle US immigration matters as an attorney of record, as he is not admitted to practice law in the United States. US immigration matters — including USCIS petitions, consular processing, and removal defense — are handled by Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Mr. Duport Jaramillo may serve as a liaison for Spanish-speaking clients, assisting with communication and document coordination, but the legal representation before US immigration authorities is provided exclusively by US-licensed counsel. For guidance on your US immigration matter, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
About the author: Mr. Sris (Atchuthan Sriskandarajah, Esq.), Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He oversees the firm’s cross-border practice and serves as the responsible US attorney for sriscounsel.com content. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted to practice law in the United States.