Eric Duport Pereira Chamber of Commerce
Eric Duport Jaramillo (admitted to practice law in Colombia, not admitted in the United States) served as the Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio de Pereira) before joining Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. as Of Counsel · Colombia Practice. 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. His leadership at one of Colombia’s most influential regional chambers of commerce gave him deep insight into the legal and regulatory needs of businesses operating in Colombia’s Coffee Region (Eje Cafetero). He now applies that experience to assist international clients who need guidance on cross-border matters involving Colombia. Reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to inquire about Colombia-related legal matters.
Eric Duport Jaramillo’s Tenure at the Pereira Chamber of Commerce
The Cámara de Comercio de Pereira is the principal business-registration and commercial-dispute resolution body serving Pereira, Dosquebradas, and the surrounding municipalities in the department of Risaralda. As its Executive President, Eric Duport Jaramillo led initiatives that shaped the region’s commercial infrastructure — from business formalization programs to international trade promotion. The Pereira Chamber of Commerce, like all Colombian chambers of commerce under the oversight of Confecámaras, performs quasi-governmental functions including maintaining the Registro Mercantil (commercial registry), operating arbitration and conciliation centers, and supporting regional economic development. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. His practice with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to Colombian-law matters and to liaison work with US-licensed attorneys at the firm.
During his presidency, Mr. Duport Jaramillo worked extensively with Colombian regulatory agencies, international trade delegations, and the legal community in the Coffee Region. This experience provided him with a practical understanding of the regulatory steps a foreign business must navigate when entering the Colombian market — from commercial registration with the local chamber of commerce to compliance with Colombia’s foreign-investment framework. For US-based clients of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. who are exploring business opportunities in Colombia, Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s familiarity with the Pereira business ecosystem and his relationships across Colombian institutions offer an informed starting point for assessing a cross-border venture. Any US-law dimension of such a matter is handled by Mr. Sris or another US-licensed attorney at the firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eric Duport Jaramillo?
Eric Duport Jaramillo is Of Counsel · Colombia Practice at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., and the former Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio de Pereira). He holds a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and is licensed to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in any US state bar. Before his chamber of commerce tenure, he served as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union. His work at the firm is limited to Colombian-law matters and to serving as a liaison for international clients who work with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys on their US-side legal needs.
What did Eric Duport Jaramillo do as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce?
As Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, Eric Duport Jaramillo oversaw business registration, commercial dispute resolution, and regional economic development programs for Pereira and the surrounding Risaralda department. Colombian chambers of commerce perform quasi-governmental functions under the oversight of Confecámaras. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s responsibilities included managing the commercial registry, operating the chamber’s arbitration and conciliation center, and engaging with international trade delegations. This role gave him direct experience with the regulatory environment that governs Colombian businesses and foreign enterprises operating within the country.
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 work 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. If your matter involves US law — including US immigration matters before USCIS or the Executive Office for Immigration Review — a US-licensed attorney such as Mr. Sris (admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York) serves as the attorney of record. The division between US-law and Colombian-law responsibilities is maintained on every cross-border matter the firm handles.
How does Eric Duport Jaramillo’s chamber of commerce background help clients?
His experience at the Pereira Chamber of Commerce equipped him with firsthand knowledge of Colombian business registration, regulatory compliance, and the regional economic landscape of the Coffee Region. For a US company or individual evaluating a business venture in Colombia, understanding the commercial-registry requirements, local permitting processes, and chamber-of-commerce procedures is essential. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s background provides practical context for these questions. His chamber presidency also means he has worked across sectors — agriculture, manufacturing, services, international trade — and can assess how Colombian regulatory frameworks apply to a particular cross-border matter. His work at the firm is limited to Colombian law and to liaison functions with US-licensed attorneys.
What types of Colombia-related matters can Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. assist with?
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. assists clients with cross-border matters that involve both US law and Colombian law, maintaining a strict division of responsibilities between US-licensed and Colombian-licensed attorneys. On the US-law side, Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed Of Counsel handle matters including US immigration, US business formation, and US litigation involving Colombian parties. On the Colombian-law side, the firm’s Colombia-practice attorneys address Colombian legal questions in collaboration with US counsel. This structure avoids unauthorized practice of law in either jurisdiction. For a consultation on a specific cross-border matter, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
Does Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. have a location in Pereira, Colombia?
Yes. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia, at Carrera 7 # 18-80, Oficina 606, Edificio Centro Financiero, Pereira, RDA, Colombia. All firm locations, including the Pereira location, are by appointment only. The Pereira location supports the firm’s Colombia practice and facilitates communication with clients in the Coffee Region. The firm’s US principal location is in Virginia. Consultations at any location are scheduled in advance. To arrange an appointment at the Pereira location, call the firm’s Colombia line at +57 63419197 or the US toll-free line at (888) 437-7747.
Can Eric Duport Jaramillo represent me in a US court?
No. Eric Duport Jaramillo is not admitted to any US state bar and cannot appear in US courts or represent clients in US legal proceedings. He is admitted to practice law exclusively in Colombia. If your matter requires representation in a US court or before a US administrative agency, a US-licensed attorney at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. serves as counsel of record. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s role on cross-border matters is limited to Colombian-law analysis and to acting as a liaison between the client and the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. For guidance on US-court representation involving Colombian parties or Colombian-law issues, contact the firm at (888) 437-7747.
What languages does the firm’s Colombia practice team speak?
The Colombia practice team at Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. communicates in Spanish and English. Eric Duport Jaramillo is a native Spanish speaker and is also fluent in English and French. The firm’s staff includes Spanish-speaking professionals who can assist Spanish-speaking clients with intake and communication. Mr. Sris, the firm’s Owner and Founder, speaks English and Tamil. For clients who prefer to conduct consultations in Spanish, the firm’s Colombia-practice attorneys and staff can accommodate that preference. Contact the Pereira location at +57 63419197 or call the US toll-free line at (888) 437-7747.
What is the Pereira Chamber of Commerce and why does it matter for cross-border legal work?
The Cámara de Comercio de Pereira is the official business registry and commercial dispute-resolution body for Pereira and the surrounding Risaralda department in Colombia’s Coffee Region. Under Colombian law, chambers of commerce perform functions that go beyond what a US chamber of commerce typically handles — they maintain the commercial registry, operate arbitration and conciliation centers, and serve as the first point of regulatory contact for businesses. For a foreign enterprise entering the Colombian market, registration with the local chamber of commerce is often one of the earliest legal steps. Eric Duport Jaramillo’s familiarity with these procedures, gained during his tenure as the chamber’s Executive President, gives him practical insight into the compliance pathway for cross-border business ventures in the region.
How do I schedule a consultation about a Colombia-related legal matter?
Consultations with Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. on Colombia-related cross-border matters are by appointment and can be scheduled by calling (888) 437-7747 (US toll-free) or +57 63419197 (Pereira). The firm’s intake process routes Colombia-practice inquiries to the appropriate attorney based on the legal issues involved. If your matter requires Colombian-law analysis, the firm’s Colombia Of Counsel provides that input while a US-licensed attorney handles any US-law dimension. All firm locations, including the Pereira location at Carrera 7 # 18-80, Oficina 606, Edificio Centro Financiero, are by appointment only. You may also reach the firm by email at colombia@sriscounsel.com.