Law Offices of SRIS Colombia
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm founded in 1997, advises on legal matters where United States and Colombian interests intersect. The firm’s principal attorney, Mr. Sris (former prosecutor, admitted in five US jurisdictions), leads US-law representation while collaborating with foreign-jurisdiction Of Counsel for Colombian law. Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia matters, is licensed in Colombia and not admitted in any US state bar; his practice with the firm is limited to matters of Colombian law and serves as a liaison for clients with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not itself practice Colombian law or represent clients before Colombian courts. All US-side work is handled by Mr. Sris. Reach the firm at (888) 437-7747 for a consultation on your cross-border legal needs.
Cross-Border Legal Support for US–Colombia Matters
International legal issues between the United States and Colombia require coordinated handling of two distinct legal systems and a clear division of professional responsibility. The firm assists with US immigration (family-based petitions, employment visas, and consular processing for Colombian nationals), cross-border business transactions (contracts, due diligence, and regulatory matters), family law (divorce, child custody, and recognition of Colombian marriages), and international asset protection. For Colombian-law elements, the firm works with its network of Colombia-admitted Of Counsel to address matters such as Colombian corporate structuring, property disputes, and local enforcement of US judgments. The 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, to which Colombia is a signatory, streamlines document authentication between the two countries—a common step in cross-border legal processes.
How Mr. Sris and His Of Counsel Network Handle These Matters
Each cross-border engagement is divided by jurisdiction to ensure that a US-licensed attorney handles US law while a Colombia-admitted Of Counsel, if needed, addresses Colombian law. Mr. Sris, admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, manages all US-side tasks: preparing immigration petitions, structuring business deals under US law, and litigating in US courts. When a matter involves Colombian legal questions—such as the validity of a Colombian marriage, enforcement of a Colombian judgment, or a local business registration—the firm coordinates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is not admitted in any US state bar; his work for Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is limited to Colombian law services and liaison functions. The firm maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia (by appointment only) to facilitate in-person coordination.
About the Attorneys
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor who founded the firm in 1997. Admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, he has practiced across five US jurisdictions. Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova), which became the 2019 revision to Va. Code § 20-107.3(g).
Eric Duport Jaramillo serves as Of Counsel for Colombia matters. A former Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union and former President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Duport Jaramillo holds a J.D. from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. He is licensed 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. provide legal representation in Colombia?
No. The firm is a US law firm and does not practice Colombian law. For matters requiring Colombian-law advice, the firm collaborates with its Colombia-admitted Of Counsel, Eric Duport Jaramillo. Direct representation before Colombian authorities would be handled by Mr. Duport Jaramillo independently. If you require representation in Colombia today, you should consult an attorney admitted by the Consejo Superior de la Judicatura. You may also contact the firm to express interest in services once its Colombia practice expands.
Does the firm assist Colombian nationals with US immigration matters?
Yes. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, represent Colombian nationals in US immigration proceedings. This includes family-based petitions (such as for spouses or children), employment-based visas (including L-1 intracompany transferees and E-2 treaty investors), consular processing at the US Embassy in Bogotá, and naturalization. For Colombian immigration requirements—such as obtaining a Colombian visa—please contact a Colombia-admitted attorney or the firm’s Of Counsel.
How does the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention affect legal documents between the US and Colombia?
Colombia is a signatory to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, which