Sriskandarajah attorney
For Colombian businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking a US-admitted attorney named Sriskandarajah, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 with locations in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pereira, Colombia. Mr. Sris (Atchuthan Sriskandarajah, Esq.), the firm’s Owner and Founder, is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York — five US jurisdictions. He serves as the responsible US attorney for the firm’s cross-border practice. For cross-border brand protection and business entity matters involving Colombia, the firm coordinates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia matters, who is licensed in Colombia. Mr. Duport Jaramillo is admitted to practice law in Colombia. He is not admitted to practice law in the United States. This page addresses how a US-admitted attorney with the surname Sriskandarajah handles brand and entity matters for clients with Colombian connections. Reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What a US-Admitted Attorney Can Do for Colombian Brand and Entity Matters
When a Colombian business or entrepreneur needs legal counsel involving US law — such as forming a US subsidiary, registering a US trademark, or structuring cross-border commercial agreements — a US-admitted attorney is essential. Under US legal ethics rules, only an attorney admitted to a US state bar may provide legal advice on US federal and state law. Mr. Sris, admitted in five US jurisdictions, provides US-side counsel on brand protection, business entity formation, and commercial transactions. For the Colombian-law dimension of these matters — such as verifying a Colombian corporation’s good standing or advising on Colombian trademark registration — the firm collaborates with its Colombia-admitted Of Counsel. This jurisdictional division ensures each side of the cross-border matter receives counsel from an attorney licensed in the relevant country.
Brand and entity matters between Colombia and the United States frequently involve trademark protection under the Lanham Act, US entity formation choices such as the limited liability company or C-corporation, and international commercial agreements governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods where applicable. The 1961 Hague Apostille Convention — to which both Colombia and the United States are contracting parties — facilitates authentication of Colombian corporate documents for use in US proceedings through apostille rather than consular legalization. As of 2024, Colombia has been a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention since 2001, streamlining the document-authentication process between the two countries. Mr. Sris and the firm’s network coordinate the US-law aspects of these cross-border commercial and brand matters.
How Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Approaches Brand and Entity Matters with Colombian Connections
For a Colombian entrepreneur or established business entering the US market, the firm typically begins with an assessment of the client’s US legal needs: Is a US trademark registration needed? Will a US subsidiary entity be formed, and if so, in which state? Are there existing contracts, distribution agreements, or licensing arrangements that require US-law review? Mr. Sris provides US-side legal counsel on these questions — drawing on the firm’s experience since 1997 with business and commercial matters across Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Where the Colombian-law side requires separate handling, the firm engages its Colombia-admitted Of Counsel to ensure Colombian legal requirements are met.
The jurisdictional division of work is structured to comply with applicable bar rules in both countries. Mr. Sris handles the US-law components: entity formation, US trademark applications, US contract negotiation, and US regulatory questions. Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia matters — who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted to practice law in the United States — serves as a liaison for international clients and handles Colombian-law matters where required. This dual-jurisdiction approach addresses the practical reality that cross-border brand and entity work touches the law of both countries, and neither a single US-admitted attorney nor a single Colombia-admitted attorney can provide comprehensive counsel across both legal systems simultaneously.
About Mr. Sris and the Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Of Counsel Network
Mr. Sris (Atchuthan Sriskandarajah, Esq.) is the Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., which he founded in 1997. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, Mr. Sris serves as the responsible US attorney for the firm’s cross-border practice. He is a former prosecutor. Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova), the bill that became the 2019 revision to Va. Code § 20-107.3(g). For Colombia-related brand and entity matters, Mr. Sris collaborates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia matters, who brings experience from his prior service as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. 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 matters of Colombian law and to serving as a liaison for international clients with US-licensed attorneys at the firm. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, operates by appointment only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Sriskandarajah attorney and where is he admitted?
Atchuthan Sriskandarajah, known professionally as Mr. Sris, is the Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., a US law firm he founded in 1997. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He serves as the responsible US attorney for the firm’s cross-border practice, providing US-side counsel on brand protection, business entity formation, and commercial matters. Mr. Sris is a former prosecutor who testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635. For Colombia-connected matters, he coordinates with the firm’s Colombia-admitted Of Counsel on the Colombian-law side of cross-border engagements.
Can Mr. Sris help a Colombian business register a US trademark?
Yes — Mr. Sris, as a US-admitted attorney, can provide US-side counsel on federal trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office under the Lanham Act. A Colombian business seeking US trademark protection needs a US-admitted attorney to handle the USPTO application process, respond to office actions, and advise on US trademark law questions including likelihood of confusion and distinctiveness. The Colombian-law side — such as verifying the Colombian trademark registration that may serve as a priority basis — is handled separately through the firm’s Colombia-admitted Of Counsel where needed. For guidance on a specific trademark matter, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What type of US business entity should a Colombian entrepreneur form?
The appropriate US entity type for a Colombian entrepreneur depends on the business’s goals, tax considerations, and operational structure — common options include the limited liability company (LLC) and the C-corporation. An LLC offers pass-through taxation and flexibility, while a C-corporation may be preferable for businesses planning to seek venture capital or go public. The choice of formation state — often Delaware for its established corporate law or a state where the business will have physical operations — is also a strategic decision. Mr. Sris provides US-side counsel on entity selection and formation in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Colombian tax implications of US entity ownership are addressed in coordination with the firm’s Colombia-admitted Of Counsel.
Does Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. have an attorney licensed in Colombia?
The firm collaborates with Eric Duport Jaramillo, Of Counsel for Colombia matters, who is admitted to practice law in Colombia and is not admitted to practice law in the United States. Mr. Duport Jaramillo’s prior experience includes service as Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Colombia to the European Union and as Executive President of the Pereira Chamber of Commerce. 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 US-licensed attorneys at the firm. For US-law matters, Mr. Sris serves as the responsible US attorney. The firm maintains a location in Pereira, Colombia, by appointment only.
Is an apostille required for Colombian corporate documents used in the United States?
Yes — under the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, to which both Colombia and the United States are contracting parties, Colombian public documents intended for use in the US are authenticated by apostille rather than consular legalization. Colombia has been a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention since 2001. This means a Colombian certificate of incorporation, good-standing certificate, or commercial registry extract can be authenticated with an apostille issued by the competent Colombian authority. The apostille certifies the authenticity of the document’s signature, seal, or stamp so it may be received in US proceedings. For documents from non-Convention countries, the older chain-legalization process through consular channels would apply instead. For guidance on document authentication in your specific cross-border matter, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
How does Colombian brand law differ from US brand law?
Colombian trademark law operates under the civil-law tradition and is administered by the Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC), while US trademark law derives from the common-law tradition with registration through the USPTO under the Lanham Act. In Colombia, trademark rights are primarily acquired through registration with the SIC, and the Andean Community’s Decision 486 provides a common intellectual-property framework for Colombia and other member states. In the United States, trademark rights can arise from actual use in commerce even without registration, though federal registration confers significant advantages. Colombian law’s classification of goods and services follows the Nice Classification, as does US practice. A brand operating in both countries typically needs separate trademark registrations in each jurisdiction. For specific guidance, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What is the first step for a Colombian business seeking US legal counsel?
The first step is a consultation to identify the US legal needs — whether entity formation, brand protection, contract review, or regulatory compliance — and to determine which US and Colombian legal questions the matter raises. During the consultation, Mr. Sris assesses the US-law dimensions and identifies where Colombian-law counsel is needed, at which point the firm’s Colombia-admitted Of Counsel may be engaged for the Colombian-law side. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, operates by appointment only. Consultations are by appointment; contact information is below. To discuss your cross-border matter, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Can the firm handle both the Colombian and US sides of a business matter?
The firm addresses cross-border brand and entity matters through a coordinated approach: Mr. Sris handles the US-law side as the US-admitted attorney of record, and the Colombia-admitted Of Counsel handles the Colombian-law side for matters requiring Colombian legal representation. This division ensures compliance with US bar rules and Colombian legal-ethics requirements under Ley 1123 de 2007. For a Colombian business forming a US subsidiary, for example, Mr. Sris would handle the US entity formation while the Colombia-admitted Of Counsel would address any Colombian corporate-governance or regulatory questions. Each attorney practices only in the jurisdiction where they are admitted. For guidance on your specific cross-border situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The information on this site is general in nature and should not be construed as legal advice for any particular matter. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm. Attorneys are admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Foreign attorneys collaborating with the firm are not admitted to the practice of law in any US state and their work is limited to matters of foreign law and to liaison roles with US-licensed attorneys. No attorney in the firm or its Of Counsel network practices law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. This page discusses general principles of cross-border legal practice and does not constitute legal advice for any specific matter. Cross-border legal questions depend on the specific facts, jurisdictions involved, and current law in multiple countries. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction before taking any action. Attorney responsible for this advertising: Mr. Sris. Attorney responsible for this advertising in the State of New Jersey: Atchuthan Sriskandarajah, Esq. Results may vary. The firm’s location in Pereira, Colombia, is by appointment only.