Law Offices of SRIS Peru
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that assists clients with legal matters involving Peru. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys, led by Mr. Sris, handle the US-law side of cross-border issues, while the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía — admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar — provides Peru-law support and serves as a liaison for Spanish-speaking clients. Whether you need US immigration guidance, help with a cross-border family matter, or advice on a business transaction that touches both countries, the firm can coordinate the US and Peru legal perspectives. For a consultation, call (888) 437-7747.
Cross-Border Legal Services for Peru-Related Matters
Many legal situations involve both the United States and Peru. A Peruvian national may seek a US visa, a US citizen may marry in Peru and need the marriage recognized in the US, or a business may need to navigate US regulatory requirements while operating in Peru. Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. focuses on the US-law dimensions of these matters, working in collaboration with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, for the Peru-law aspects.
The firm’s US-admitted attorneys can assist with immigration petitions, family-law issues that involve US courts, and US business compliance. For Peru-specific legal questions — such as Peruvian corporate formation, Peruvian family law, or Peruvian court procedures — the firm engages Mr. Mayandía, whose practice is limited to matters of Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison with the firm’s US-licensed attorneys. This division ensures that each side of a cross-border matter is handled by an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
How Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. Handles US-Law Aspects of Peru-Related Matters
When a client’s matter requires US legal work, Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-licensed Of Counsel take the lead. For example, a Peruvian professional seeking an H-1B visa will work with the firm on the Form I-129 petition and supporting documentation under US immigration law. A US citizen divorcing a spouse in Peru may need a US court to recognize the foreign divorce decree; the firm can handle the US recognition proceeding while Mr. Mayandía advises on the Peruvian divorce’s validity under Peruvian law.
Document authentication is another common need. A Peruvian birth certificate or marriage certificate intended for use in a US proceeding must be authenticated. The firm can guide clients through the US-side requirements, while Mr. Mayandía can assist with obtaining the necessary Peruvian documents and any required Peruvian certifications. The firm does not maintain a physical location in Peru; all US-law work is handled from the firm’s US locations, by appointment only.
About Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Peru Of Counsel
Mr. Sris, 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 has extensive experience in US immigration, family law, and business matters, and he oversees the firm’s cross-border practice. 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 Peru-law matters, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s role is limited to Peruvian law and to serving as a liaison for clients who need both US and Peruvian legal guidance. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring extensive combined legal experience to cross-border matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. help me get a US visa from Peru?
Yes, the firm’s US-licensed attorneys can prepare and file US visa petitions for Peruvian nationals. Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted Of Counsel handle the US immigration side, including Form I-129 for work visas, Form I-130 for family-based petitions, and Form I-485 for adjustment of status. The firm does not provide Peruvian immigration advice; for that, the firm can connect you with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar.
I was married in Peru. Will my marriage be recognized in the United States?
Generally, yes, under the doctrine of lex loci celebrationis. A marriage validly contracted under Peruvian law is presumptively recognized by US courts, subject to narrow public-policy exceptions. To use the marriage in a US legal proceeding, you will typically need an authenticated Peruvian marriage certificate. The firm can advise on the US recognition process, while Mr. Mayandía can assist with obtaining the Peruvian document and any required Peruvian certifications. For a consultation, call (888) 437-7747.
How does the firm handle a cross-border business transaction involving Peru?
The firm’s US-licensed attorneys handle the US legal aspects, and the firm’s Peru Of Counsel handles the Peruvian legal aspects. For example, if a US company is acquiring a Peruvian subsidiary, the firm can advise on US securities laws, US tax considerations, and US contract drafting, while Martín Mayandía, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, can advise on Peruvian corporate law, Peruvian labor law, and Peruvian regulatory approvals. The two sides coordinate to ensure the transaction is compliant in both countries.
What if I need to serve legal papers on someone in Peru?
The firm can assist with the US-side requirements for international service of process, and its Peru Of Counsel can advise on the procedures under Peruvian law. Service of process from a US court to a recipient in Peru must comply with both US procedural rules and Peruvian law. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys can prepare the necessary US court documents and guide you through the applicable US rules, while Mr. Mayandía can advise on the Peruvian requirements and help coordinate service through appropriate channels in Peru.
Does the firm have an office in Peru?
No, Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. does not maintain a physical location in Peru. The firm’s US locations are in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, all by appointment only. For Peru-law matters, the firm collaborates with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, who is based in Peru and admitted to practice law there. All US-law work is performed by the firm’s US-admitted attorneys from its US locations.
How do I get started with a cross-border matter involving Peru?
Contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 to schedule a consultation. During the consultation, the firm will assess the US-law aspects of your matter and, if Peru-law issues are involved, can arrange for Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar, to provide Peru-law support. The firm’s US-licensed attorneys will remain your primary point of contact for the US side of the matter.