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Atty. Carol J Surma

Atty. Carol J Surma

Carol J Surma is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate section, probate & estate planning and 5 other areas of law. Carol received a B.A. degree from Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Farmington Farmington 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Carol J Surma at a glance

Carol J Surma is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Farmington, Michigan. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1983) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1983). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Farmington, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Carol J Surma is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate section, probate & estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • Carol received a B.A. degree from Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Carol practices in Farmington, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Carol J Surma's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carol J Surma handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Carol J Surma is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

Carol J Surma is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Carol J Surma is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Carol J Surma is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Carol J Surma is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Farmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carol J Surma

Where is Carol J Surma's law office located?
Carol J Surma's law practice is located in Farmington, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carol J Surma handle?
Carol J Surma focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Carol J Surma practiced law?
Carol J Surma has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Carol J Surma go to law school?
Carol J Surma earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Carol J Surma for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1982
B.A.
Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1983

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