Atty. John Daniel Surma

Atty. John Daniel Surma

Mr. John Daniel Surma is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, workplace safety and health, transportation and 12 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (832) 900-0560

Profile Summary

About John Daniel Surma at a glance

John Daniel Surma is a contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin - W.D. Wis (1995), Wisconsin (1995), Wisconsin - E.D. Wis (1996), and Texas (2001). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1994) and University of Winsconsin - Platteville (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Associations and Activities •Defense Research Institute •Houston Bar Association •State Bar of Texas •State Bar of Wisconsin •Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Daniel Surma is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, workplace safety and health, transportation and 12 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Winsconsin - Platteville in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Daniel Surma's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

John Daniel Surma is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Daniel Surma is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Daniel Surma is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Daniel Surma is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

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

John Daniel Surma is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Daniel Surma

Where is John Daniel Surma's law office located?
John Daniel Surma's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Daniel Surma handle?
John Daniel Surma focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Daniel Surma practiced law?
John Daniel Surma has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Daniel Surma go to law school?
John Daniel Surma earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact John Daniel Surma for a consultation?
You can contact John Daniel Surma directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Daniel Surma received?
John Daniel Surma's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1994
B.S.
University of Winsconsin - Platteville
- 1992

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin - W.D. Wis
Admitted: 1995
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1995
Wisconsin - E.D. Wis
Admitted: 1996
Texas
Admitted: 2001
Texas - E.D. Tex
Admitted: 2001
Texas - S.D. Tex
Admitted: 2001
Texas - N.D. Tex
Admitted: 2001
Texas - W.D. Tex
Admitted: 2001

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