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.
General Employment Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 31+ Years Experience
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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.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Daniel Surma handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Contracts in Houston
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Personal Injury in Houston
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 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment Law in Houston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Daniel Surma is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Daniel Surma is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real Estate Law in Houston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Daniel Surma is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose John Daniel Surma
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Daniel Surma's practice in the field of contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Daniel Surma brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin - W.D. Wis, Wisconsin, and Wisconsin - E.D. Wis, John Daniel Surma can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, personal injury, and employment, John Daniel Surma can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means John Daniel Surma attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John Daniel Surma Handles in Houston
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