
Daniel Raymond Dutko, Insurance Attorney in Texas
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Motorcycle
Senior AssociateatRusty Hardin & Associates, LLP
TX
Practicing insurance in Texas since 2006.
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Daniel Raymond Dutko is a senior associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Motorcycle. Daniel has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP.
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation · Motorcycle
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Motorcycle matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Daniel Raymond Dutko: Daniel Raymond Dutko is a senior associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Motorcycle. Daniel has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Daniel Raymond Dutko
Daniel concentrates on insurance, litigation, motorcycle, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Litigation
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Motorcycle
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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TBI/SCI
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Wrongful Death
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Insurance cases in Texas
Daniel takes insurance matters in Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Texas
Daniel takes litigation matters in Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Motorcycle cases in Texas
Daniel takes motorcycle matters in Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Texas
Daniel takes personal injury matters in Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Texas
Daniel takes product liability matters in Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Daniel Raymond Dutko — Over 20 years of Texas insurance experience
Daniel Raymond Dutko is a senior associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Motorcycle. Daniel has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP.
Daniel Raymond Dutko is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, litigation and 4 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Texas A&M University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years. Daniel practices at Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP in Houston, TX.
Daniel's approach to insurance cases
Daniel Raymond Dutko is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, litigation and 4 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Texas A&M University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years. Daniel practices at Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP in Houston, TX.
Clients Daniel works with
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and motorcycle matters across Texas.
Credentials
Daniel Raymond Dutko's legal education and bar admissions
South Texas College of Law
J.D. · 2005
Texas A&M University
B.A. History · 2002
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
Texas
2006 · ACTIVE
Daniel studied at J.D. in South Texas College of Law and B.A. History in Texas A&M University.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in South Texas College of Law and B.A. History in Texas A&M University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Daniel Raymond Dutko's office in Houston
Daniel's primary office is at 5 Houston Center, 1401 McKinney, Suite 2250, Houston, TX, 77010. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP
5 Houston Center, 1401 McKinney, Suite 2250
Houston, TX 77010
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How to hire Daniel Raymond Dutko — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Raymond Dutko
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Texas typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Texas?
Daniel is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new insurance clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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