Daniel Trujillo Esmeral

Overview

Daniel Trujillo Esmeral is a strategic partner who helps employers navigate the pitfalls, seen and unseen, that come with running a business. Daniel assists businesses of all sizes as they address their legal issues, mitigate risk, and comply with federal and state laws. Daniel focuses his practice on providing proactive and preventative counseling and defending businesses throughout the litigation process.

The dual nature of Daniel’s practice allows him to partner with clients to come up with solutions to their legal issues, big and small, while they focus on growing their businesses. From representing Fortune 100 companies to mom-and-pop businesses, Daniel has represented businesses in all aspects of representing and protecting the business that they’ve built hard to build.

Daniel’s litigation experience includes successfully obtaining and defending preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders in matters related to restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and unfair competition throughout the nation. His work before state and federal tribunals and administrative boards, including litigation before state supreme courts and federal courts of appeal ensure that businesses are well represented in all aspects of the litigation process, including in claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under an array of federal and state laws.

Daniel’s years of experience representing employees gives him an advantage when providing employment counseling to businesses for compliance with state and federal employment laws. He leverages his background representing employers and employees to advocate for the interests of employers to help advance policy that minimizes legal risks with minimal cost and impact.

Publications

• Author, "California’s ambulance fraud is a red-light emergency,” The Washington Examiner, May 14, 2026
• Author, "On Pharmacy Lawsuit Strategy, Government Must go Back to Basics," The Center Square, March 27, 2026

Civic

• Advisory Board Member, The Platform of Hope, 2021 - 2022

Professional

• Judicial Nominations Committee Member, Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, 2026 to Present
• Member, Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia, 2020 to Present
  • Immediate Past President, 2026 to Present
  • President, 2025 - 2026
  • President Elect, 2024 - 2025
  • Vice President of Membership, 2021 - 2023
  • Membership Committee Chair, 2020 - 2021
• Member, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2021 to Present
  • Secretary, 2022 - 2025
  • Board Member, 2021 - 2022
• Nominations Committee, District of Columbia Bar Association, 2026 to Present