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About Us

A family-run firm, built around your goals

The Summit Law Firm is dedicated to propelling businesses and individuals to new heights — with the personal guidance of a small firm and the breadth of a large one.

Our Mission

To provide the personal guidance and professional advocacy of a family-run law firm, blending protective legal counsel with trauma-informed mediation for families and businesses across Texas.

Our Vision

To redefine the legal experience by replacing billable-hour norms with a relentless commitment to our clients' growth and measurable success.

Core Values

Integrity

Published prices and honest counsel. You know the value and the cost before we begin.

Efficiency

Low overhead, modern tools, and work targeted squarely at your goal — not the billable hour.

Transparency

You are included in every step, so there are no surprises in strategy or in billing.

Community

A family-run firm that treats clients like neighbors, across every corner of Texas.

The team

Meet Caleb & Madison

Caleb Edwards, Attorney at Law & Certified Mediator

Attorney fees

All matters — $400 / hour

Mediation fees

Half Day · 4 hours
$800 per party
Full Day · 8 hours
$1,600 per party

Caleb Edwards

Attorney at Law & Certified Mediator · Litigation & Mediation

Caleb is a versatile attorney and mediator known for a strategic, informative, and results-oriented approach. He draws on a professional background that spans law, education, technical trades, and policy — a Certified Electrician’s Apprentice, a U.S. Senator’s Office legal intern, and the founder and president of a human-rights nonprofit at two universities. That foundation lets him structure high-stakes negotiations and bridge the technical gaps others miss.

His ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable steps comes from years teaching Advanced Placement World History and directing a Debate and Speech department. As a mediator he serves clients from individuals to international corporations, making sure every voice is equally represented.

Caleb views litigation as a costly last resort. He helps every party weigh the true time and expense of court against alternative dispute resolution, with the goal of a durable, efficient, and risk-averse agreement.

“Mediation is negotiation.”

Legal focus areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial & Residential Real Estate
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • Mineral Rights Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Wills, Probate, and Trusts

Education

  • Mediator’s Certificate — South Texas College of Law, Houston
  • Doctor of Law, J.D. — South Texas College of Law, Houston
  • M.A. International Relations & Affairs — St. Mary’s University, San Antonio
  • B.A. English Language & Literature — West Texas A&M University, Canyon
  • English — Richmond, The American International University in London

Associations

  • Texas Bar Association
  • Houston Bar Association
  • The Federalist Society
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Madison Edwards, Certified Mediator

Mediation fees

Half Day · 4 hours
$400 per party
Full Day · 8 hours
$800 per party

Madison Edwards

Certified Mediator · Trauma-Informed Mediation

Certified in Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care for Professionals, Madison makes sure every client has a supportive and empowering experience. She brings a uniquely effective approach to resolving disputes, drawing on a background that spans nonprofits, small businesses, and international corporations.

From coaching speech and debate camps to managing high-volume animal shelters, Madison is skilled at making complex, high-stress issues feel manageable. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, giving every party more control and less risk than traditional litigation, and guiding everyone toward a durable, successful agreement.

“Mediation is equal parts communication and collaboration.”

Mediation focus areas

  • Nonprofit organization disputes
  • Employment disputes
  • Contract disputes
  • Roommate disputes
  • Landlord-tenant disputes
  • Pet custody disputes

Education

  • Mediator’s Certificate — Dr. Clare Fowler | Mediate.com
  • Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care for Professionals — Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services
  • Communication Studies — Texas State University, San Marcos
  • General Studies — San Jacinto College, Pasadena
  • Canine Behavior Adjustment Training (C.B.A.T., in progress) — Grisha Stewart Academy
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