Working together to find solutions
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that focuses on compromise and communication instead of litigation.
Mediation
At The Summit Law Firm, every mediation is conducted by a certified mediator. Mediators are neutral professionals who help disputing people and companies find equitable solutions that work for everyone involved. The mediator represents each party equally and each party is responsible for paying an equal portion of the mediator’s fee.
Mediation Fast Facts
We specialize in international and domestic business disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, labor disputes, nonprofit disputes, and pet custody disputes mediation. Our certified mediators provide expert guidance on communication, negotiation, and problem-solving in order to support all parties as they craft a collaborative conclusion to their dispute.
- All mediation sessions are held remotely over Zoom unless otherwise noted.
- Mediations are held in Half Day mediation sessions or Whole Day mediation sessions.
- Half Day mediation is a 4 hour session.
- Whole Day mediations is an 8 hour session.
- Schedule a single mediation session or multiple mediation sessions depending on your needs.
- All parties pay the same mediation fee and all parties are equal clients of the mediator.
- Mediation session fees range from $400 to $1,600 on average . Exact fees are listed under each mediator.
All of The Summit Law Firm mediators prioritize empowering all parties and work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes. Each mediator brings their own individual mediation style and professional expertise to the mediation table. Find the mediator that matches your needs below.
Madison Edwards
Certified Mediator
Trauma Informed Mediation
Certified in Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care for Professionals, Madison ensures every client receives a supportive and empowering experience. She offers a uniquely effective approach to resolving disputes by leveraging a diverse professional background spanning nonprofits, small businesses, and international corporations.
Complex Concepts Made Simple
Drawing on her experience coaching speech and debate camps and managing high-volume animal shelters, Madison is skilled at making complex, high-stress issues feel manageable and easy to understand.
Madison’s mediation focus areas include:
- Nonprofit Organization Disputes
- Employment Disputes
- Contract Disputes
- Roommate Disputes
- Landlord Tenant Disputes
- Pet Custody Disputes
Client-Focused Conflict Resolution Process
Her mediation style is collaborative and straightforward, dedicated to giving all parties more control and less risk than traditional litigation. She is focused on guiding everyone toward a durable, successful agreement.
“Mediation is equal parts communication and collaboration.”
Mediation Fees
Half Day | 4 Hours
$400 per party
Full Day | 8 Hours
$800 per party
Contact for rates on matters over $1 million.
Interests
- Fostering Dogs
- Reading
- Camping
- Local Theater
- Live Music
- Museums
- Volunteering
- Binge-Watching Netflix
Education
Mediator’s Certificate
Dr. Clare Fowler | Mediate.com
Trauma and Trauma Informed Care for Professionals Certificate
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Communication Studies
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
General Studies
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas
Canine Behavior Adjustment Training C.B.A.T. (in progress)
Grisha Stewart Academy
Caleb Edwards
Attorney at Law & Certified Mediator
Professional Conflict Resolution and Legal Mediation
Caleb is a versatile attorney and mediator known for his strategic, informative, and results-oriented approach. He offers clients a unique depth of insight by leveraging his diverse professional background that spans law, education, technical trades, and policy settings as a Certified Electrician’s Apprentice, a U.S. Senator’s Office Legal Intern, and a human rights nonprofit founder/president at two universities. This comprehensive foundation allows him to effectively structure high-stakes negotiations and bridge technical gaps.
Strategic Clarity and Expertise
Caleb’s ability to translate complex legal concepts into accessible, actionable steps stems from his experience as a high school Advanced Placement World History Teacher and Debate and Speech Department Director. As a mediator, he provides practical and effective legal insights to clients ranging from individuals to international corporations, ensuring every voice is equally represented.
Caleb’s diverse legal focus areas include:
- Civil Litigation
- Commerical & Residential Real Estate
- Business Law
- Corporate Governance
- Mineral Rights Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Wills, Probate, and Trusts
Caleb specializes in medation that requires a strategic focus including:
- Complex Contract Negotiations
- Business & Commercial Disputes
- Corporate Governance/Organizational/Policy Disputes
- Commercial & Residential Real Estate Disputes
Direct and Cost-Conscious Approach
Caleb’s mediation style is professional and direct. He views litigation as a costly alternative and proactively helps parties evaluate the true time and financial commitment of taking a case to court compared to alternative dispute resolution. His goal is to provide information that empowers all parties to reach a durable, efficient, and risk-averse agreement.
“Mediation is negotiation.”
Mediation Fees
Half Day | 4 Hours
$800 per party
Full Day | 8 Hours
$1,600 per party
Contact for rates on matters over $1 million.
Associations & Memberships
Texas Bar Association
Houston Bar Association
Federalist Society
Interests
- Tang Soo Do (Black Belt)
- Hapkido (Black Belt)
- Sport Shooting
- Orienteering
- Lord of The Rings & Star Trek
- Volunteering with Local Nonprofits
Attorney Fees
All Matters | Guaranteed through December 31, 2026
$400 per hour
Education
Mediator’s Certificate
South Texas College of Law
Houston, Texas
Doctor of Law, J.D.
South Texas College of Law
Houston, Texas
International Relations and Affairs, M.A.
St. Mary’s University
San Antonio, Texas
English Language and Literature, B.A.
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, Texas
English Language and Literature
Richmond, The American International University in London
London, England
Our Clients
The Summit Law Firm provides expert mediation services for a variety of industries and companies.
Including but not limited to:
- Commercial Construction
- Residential Construction
- Commercial Real Estate
- Residential Real Estate
- General Contractors
- Sub-Contractors
- Real Estate Investment Trust
- Private Real Estate Investors
- Commercial Landlord
- Residential Landlords
- HOAs
- Manufacturers
- Consulting Firms
- Restaurants
- Property Management
- Travel Resorts
- Short Term Rental Owners
- Short Term Rental Management
- Hotels + Motels
- Retailers
- Self Storage
- Professional Services
- Nonprofit organizations
- GLAM organizations
- Academic organizations
- Churches
- Animal welfare organizations
- Pet parents
- Individuals
Locations:
Amarillo, Texas
- Borger, Texas
- Canyon, Texas
- Childress, Texas
- Dumas, Texas
- Fritch, Texas
- Hereford, Texas
- Memphis, Texas
- Pampa, Texas
- Perryton, Texas
- Spearman, Texas
Austin, Texas
- Buda, Texas
- Cedar Park, Texas
- Georgetown, Texas
- Hutto, Texas
- Kyle, Texas
- Leander, Texas
- Lockhart, Texas
- Pflugerville, Texas
- Round Rocks, Texas
- San Marcos, Texas
Beaumont, Texas
- Baytown, Texas
- Conroe, Texas
- Lake Charles, Texas
- Nederland, Texas
- Orange, Texas
- Port Arthur, Texas
- Port Neches, Texas
- Vidor, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
- Aransas Pass, Texas
- Bishop, Texas
- Ingleside, Texas
- Fulton, Texas
- Mathis, Texas
- Portland, Texas
- Robstown, Texas
- Rockport, Texas
- Sinton, Texas
- Taft, Texas
Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas
- Allen, Texas
- Carrollton, Texas
- Cedar Hill, Texas
- Denton, Texas
- Desoto, Texas
- Farmers Branch, Texas
- Frisco, Texas
- Garland, Texas
- Grand Prairie, Texas
- Grapevine, Texas
- Irving, Texas
- Lancaster, Texas
- Lewisville, Texas
- Little Elm, Texas
- McKinney, Texas
- Mesquite, Texas
- Plano, Texas
- Richardson, Texas
- Rowlett, Texas
- Wylie, Texas
El Paso, Texas
- Agua Dulce, Texas
- Anthony, Texas
- Canutillo, Texas
- Fabens, Texas
- Fort Bliss, Texas
- Homestead
- Meadows South, Texas
- Horizon City, Texas
- San Elizario, Texas
- Socorro, Texas
- Sparks, Texas
- Westway, Texas
- Vinton, Texas
Houston, Texas
- Angleton, Texas
- Atascocita, Texas
- Bryan, Texas
- College Station, Texas
- Conroe, Texas
- Deer Park, Texas
- Fort Bend, Texas
- Friendswood, TexasGalveston, Texas
- Humble, Texas
- Katy, Texas
- La Porte, Texas
- Lake Jackson, Texas
- League City, Texas
- Manvel, Texas
- Missouri City, Texas
- Montgomery, Texas
- Pasadena, Texas
- Pearland, Texas
- Richmond, Texas
- Rosenberg, Texas
- Spring, Texas
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Texas City, Texas
- The Woodlands, Texas
Lubbock, Texas
- Abernathy, Texas
- Brownfield, Texas
- Floydada, Texas
- Idalou, Texas
- Levelland, Texas
- Littlefield, Texas
- Plainview, Texas
- Post, Texas
- Shallowater, Texas
- Slaton, Texas
- Tahoka, Texas
- Wolfforth, Texas
McAllen, Texas
- Abram-Perezville, Texas
- Alamo, Texas
- Alton, Texas
- Donna, Texas
- Doolittle, Texas
- Edinburg, Texas
- Elsa, Texas
- Hidalgo, Texas
- La Homa, Texas
- Mercedes, Texas
- Mila Doce, Texas
- Mission, Texas
- Murillo, Texas
- Olivarez, Texas
- Palmview, Texas
- Penitas, Texas
- Pharr, Texas
- Salida del Sol Estates, Texas
- San Juan, Texas
- Weslaco, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
- Boerne, Texas
- Cibolo, Texas
- Converse, Texas
- Live Oak, Texas
- Leon Springs, Texas
- New Braunfels, Texas
- Schertz, Texas
- Seguin, Texas
- Selma, Texas
- Universal City, Texas
And more!
Don’t see your company or location listed above? Send us an email about your case!
Our mediators are qualified to mediate in several states and all mediations take place via Zoom.