Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Galveston Legal Advocates
The Law Offices and Mediation Center of Susan M. Edmonson is a small, client-focused law firm serving Galveston County and surrounding areas. Our practice emphasizes personalized legal representation in family law, estate planning, probate, and mediation. With over seven decades of combined experience among our four attorneys, we prioritize understanding each client's unique circumstances to develop tailored strategies. Our founding attorney, Susan M. Edmonson, is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by only 10% of Texas attorneys.We maintain accessibility during urgent matters while combining large-firm expertise with small-firm attention. Our mediation services aim to resolve disputes amicably, and our estate planning practice ensures clients' wishes are legally protected. We serve as both legal advocates and compassionate advisors, focusing on achieving favorable outcomes while alleviating clients' legal burdens.
Services
Family Law
Estate Planning
Probate
Mediation
Notary Services
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Board Certified Family Law Attorney on staff
- Responsive team available during urgent matters
- Personalized case strategies tailored to client needs
- Over seven decades of combined legal experience
- Specialized mediation services for amicable resolutions
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
What people say
Highly recommend
Exceptional experience
100% recommend
Incredible competence
Great legal team
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and support arrangements with compassionate representation. We prioritize protecting clients' rights while minimizing emotional stress through negotiation or litigation. Our Board-Certified attorney leverages decades of experience to achieve favorable outcomes in complex cases involving property division, alimony, and child-related matters.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives to protect clients' assets and wishes. Our attorneys guide clients through selecting appropriate instruments based on estate complexity, ensuring legal validity and tax efficiency. We specialize in customized solutions for individuals and families to secure their legacy and provide clear succession plans.
Probate
Our probate services assist executors and beneficiaries with estate administration, including asset distribution and debt settlement. We guide clients through Texas probate requirements while minimizing delays and conflicts. We also advise on probate avoidance strategies through living trusts and proper asset titling for smoother transitions.
Mediation
Certified mediators facilitate structured negotiations to resolve legal disputes amicably, particularly in family law and probate matters. This cost-effective alternative to litigation preserves relationships while achieving binding agreements. Our neutral approach helps parties reach mutually acceptable solutions without court intervention.
Notary Services
We provide official notarization for legal documents, ensuring proper execution and authentication. Our services meet state requirements for real estate transactions, estate documents, and other critical agreements. We maintain strict compliance with Texas notary standards for document validity.
People
Susan M. Edmonson
Founding Attorney
Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2002. Practicing law since 1983, Susan established her firm in 1987 after gaining experience in Galveston's legal community. She focuses on compassionate representation while maintaining rigorous legal standards.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on family law, estate planning, probate, mediation, and notary services in Galveston County.
Are your attorneys Board Certified?
Yes, founding attorney Susan M. Edmonson is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
How does your mediation process work?
Our certified mediators facilitate confidential negotiations to resolve disputes amicably, particularly in family law and probate matters.
Do you serve areas outside Galveston County?
We serve clients in Harris, Chambers, and Brazoria Counties in addition to Galveston County.
What estate planning documents do you prepare?
We create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills tailored to individual asset protection needs.
