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. With over seven decades of combined experience across four attorneys, we specialize in family law, estate planning, probate, and mediation services. 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 prioritize personalized service, taking time to understand each client's unique circumstances and crafting tailored legal strategies.Our practice emphasizes compassionate support during emotionally challenging times, whether clients are navigating divorce, creating estate plans, or resolving disputes through mediation. We maintain accessibility and responsiveness, ensuring clients receive timely guidance and representation. Our team combines large-firm expertise with the attentive care of a small local office, treating every client as a valued partner rather than a case number. We are committed to demystifying legal processes, providing transparent communication, and advocating fiercely for clients' rights and interests.
Services
Family Law
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Mediation
Notary Services
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Board Certified Family Law Attorney with decades of specialized experience
- Responsive team available during critical family law matters
- Personalized approach focusing on individual client needs
- Combines large-firm expertise with small-firm personalized service
- Specialized mediation services for amicable dispute resolution
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
What people say
Highly recommend
Exceptional experience
Genuinely cares clients
Delivered desired outcomes
Knowledgeable and efficient
Services
Family Law
Our Board Certified Family Law attorneys provide comprehensive representation for divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption matters. We prioritize amicable resolutions through mediation while maintaining litigation readiness to protect client interests. Our team helps clients navigate emotionally challenging family law disputes with compassionate guidance and strategic advocacy.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills to ensure asset distribution according to client wishes. Our attorneys help clients minimize tax implications, establish guardianship for minors, and create comprehensive plans that provide peace of mind for families across Galveston County.
Probate Services
Our experienced probate attorneys guide executors and beneficiaries through Texas estate administration processes. We handle will validation, asset distribution, debt settlement, and tax compliance while minimizing family conflicts. We also advise on probate avoidance strategies through living trusts and proper asset titling.
Mediation
As certified mediators, we facilitate peaceful dispute resolutions for family law and probate matters. Our neutral approach helps parties reach binding agreements without court intervention, saving time and emotional stress while maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
Notary Services
We provide professional notary services for document execution, including loan documents, estate planning forms, and legal agreements. Our certified notaries ensure proper verification and documentation to meet all legal requirements for document validity.
People
Susan M. Edmonson
Founding Attorney / Board Certified Family Law Specialist
Native Galvestonian with 40+ years of legal experience, Board Certified in Family Law since 2002. Summa cum laude graduate of University of St. Thomas and South Texas College of Law. Creator of the Edmonson Law Firm in 1987, serving Galveston County continuously.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in family law, estate planning, probate administration, and mediation services throughout Galveston County and surrounding areas.
Are your attorneys Board Certified?
Yes, our 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 between parties to reach binding agreements without court intervention, focusing on family law and probate matters.
Do you offer estate planning consultations?
Yes, we provide comprehensive estate planning consultations to create customized wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to your specific needs.
Can you help with out-of-county legal matters?
We serve clients in Galveston, Harris, Chambers, and Brazoria Counties with various legal services including family law and estate administration.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer QuickFee installment plans to break service fees into four interest-free monthly payments using existing credit.
