Profile
“As an attorney, my job is to help clients achieve their goals through diligence and determination.”
Madison Naylor Preston is a distinguished civil and commercial litigator handling complex cases in transportation, product liability, wrongful death, premises liability, insurance defense, real estate, and construction defect matters. Known for her strategic, results-driven advocacy, she has successfully defended individuals, commercial carriers, and corporate clients in high-stakes litigation, achieving favorable outcomes through mediation and jury trials in both state and federal court.
Madison is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, an honor reserved for just 1/3 of 1% of Texas attorneys, recognizing exceptional contributions to the legal profession, leadership in the community, and dedication to the rule of law. She is also a 2025 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2025 & 2026).
She earned her J.D., cum laude, from St. Mary’s University School of Law and holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Business Foundations from the University of Texas at Austin—Hook ’em Horns!
Recognition
Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star - General Litigation, Thomson Reuters (2025)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2025 - present)
Affiliations
Civic & Professional
State Bar of Texas
American Bar Association
Austin Young Lawyers Association
Travis County Women Lawyers Association
ALFA International
News & Insights
News
Beyond the Law
When she’s not advocating for her clients, Madi can be found hiking and camping with her husband Ryan and their two dogs — Pico & Poppy — exploring Texas craft breweries, kicking back to live music, cheering on the Longhorns, and exploring new places and cultures through her travels.
Capabilities
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 2018
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
Education
St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2018
- Dean’s List Scholar
- The Jesse Gamez Endowed Scholarship Recipient
- The Mike Rogers Law Scholarship Recipient
- The Karen Lee & David Zachry Law Scholarship Recipient
- Phi Delta Phi Honor Society
- Octo-finalist in the Linda & Dave Schlueter Moot Court Competition
University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2015
- Dean’s List Scholar
- Order of Omega Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society
- University of Texas Peace Ambassador, China, 2011
- Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain, Study Abroad, 2014
