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Madison N. Preston

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“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

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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.

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

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