Spring, TX estate planning & probate attorney Caleb Fielder talks about his approach to the practice as well as his scholarly work. He shares that his guiding philosophy as a lawyer is to add value. While popular media often portrays a lawyer’s role as simply arguing in court, he believes that effective advocacy extends far beyond that. Drawing on extensive experience in the corporate and transactional space, he has seen skilled attorneys jeopardize otherwise sound deals or transactions simply because they felt compelled to create conflict.

Instead, he approaches each situation by asking what the client is trying to accomplish and how he can add value. Often, this means applying straightforward common sense and helping move a project forward efficiently.

He also discovered early in his legal career a passion for writing about the law. Much of his background is in the energy sector, specifically oil and gas law. His writings—including law review articles and industry publications—frequently draw from his hands-on experience working deals and resolving disputes in the field. Many of these publications have been well-received, cited by various courts of appeals, and have led to invitations to speak at law schools and continuing legal education seminars.