A highly versatile litigator, J. Scott Milner is known throughout central Texas for his effective and aggressive advocacy in the courtroom as well as for his ability to avoid court altogether through the negotiation of creative settlements. Scott focuses primarily on high-net-worth and/or complex divorces, child custody matters, and appeals. His ability to bring seemingly deadlocked disputes to negotiated resolutions, as well as his record of success in both bench and jury trials has made him a go-to lawyer in the area for high-stakes cases. He also regularly handles post-trial matters and appeals throughout the state.
He is AV Rated “Preeminent” by Martindate Hubbell, has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer or Rising Star every year since 2011, and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2019. He’s a recipient of the AVVO Client’s Choice award due to exceptionally high client ratings relative to others in the field, and has been board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2012. Scott received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law.
Awards & Recognition:
- Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.): 2020-2025
- Texas “Super Lawyers” (Thompson Routers): 2020-2025
- Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”: 2011-2019
- “AV Preeminent” Rating (Martindale-Hubbell): 2018-2025
- AVVO Client’s Choice Award
Presentations & Publications
- A Family Affair: Lessons in Civility in Uncivil Times (May, 2024): At this event, Scott presented to the judges and lawyers of Travis County on why civility is beneficial for client’s cases, even in high-conflict litigation.
- Getting it In and Keeping Out, A Family Lawyer’s Guide to Evidence, Family Law Essentials Seminar (November, 2008): At this seminar, Scott taught lawyers how to ensure evidence is admissible in court and also how to properly lodge evidentiary objections.
- Characterization and Tracing, Family Law Essentials Seminar (July, 2009): At this seminar, Scott taught family law lawyers and paralegals the rules of property characterization and the rules and methods for tracing separate property.
- Assisting in Child Custody Disputes, Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals (September, 2009): At this seminar, Scott taught paralegals how to properly assist lawyers throughout the lifecyle of a child custody case.
- Exploring Employment Plans and Benefits and Drafting QDROs, Family Law Essentials Seminar (September, 2010): In this seminar, Scott taught lawyers and paralegals about the various types of employment plans and benefits they will encouter, as well as the various considerations to take into account when dividing and transferring these assets.