J. Scott Milner

Top rated Family Law attorney in Austin, Texas

Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC
J. Scott Milner
Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC
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Practice areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 2005

Education: The University of Texas School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2011 - 2018

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Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC

3401 Glenview Avenue
Austin, TX 78703 Visit website

J. Scott Milner, a partner at Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC, located in Austin, Texas, has held board certification in family law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2012. His practice primarily revolves around the multifaceted realm of family law, with a keen focus on intricate and high net worth divorces, child custody cases and appellate matters.

In central Texas, Mr. Milner has earned a reputation for his dynamic and persuasive courtroom presence, as well as his talent for crafting innovative settlements that often circumvent the need for litigation. He has a knack for resolving seemingly intractable disputes through negotiation and has a strong track record in both bench and jury trials, making him a sought-after attorney for high-stakes cases. Additionally, he frequently manages post-trial issues and appeals across the state.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Milner collaborates with developers and financial professionals to design tools that enhance the efficiency of lawyers, paralegals, mediators, judges and other neutrals. He is a firm believer in leveraging technology to raise the bar of excellence within the legal field.

Mr. Milner completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University in 2001 and obtained his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law in 2005, the same year he was licensed in Texas. He holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell and has been featured in The Best Lawyers in America annually since 2019. He also maintains a "Superb" rating on Avvo. An esteemed figure in the legal community, he is affiliated with the Texas Bar Foundation and is an accomplished speaker and author.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 2005, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://fmltlaw.com/attorney-team/j-scott-milner/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Life Fellow - Texas Bar Foundation, 2025
  • Fellow - Austin Bar Foundation, 2025
  • Member, Travis County Family Law Advocates, 2025
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Jury verdict - Secured more than client pled for by receiving Sole Managing Conservatorship in contested custody matter where opposing party was requesting Sole Managing Conservatorship and client was asking for Joint Managing Conservatorship. , 2025
  • Bench trial - Prevailed on all requests and received judgment for all attorneys fees in post-property division enforcement. , 2025
  • Arbitration - Secured control of contested business entity in a highly complex contested ownership and control matter. , 2025
  • Jury verdict - Secured custody for alienated parent in a highly contentious parental alienation case. , 2024
  • Jury verdict - Secured primary custody and favorable schedule for client in hotly contested custody matter despite recommendations of third party professionals to the contrary. , 2024
  • Bench trial - Secured highly favorable settlement after first day of trial, whereby client received one-half of separate property house based on theory of joint venture, along with one half of funds retained within separate propery business entity. , 2024
  • Bench trial - Prevailed in obtaining primary custody and favorable property settlement for client in hotly contested custody matter. , 2024
  • Bench trial - Secured highly favorable settlement after three days of trial in case involving complex separate property and fault issues. , 2024
  • Bench Trial - In a modification, secured client's right to move with child. , 2024
  • Bench trial - Prevailed on claim of informal marriage and secured favorable property division for client. , 2023
  • Bench trial - Prevailed in obtaining exclusive specified rights in custody modification. , 2023
  • Bench trial - Prevailed in obtaining 50/50 possession order for father in contested custody matter. , 2023
  • Bench trial - Prevailed in obtaining primary custody for client in hotly contested custody case. , 2023
  • Bench trial - Secured primary custody and disproportionate property division in favor of client in divorce with disputed custody and fault issues. , 2022
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Board Certified in Family Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2010
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Volunteer Legal Services Legal Clinics: Scott is a regular volunteer attorney at the weekly clinics put on by Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas which provide free legal advice and direction to those who's income level would not otherwise allow them access to such advice. , 2025
  • Volunteer Legal Services Legal Clinics: Scott is a regular volunteer attorney at the weekly clinics put on by Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas which provide free legal advice and direction to those who's income level would not otherwise allow them access to such advice. , 2024
  • The FMLT Chili Cookoff: Since 2017, Scott and his firm have hosted the "FMLT Chili Cookoff Benefitting Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas" annually. At this event, Central Texas family law firms compete for culinary victory while Central Texas county and district judges judge the results. This event raises well over $100,000.00 annually to support Central Texans who cannot afford legal services but who desparately need them. Scott emcees the event annually, using an auctioneer-like excitement to inspire those in attendance to donate. The event has become one of the most anticipated events of the year for our industry. , 2024
  • The FMLT Chili Cookoff: Since 2017, Scott and his firm have hosted the "FMLT Chili Cookoff Benefitting Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas" annually. At this event, Central Texas family law firms compete for culinary victory while Central Texas county and district judges judge the results. This event raises well over $100,000.00 annually to support Central Texans who cannot afford legal services but who desparately need them. Scott emcees the event annually, using an auctioneer-like excitement to inspire those in attendance to donate. The event has become one of the most anticipated events of the year for our industry. , 2023
  • The FMLT Chili Cookoff: Since 2017, Scott and his firm have hosted the "FMLT Chili Cookoff Benefitting Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas" annually. At this event, Central Texas family law firms compete for culinary victory while Central Texas county and district judges judge the results. This event raises well over $100,000.00 annually to support Central Texans who cannot afford legal services but who desparately need them. Scott emcees the event annually, using an auctioneer-like excitement to inspire those in attendance to donate. The event has become one of the most anticipated events of the year for our industry. , 2022
  • The FMLT Chili Cookoff: Since 2017, Scott and his firm have hosted the "FMLT Chili Cookoff Benefitting Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas" annually. At this event, Central Texas family law firms compete for culinary victory while Central Texas county and district judges judge the results. This event raises well over $100,000.00 annually to support Central Texans who cannot afford legal services but who desparately need them. Scott emcees the event annually, using an auctioneer-like excitement to inspire those in attendance to donate. The event has become one of the most anticipated events of the year for our industry. , 2021
  • The FMLT Chili Cookoff: Since 2017, Scott and his firm have hosted the "FMLT Chili Cookoff Benefitting Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas" annually. At this event, Central Texas family law firms compete for culinary victory while Central Texas county and district judges judge the results. This event raises well over $100,000.00 annually to support Central Texans who cannot afford legal services but who desparately need them. Scott emcees the event annually, using an auctioneer-like excitement to inspire those in attendance to donate. The event has become one of the most anticipated events of the year for our industry. , 2020
Honors/Awards:
  • “AV Preeminent” Rating (Martindale-Hubbell): 2018-2025
  • Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”: 2011-2019
  • Texas “Super Lawyers” (Thompson Routers): 2020-2025
  • Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.): 2020-2025
  • Top 1/3 of 1% of Texas Attorneys, Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 2011
  • Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America, Woodward White, 2019
  • Client's Choice Award, AVVO
Educational Background:
  • Texas A&M University, 1997-2001
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Speaker/Presenter on the subject of knowing when to appeal a court order, Speaker, To Appeal or Not to Appeal, Travis County Family Law Section CLE, 2025
  • Invited to speak on the subject of how to stay professional and civil in the midst of hotly contested litigation, Speaker, A Family Affair: Lessons in Civility in Uncivil Times, Travis County Bench Bar Conference, 2024
  • Spoke to younger attorneys on how to effectively manage divorce cases, Speaker, Introduction to Divorce Law, Law Review CLE Seminar, 2012
  • Presented at the Family Law Essentials Seminar on how to effectively represent a child custody client in a cost-effective manner, Presenter, Trying the SAPCR Case on a Shoestring, Family Law Essentials Seminar, 2011
  • Presentation on the details of various employment plans and benefits and how to effectively deal with the issues they present in divorce., Presenter, Exploring Employment Plans and Benefits and Drafting QDROs, Family Law Essentials Seminar, 2010
  • Characterization and Tracing, Speaker, Characterization and Tracing, Family Law Essentials Seminar, 2009
  • Article and Lecture for the Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals Seminar on how to provide effective paralegal assistance in child custody disputes, Author & Presenter, Assisting in Child Custody Disputes, Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals, 2009
  • Presentation at the Family Law Essentials Seminar focusing on evidentiary issues in family law, Presenter, Getting it In and Keeping it Out - A Family Lawyer's Guide to Evidentiary Rules, Family Law Essentials Seminar, 2008

Office location for J. Scott Milner

3401 Glenview Avenue
Austin, TX 78703

Phone: 512-807-8031

Selections

6 Years Super Lawyers
8 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2011 - 2018

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