J. Scott Milner

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.