Who I Am

I was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1958. After moving here in 1963, I grew up in Denton and graduated from Denton High school in 1977. I attended the University of North Texas (formerly NTSU), graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts degree (double major in History and Political Science). I then attended the University of Texas School of Law, from which I graduated with a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree in 1983. After graduation from law school I returned to Denton, I opened up my own law office after gaining experience working for a couple of different law firms in the area. I have been in private practice since 1984. I also served as the Municipal Judge for Denton from 1985-86.
            My practice began in the workers’compensation and personal injury field; I also gained experience in various areas of civil and criminal practice, but eventually I settled in family law, estate planning and probate, and guardianship. I became Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2001. Also since 2001, I have been very active in Collaborative Law, which I believe is a “new world paradigm” which will forever change the practice of law in a very positive way for clients, their families, and our society at large.

The Collaborative Approach

The Law Office of S. Camille Milner strongly advocate the Collaborative Law Process. Through the Collaborative Process, the attorneys and other professionals assist the parties in resolving their cases by interest-based negotiation (positive/constructive) rather than position-based negotiation (negative/destructive) without the trauma or expense of “going to court.” This is accomplished by face-to-face meetings where we explore the parties’ interests, goals and options and in a very civilized approach and reach a “win-win” resolution for the parties.

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